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A Qualitative Study on Reducing Dental Anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

인지행동치료를 통한 치과불안 감소에 대한 질적 연구

  • Koh, Boo-Il (MKP Dental Clinic) ;
  • Song, Youn-Mi (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University) ;
  • Bae, Soo-Myoung (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University)
  • 고부일 (목고박치과의원) ;
  • 송연미 (강릉원주대학교 치과대학 치위생학과) ;
  • 배수명 (강릉원주대학교 치과대학 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2016.11.02
  • Accepted : 2017.01.05
  • Published : 2017.02.28

Abstract

Many people in Korea suffer from a fear of dental treatments; however, only a few studies have focused on this population. This study assessed the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its interventions in reducing dental anxiety, especially when administered by trained dental staff. Using case studies, the authors analyzed the content of each session and examined the process of reducing dental anxiety. First, the authors observed that the results of both dental fear scale and subjective unit of disturbance decreased significantly with changes in cognitive distortions related to dental anxiety and that rapid improvements were noted after two therapy sessions. Second, the study reported that practicing relaxation (deep-breathing) and muscle relaxation techniques; using hand signals to indicate anxiety or discomfort; establishing an empathic relationship with the therapist; making an anxiety list; and graded insensitive and exposure along with rehearsal, were effective in coping with dental anxiety and in changing negative thoughts towards the dentist. Third, a simple cognitive behavioral intervention can be effective in reducing dental anxiety. In summary, a short-term, five-session psychological intervention with CBT produced a sustained decrease in the symptoms of dental anxiety, allowing the patients to receive the required procedures. The authors discussed the study limitations and the implication of their results on future research.

본 연구는 치과 의료진에 의해 실시된 치과불안 감소에 대한 인지행동치료의 효과를 검증하고 이를 통해 치과 진료 과정에서 적용 가능한 효과적인 개입방법 제안을 연구의 목적으로 하였다. 연구대상과 방법은 임상치과의원에 내원한 치과불안 증세를 보이는 환자중, 연구에 동의한 1인을 대상으로 DFS, 심층인터뷰, 그리고 SUD를 이용하여 환자의 치과불안 정도를 측정하고 불안의 종류와 수준에 따라 인지행동치료를 3월 2일부터 5월 20일까지 2주 간격으로 5회기 실시하였으며 연구의 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 치과에 관련하여 왜곡된 인지의 변화는 이와 연결된 불안들과 함께 짧은 기간 동안 급성호전 현상을 나타내며 감소하였다. 둘째, 환자 개개인의 특성과 심리적 상태에 따라 주요 개입법과 보조적인 개입법을 함께 사용하는 것이 효과적이며, 호흡이완법은 신체적 긴장감과 심리적 안정화를, 수신호 사용은 진료과정 중의 소통에 효과적으로 나타났다. 공감적 관계맺기는 의료진과의 신뢰성 형성을 통한 원활한 소통과 지속적인 치료에 대한 동기부여 및 치료적 퇴보를 완화시켰다. 불안목록 작성, 점진적인 둔감법, 직접적인 노출법, 진료과정 리허설은 문제에 대한 직접적이고 점진적인 도전을 경험함으로써 적응력강화 및 자기 조절 능력을 향상시키고 왜곡된 인지 변화를 유도하였다. 셋째, 인지행동치료를 훈련한 치과 의료진이 치료과정 중에 실시한 단시간 심리적 개입이 환자의 치과불안 감소에 유의미한 효과가 있음을 도출하였다. 본 연구는 단일사례연구라는 제한점에도 불구하고 단기간의 인지행동치료 개입법이 치과와 연계된 왜곡된 인지를 재구조화함으로써 환자의 치과진료 회피행동과 치과불안을 감소시키는 것에 효과적인 접근법이며 지속적인 연구가 필요함을 확인하였다.

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