Construcción de herramienta para medir la percepción de la atención odontológica, Cuenca-Ecuador.

Abstract

Objective: This research aimed to develop and validate a tool for measuring perception in dental care in Cuenca, Ecuador. Materials and Methods: Qualitative survey development involved expert judgment and followed the methodology proposed by Moriyama's criteria. Internal consistency was analyzed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The resulting tool comprises10 questions that cover the four fundamental criteria proposed by Moriyama: clarity, coherence, relevance, and sufficiency. After its development, its reliability was assessed using statistical testing based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient, confirming its veracity. Conclusion: The tool developed to measure patients' perception of dental care meets the necessary qualitative criteria. Therefore, it is concluded that this tool is fully prepared for successful implementation in assessing patients' perceptions of dental care.