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Table 1 Overview and timing of measurements

From: Can virtual nature improve patient experiences and memories of dental treatment? A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Measures

Times

Completed by

Using

Where

 

After preoperative assessment

During treatment

After treatment

Follow-up

   

Dental anxiety

X (T1)

 

X (T2)

X (T3)

Patient

Questionnaire after preoperative assessment (T1)

At the practice (waiting room) (T1 and T2)

Questionnaire for the patient after treatment (T2)

Via phone (T3)

Follow-up questionnaire (T3)

Treatment characteristics

  

X

 

Staff

Data recording sheet for staff

At the practice

Patient characteristics

  

X

 

Staff

Data recording sheet for staff

At the practice

Self-reported oral health status

X

   

Patient

Questionnaire after preoperative assessment

At the practice (waiting room)

Anticipated pain and anxiety

X

   

Patient

Questionnaire after preoperative assessment

At the practice (waiting room)

Demographics

  

X

 

Patient

Questionnaire for the patient after treatment

At the practice (waiting room)

Previous cancellations

  

X

    

Treatment experience

  

X

 

Patient

Questionnaire for the patient after treatment

At the practice (waiting room)

Stress (physiological)

 

X

  

Staff

Pulse oximeter

In treatment area

Virtual reality experience

  

X

 

Patient

Questionnaire for the patient after treatment

At the practice (waiting room)

Dental experience

  

X

 

Patient

Questionnaire for the patient after treatment

At the practice (waiting room)

Memories (follow-up)

   

X

Patient

Follow-up questionnaire

Via phone