Ethical concerns tied with use of Papoose board for kids during dental procedures
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Serious ethical concerns tied with the use of Papoose board to immobilize kids during procedures, according to a study published in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
The use of physical constraint in pediatric dentistry is highly controversial. Papoose boards, which envelop and immobilize children during treatment procedures, have been described as barbaric devices even though their goal is to protect the patient. In this debate, the voice of parents is important but still missing in the scientific literature.
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Ethical Concerns Tied With Use Of Papoose Board For Kids During Dental Procedures: Study
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