This study was conducted using the Q methodology to categorize Korean older persons’ subjective perceptions of home visiting oral health care services. Various opinions regarding home visiting oral health care services were collected based on related literature, and by conducting in-depth interviews with 12 people. Thirty-two statements were finally selected, and Q classification was applied. Based on data analysis with the PC-QUANL program, six factors (seven types) were derived, which accounted for 49.6% of the total variance. By comprehensive analysis of the types of subjective perceptions of home visiting oral health care services, the following two characteristics were identified. Korean older persons were expected to promote their own oral health activities, or improved access to expert health care services, through the home visiting oral health care services. Additionally, they had a need for social, economic, emotional, and informational support. Therefore, home visiting dental personnel should be able to provide customized visiting oral health care services based on evaluation of the need and type of perception of older persons. Thus, it is essential for visiting dental personnel to be trained in the knowledge of social welfare, and to develop diverse competencies.

Su-Kyung Park, Ga-Yeong Lee, Young-Eun Jang, Sang-Hee Yoo, Yeun-Ju Kim, Sue-Hyang Lee, Han-Nah Kim, Hye-Won Jo, Myoung-Hee Kim, Hee-Kyoung Kim, Da-Young Ryu, Min-Ji Kim, Sun-Jung Shin, Nam-Hee Kim, Mi-Sook Yoon. J Dent Hyg Sci 2018;18:85-96. https://doi.org/10.17135/jdhs.2018.18.2.85

Sue-Hyang Lee, Soo-Myoung Bae, Bo-Mi Shin, and Sun-Jung Shin. J Dent Hyg Sci 2020;20:25-33. https://doi.org/10.17135/jdhs.2020.20.1.25

Objective: This study aimed to identify the types and characteristics of providers' (dental hygienists and caregivers) perceptions of visiting oral health care services and explore the contents of visiting oral health care services and the social role of dental hygienists in promoting the health of older adults in the upcoming post‐aged society. Methods: This study was conducted using the Q method. The Q sample utilised the same 32 statements selected by Lee et al. (2021), who analysed the perceptions of Korean older adults on home‐visiting oral health care services. The P sample was randomly selected and included 16 dental hygienists and 16 caregivers who provide oral hygiene care for older adults in the community. The 32 participants were asked to rank the statements in the Q‐set based on their level of agreement. The Q‐sorted data were analysed using the PC‐QUANL programme. Results: A four‐factor structure with five factor types was identified, explaining 50.9% of the variance. Analysis of provider perception types revealed differences regarding who should deliver oral health care to older adults—dental teams including dentists and hygienists or hygienists alone—and in service content and focus. However, most providers agreed that dental hygienists should accurately assess older adults' oral health needs and deliver appropriate care. Conclusion: To promote the health of older adults in the future, dental hygienists should be recognised as essential providers in community‐based care systems and supported by national policy to deliver accessible, collaborative and preventive services.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide a foundation for institutionalizing visiting oral health care services under the 2026 Integrated Community Care Support Act by conducting a qualitative review of domestic studies. Methods: Seventeen studies on visiting oral health care services published between 2015 and 2024 were selected for analysis. A deductive content analysis, based on the framework of Elo and Kyngäs (2008) along with constant comparative analysis, was employed. The analysis focused on three categories: (1) the goals and objectives of the service, (2) the criteria and methods for identifying and classifying recipients, and (3) the scope and content of service provision. Results: Visiting oral health care services requires a team-based healthcare system tailored to individual needs to support dignity, healthy aging, and quality of life. Beneficiaries should include not only long-term care recipients but also high-risk groups, vulnerable populations, and healthy communitydwelling older adults. Provider competency must be strengthened to deliver 11 service components, including oral function rehabilitation. Conclusions: This study presents integrated key elements necessary for institutionalizing visiting oral health care services and may serve as foundational evidence for developing service regulations. Expert consensus is required to establish detailed guidelines and advance policy implementation.