Elaboration of an educational technology for ostomized patients: peristomal skin care

Abstract

Objective: to describe the elaboration of an educational technology to support orientations on peristomal skin care for ostomized patients. Method: the research had a qualitative approach and used the Action-Research method; data was collected through the Focus Group technique, with eight ostomized patients. The data was analyzed through Thematic Content analysis. Results: the analysis generated for categories: the educational material as source of knowledge; difficulties in the peristomal skin care; peristomal skin self-care; and educational technology for ostomized patients. Based on these data, the Educational Technology was elaborated. After its validation, it will contribute to the prevention of peristomal dermatitis. Final considerations: we highlight the contribution of educational technologies in the context of health education and the role of this resource to promote health, prevent complications, develop skills and promote patient autonomy and confidence.

Validation of educational material for the care of people with intestinal stoma

“…In line with these aspects, the target audience during hospitalization it becomes difficult to assimilate so much new information (8) .…”

“…During the nursing consultations, it is possible to notice several difficulties in self-care, which result in low self-esteem and self-efficacy, associated with the handling and adaptation of the collection equipment, due to complications in the stoma and peristomal area. It is also evident that these people attribute such difficulties to the lack or insufficiency of guidance on the stoma and the necessary care in the pre-and postoperative periods (8)(9) .…”

Construction and validation of educational technology to prevent complications in intestinal ostomies / periestomy skin

“…The construction of educational technologies in different contexts and health scenarios shows that the use of K, binomial test and CVI, with subjective evaluation by judges, enables the development of quality educational material (6,9,23) .…”

“…The evaluation by stomatherapists with expertise in the field of ostomies shows that in fact the work is being done to meet an existing demand, valuing diverse opinions and approaches on the same topic. The construction of educational materials is also an opportunity to standardize and formalize specialized assistance to the person who will undergo ostomy, in the preoperative period (23) .…”

“…With the elaboration of quality educational materials, it is possible to carry out educational interventions based on structured knowledge and information directed to the clientele. In the context of the prevention of complications in intestinal ostomies, such interventions are necessary so that, on the one hand, positive behaviors are developed and adherence to self-care and strategies for preventing complications in the preoperative period are increased, which, on the other hand, demands greater involvement of health professionals with health education and clientele (9,23) .…”