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psychology3 papersavg year 2016weak evidence

Could investigate the effectiveness

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

Further studies could investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing dental anxiety. Research could explore the role of positive self-coping statements in reducing anxiety. Studies could examine the relationship b

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1985 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

Fear in the Dental Chair: A Narrative Review of Dental Anxiety Prevalence, Oral Health Consequences and the Evidence Behind Behavioral, Pharmacological and Sedation-Based Interventions (2026) · Journal of Clinical Medical Research · doi
The lack of consideration for special populations, such as individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, in the development of management strategies. The limited understanding of the potential of emerging technologies in the management of dental anxiety. The need for further research on the effectiveness of different management strategies in diverse populations.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: lack consideration special populations individuals intellectual developmental disabilities
The influence of immersive tools on children’s dental anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) · European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry · doi
High levels of dental anxiety can lead to worsening oral health and further dental fears. Dental anxiety can result in avoidance behaviours that can lead to the deterioration of oral health. Effective management of dental anxiety is critical for improving both individual patient care and broader public oral health outcomes.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
Keywords: high levels dental anxiety lead worsening oral health
Fear in the Dental Chair: A Narrative Review of Dental Anxiety Prevalence, Oral Health Consequences and the Evidence Behind Behavioral, Pharmacological and Sedation-Based Interventions (2026) · Journal of Clinical Medical Research · doi
The multifactorial etiology of dental anxiety, encompassing psychological, neurobiological, environmental, and socioeconomic determinants. The need for adaptations in management strategies to address the needs of special populations. The limited understanding of the potential of emerging technologies in the management of dental anxiety.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
Keywords: multifactorial etiology dental anxiety encompassing psychological neurobiological environmental
Cognitive processes in dental anxiety (1985) · British Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi
Further studies could investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing dental anxiety. Research could explore the role of positive self-coping statements in reducing anxiety. Studies could examine the relationship between dental anxiety and other psychological factors.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: further studies investigate effectiveness cognitive-behavioral therapy reducing dental

Questions about this gap

Further studies could investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing dental anxiety. Research could explore the role of positive self-coping statements i… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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