Table 2.
The use of measurement tools of included studies in systematic review.
| Measurements | n |
|---|---|
| Psychometric Assessments | |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | 10 |
| Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) | 6 |
| Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) | 5 |
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | 5 |
| Dental Fear Survey (DFS) | 2 |
| Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) | 2 |
| Patient Stress Response Index (PSRI) | 2 |
| Amsterdam Pre-operative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) | 1 |
| Dental Anxiety Questionnaire (DAQ) | 1 |
| Short-Form Dental Anxiety Inventory (S-DAI) | 1 |
| Short Version of Fear of Dental Pain Questionnaire (S-FDPQ) | 1 |
| Physiological Assessments | |
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 9 |
| Heart Rate (HR) | 7 |
| Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) | 4 |
| Respiratory Rate (RR) | 3 |
| Pulse Rate (PR) | 2 |
| Heart Rate Variability (HRV) | 3 |
| Electrodermal Activity (EDA) | 1 |