Percepções de pais e estudantes de odontologia sobre a estabilização protetora: uma revisão de escopo

Abstract

Protective stabilization, also referred to as physical restraint or restraint, involves limiting the patient's movements during pediatric dental treatment. This procedure is carried out with the aim of reducing the risk of injury and damage, ensuring a safe and secure approach to treatment. The objective of this scoping review was to systematically map the research carried out on the perception of parents and dentistry students regarding the protective stabilization technique, as well as identify existing knowledge gaps. The following research question was formulated: what is known in the literature about the perception of parents and dental students regarding the protective stabilization technique? Therefore, the scoping review included qualitative studies carried out with the participation of and parents/caregivers of children with or without disabilities dentistry students, published between 2014 and 2024 in the SCIELO, Virtual Health Library (VHL) and MEDLINE®/PubMED®, in Portuguese and English. 379 articles were identified, with three studies selected to compose the present review. The studies found were synthesized and categorized according to the main themes: challenges and difficulties of parents and/or caregivers of children in relation to the use of the protective stabilization technique and dentistry students' perception of the protective stabilization technique. Analysis of the perceptions of parents and dentistry students regarding protective stabilization in pediatric dentistry reveals a variety of feelings and attitudes towards this technique. While some recognize its relevance to treatment success, others express concerns about the possible emotional impact on children.