Development and Evaluation of Satisfaction with an Innovative Dental Home Visit Care Kit for Enhancing Oral Health Care in Dependent Older Adults

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the satisfaction of an innovative dental home visit care kit from the perspectives of both dentists and dental public health professionals. Methods: The development of an innovative dental home visit care kit—which contains essential dental tools and educational aids organized in a lightweight, water-resistant bag designed for ergonomic home use—was rigorously evaluated by a panel of three experts using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC). A total of 38 participants assessed the kit’s functionality, convenience, durability, and safety through a satisfaction questionnaire after using it to provide oral health care to dependent older adults during home visits. Results: The kit achieved a high IOC score of 0.85. Among 38 participants (86.84% female, 68.42% aged 20-30 years), equal numbers were dentists and dental public health professionals. High satisfaction scores were reported for functionality (4.74/5, 94.74%) and convenience (4.59/5, 91.21%), with slightly lower scores for durability (4.20/5, 84.07%) and safety (4.40/5, 88.55%). No significant differences (p>0.05) were found between the two professional groups. Conclusions: The kit effectively supports dental professionals in delivering home-based oral care to dependent older adults. Its adaptable design enhances usability across diverse community settings