Authors: Suthasinee Inchai, Narathip Suwannabut, Yuttasin Klungnak, Monvorarat Pongpaibul, Matana Kettratad-Pruksapong
This study tested a new mobile app designed to help village health volunteers (VHVs) in Thailand screen for dental problems in people who have trouble getting to a dentist, such as those in remote or rural areas. After a short training, the volunteers used the app to assess oral health and refer patients. Their results were closely aligned with dentists’ assessments, and most users found the app easy to use. The app shows promise in helping improve access to dental care, but more testing in real-world settings is needed.
Link: The Training Effectiveness and Usability Evaluation of the Thai Version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool (T-OHAT) Mobile Application for Village Health Volunteers
Resource Topic: CHW Role, CHW Skills, CHW training, Oral health, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2025
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes