Braille Smart Book with Audio Connection QR Code to Improve the Teeth-Brushing Skills of Blind Children

Abstract

Background: Since one of the things that prevents blind people from learning about dental and oral health is poor eyesight, the dental and oral health of blind children is typically worse than that of persons with normal vision. The average score is 35% of children who can brush their teeth properly and correctly. Blind children have difficulty interpreting what they should do. To overcome this, the media "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" was created to improve the teeth brushing skills of blind children. Research Objective: To produce "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" media that is effective and feasible to implement to improve the teeth brushing skills of blind children. Method: Using the Research and Development (R&D) method with a pre-experiment research design (One Group pre-test and post-test design). With a sample size of 20 blind children, they were given intervention with "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" for 10 days. Results: The media expert validated the "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" using the interclass correlation coefficient test and obtained a value of 0.935. "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" has been proven effective in improving the teeth brushing skills of blind children. Conclusion: The media "Braille Smart Book With Audio Connection QR Code" is effective in improving the teeth brushing skills of blind children.