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Table 8 Parental acceptance of advanced BGTs among different autistic support needs/level

From: Influence of past advanced behavior guidance experience on parental acceptance for autistic individuals in the dental setting

BGTs

Autistic level [Median VAS (IQR)]

Level 1 (n = 44)

Level 2 (n = 50)

Level 3 (n = 47)

p value

PRBD

85.0 (50)

80.0 (52)

100.0 (20)

0.001*

OS

65.5 (41)

70.0 (46)

70.0 (56)

0.639

GA

77.0 (44)

80.0 (52)

80.0 (58)

0.872

  1. Independent-Samples, Kruskal–Wallis test, statistically significant difference (*p < 0.05)
  2. PRBD  Passive restraint by device, OS  Oral sedation, GA  General anesthesia