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Revista Cuidarte
Print version ISSN 2216-0973On-line version ISSN 2346-3414
Abstract
CHAVES, Maria Auxiliadora Aguiar et al. Development and Validation of an Educational Guide for the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Complications. Rev Cuid [online]. 2021, vol.12, n.1, e1233. Epub May 19, 2021. ISSN 2216-0973. https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1233.
Introduction
Educational technology provides knowledge in a more interactive way to promote health in the community, which contributes to the construction of knowledge among users. However, these technologies have not been targeted to people with diabetes mellitus.
Objective
To develop and validate the content and design of an educational guide on the prevention of diabetic foot complications to be used by Primary Healthcare professionals.
Materials and Methods
A methodological study was conducted through data collection between August and September 2018 by sending assessment and validation instruments by email to selected specialists in the Lattes platform. The Content Validity Index (CVI) with a minimum value of 0.78 was used for data analysis.
Results
Seven specialists with experience in health education, educational technology and/or diabetes mellitus were involved. In terms of objectives, structure, presentation and relevance, all topics had an overall CVI of 0.96.
Conclusions
The experts validated the educational guide as a tool that would help health professionals during foot exams in people with diabetes mellitus.
Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus; Educational Technology; Health Education; Validation Study.
