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New Innovation and Idea | Paediatrics | India | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Popularity: 5.3 / 10
Novel Design Toothbrush for the Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Questionnaire Study
Dr. Savitha Sathya Prasad, Dr. Reshma Ramdas Pai
Abstract: Background: Aim: To evaluate parental acceptance of novel design toothbrush in children with cerebral palsy. Materials and methods: A Total of 24 children aged 5 to 10 years from Sandeep special school, Sullia prediagnosed with spastic type of cerebral palsy were included in the study. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents of the included children and permission was sought from the principal of the special school. A Novel design toothbrush was made by modifiying manual toothbrush in which a different cartoon stress ball was placed around the handle of toothbrush for better and easy grasp of the brush. Parental acceptance was assessed with help of questionnaire post 1 week after the use of the novel toothbrush. All the readings were entered and subjected to statistical analysis. Results: Overall good parental and child acceptance, better removal of debris and good handle grip was seen with novel design toothbrush and was statistically significant. Conclusion: Novel design toothbrush has various advantages because of its attractive and user - friendly made with soft texture different cartoon stress ball and has better grip which will help in improving the oral hygiene status of children with cerebral palsy.
Keywords: cerebral palsy, novel design toothbrush, oral hygiene
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024
Pages: 479 - 482
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241006105457
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