PinKwan P.Woranun P.Praphasri R.Mahidol University2023-06-182023-06-182022-09-01Special Care in Dentistry Vol.42 No.5 (2022) , 456-46302751879https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/84434Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of embossed tactile graphic books and Braille with an audio file for oral health education for visually impaired individuals. Materials and Methods: Forty visually impaired individuals (9–16 years old) were matched and randomly assigned into two groups. The education was provided using an audio file and practicing toothbrushing with teachers’ hands-on assistance for the audio/hands-on (A/HO) group and the tactile graphic book with audio and teacher supervision (ATB/TS) group. The oral health instruction was performed three times, once a week every 2 weeks, transitioning to a self-study session based on the group's method once a week for 4 weeks. Plaque score, brushing performance, and oral health knowledge were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney U and Friedman post hoc test. Results: A significant improvement was found in both groups at week 6 of the intervention. However, the ATB/TS group had a significantly higher score than the A/HO group in the task analysis of tooth brushing step score (p-value < 0.001), PHP score (p-value = 0.001), and oral hygiene knowledge score (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: Tactile graphic books and Braille with an audio file is an effective medium for the oral health education of visually impaired individuals.DentistryArticleSCOPUS10.1111/scd.126962-s2.0-851235006841754450535064689