Teleducation about Cleft Lip and Palate: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Promotion of Health

Abstract

Introduction The Young Doctor Project (YDP) uses Telehealth and Interactive Teleducation instruments to promote the integration of different areas of health and to build knowledge. This methodology can also foster public awareness on various issues related to health. In this context, the objective of this study was to emphasize cleft lip and palate (CLP), which is one of the most common birth defects in Brazil. Objective The study aimed to apply a model of education regarding CLP, based on the dynamics of the YDP, and to evaluate the participants' knowledge acquired after participating in the YDP. Methods The participants were 41 students, 13 to 15 years of age and at the eight- and ninth-grade levels in a private elementary school in Bauru (Brazil). To analyze the performance of the participants, a questionnaire was administered before and after the completion of the training program. The training program was structured in three steps using: (1) interactive teleducation classes, (2) a cybertutor, and (3) practical activities. Results There was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and postparticipation questionnaire results. The improved performance of participants is evidenced by the increase in the rate of correct answers on all issues. Conclusion The YDP on CLP was applied in the school setting following the three steps recommended by the project, and, after the implementation of the training program, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge of CLP. The YDP on CLP proved an effective tool in promoting health education.

Teleducação em fissura labiopalatina: elaboração de website

“…This emphasizes the importance of training professionals together with other means of improving their knowledge (5) . Concerning the specific subject of CLP aimed at guiding professionals and students information is scarce, however it demonstrates the importance of raising awareness among the child population in order to create a more favorable environment for inclusion and minimizing prejudice against children and others with CLP (12) . A blog was developed to give guidelines for healthcare professionals, which used the Emory questionnaire as a tool to measure quality (3) .…”

“…On the other hand, the relative ease of developing and making websites available can culminate in the problem of excess information, which is not always up-to-date, reliable, and supported by scientific content. Recent studies including the field of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, have emphasized that, in addition to structuring, developing and disseminating information online, the aspect of evaluating the content and usability of the site must be considered, to guarantee the objective of effectively reaching the target population (10)(11)(12) .…”

Intervenção fonoaudiológica por meio da teleducação sobre a muda vocal e hábitos vocais

“…Thus, a weblog about voice mutation and healthy vocal habits was created. Weblog is one of the technologies that promote distance learning; other studies made use of this instrument in different topics, as it is the case of the fissure and hearing weblog, created so health professionals can be informed about aspects related to cleft lip and palate and hearing, using Wordpress (21,22) .…”

Development and Evaluation of a Blog about Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate and Hearing

“… 23 However, studies observed in the field of fissures, hearing and guidance to health professionals have not been conducted, only guidelines for the population have been offered so far. 24 Therefore, the aim of the present study was to develop and analyze the access to a blog about cleft lip and hearing as a pedagogical tool for health professionals, with the use of interactive tele-education.…”