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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2025; 15(4): 100929
Published online Apr 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i4.100929
Effects of psychological intervention combined with education on psychological resilience and healthy behavior of patients with pulp disease
Qing-Feng Wang, Shi-Liang Guo, Hai-Yan Tang, Ying Wu
Qing-Feng Wang, Shi-Liang Guo, Ying Wu, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Hai-Yan Tang, Department of Medical Psychology, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Yancheng, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wang QF designed the study and was involved in data collection and manuscript preparation; Wang QF, Guo SL, Tang HY, and Wu Y contributed to the review of the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing University, China, approval No. NJSH-2024NL-048-1.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and their legal guardians provided written informed consent before enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Ying Wu, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing University, No. 30 Central Road, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China. 184106566@qq.com
Received: December 20, 2024
Revised: January 15, 2025
Accepted: February 21, 2025
Published online: April 19, 2025
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

The two-way, three-stage psychological intervention for patients with dental pulp disease offers a reference for nursing interventions in such cases.

AIM

To examine the effects of a three-stage psychological intervention on psychological resilience and health behaviors.

METHODS

A total of 114 patients with dental pulp disease treated between December 2022 and December 2023 were allocated into two groups according to the random lottery method, with 57 patients in each group. The control group adopted the teaching method, while the observation group used a three-stage psychological intervention combined with the teaching method. We compared psychological resilience, coping strategies, dental fear, health behavior habits, and stigma between the two groups.

RESULTS

The intervention group showed significantly improved scores on the psychological resilience scale (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale) (P < 0.05); positive and negative response scores also improved after the intervention (P < 0.05); significant differences were observed between the observation and control groups in the Chinese version of the Stouthard Dental Fear Scale (Dental Anxiety Inventory), the Social Impact Scale, and health behavior score (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Combining a three-stage psychological intervention with the back-teaching method effectively reduces dental fear and stigma in patients with dental pulp disease. It also improves psychological resilience, coping strategies, and health behavior habits, achieving significant results.

Keywords: Two-way; Three-stage psychological intervention; Back education; Dental pulp disease; Psychological elasticity; Health behavioral habits

Core Tip: A well-planned and efficient nursing intervention plays a pivotal role in easing the psychological stress and promoting healthier behaviors among patients suffering from dental pulp disease. This condition often leads to severe pain and can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. Nursing support not only provides comfort and reassurance but also educates patients on effective oral care routines. By encouraging better self-care practices, patients can experience a reduction in symptoms and an improvement in their overall dental health.