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AuthorTan, Bing Liang
AuthorNair, Rahul
AuthorDuggal, Mandeep Singh
AuthorAishworiya, Ramkumar
AuthorTong, Huei Jinn
Available date2023-11-14T10:56:01Z
Publication Date2023-01-01
Publication NameAutism
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231188768
CitationTan, B. L., Nair, R., Duggal, M. S., Aishworiya, R., & Tong, H. J. (2023). Development of oral health resources and a mobile app for caregivers and autistic children through consensus building. Autism, 13623613231188768.‏
ISSN13623613
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/49258
AbstractThis study aimed to (1) develop evidence-based resources and (2) test face, content validity, and usability of a newly developed mobile application (app) to equip and empower caregivers with resources and skills to promote better oral health for autistic children. A series of resources on oral health, including information on oral diseases and home care and social stories on dental visits were developed. Concurrently, an app was developed by dentists, occupational therapist and software developers. The resources underwent content validation by an international panel of paediatric dentists (Expert Working Group). Face validation of the resources and usability testing of the app by parents were then carried out. Validation and feedback were obtained by the Delphi method, with consensus set at 70% agreement. A total of 12 resources and 2 social stories were developed. Consensus was achieved among the Expert Working Group regarding the content and illustrations of the resources and social stories. Both the Expert Working Group and parents agreed that the resources were easy to read and understand. Parents also found the app easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and help them to better care for their child’s oral health. Lay Abstract: Caregivers of autistic children often lack knowledge regarding oral homecare and when and where to see the dentist. To address this need, we developed a series of information on oral health. An autistic child assisted in developing two social stories to showcase a dental visit. A mobile app was developed to deliver the above mentioned. Other features include creation of customised social stories and visual schedule and an inbox to allow dentists to send messages to parents. The developed information and social stories were reviewed by experts and parents. The app also underwent anonymous and independent testing by parents. Overall the information and app were well received by the experts and parents.
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Publishersage journails
Subjectautism
Delphi
mobile app technology
oral health promotion
TitleDevelopment of oral health resources and a mobile app for caregivers and autistic children through consensus building
TypeArticle
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