Elaboration and Validation of a Multi-Professional Educational Booklet for Caregivers of Patients in Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy

Abstract

Objective: to elaborate and validate face and content of a multi-professional educational booklet for the education of caregivers of patients in use of Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy. Method: a methodological study, conducted in two stages: (1) elaboration of the educational booklet, divided in four phases; and (2) validation of the educational material by 12 experts. A minimum agreement rate of 80% was considered to ensure validation of the material. Results: the material is structured in 16 items that were considered pertinent by the experts. Content assessment by the experts presented a global Content Validity Index of 0.87. The agreement level of the categories assessed varied from 83% to 90%. The suggestions in relation to content, clarity, pertinence and relevance were addressed and modified for the final version of the material. Conclusion: the educational booklet is considered valid regarding content. It is suggested that it may contribute to the understanding in health education in caregivers and family members of patients in use of enteral nutrition therapy.

Teaching and learning strategies in Home Enteral Nutritional Therapy: Knowledge gains perceived by caregivers

“…Other authors 26 emphasize that printed materials sensitize and educate the target audience, encompassing knowledge construction beyond the caregiver, collectively between the population and the professionals. For health professionals, this approach ensures accessibility and ease of use at all schooling levels, being a ready-to-use resource available at home for consultation in case of doubts 17 , 26 .…”

“…The educational intervention was carried out with the booklet on the theme, developed by the authors themselves and validated by judges 17 , which was delivered to each participant. The material consists in 17 items: 1.…”

Validity of a booklet to promote the health of people with diabetes in the face of COVID-19

“…The production of educational material is the best way to summarize, standardize and formalize various guidelines regarding user care with health promotion, in addition to providing subsidies for self-management and providing knowledge to make it possible to change lifestyle habits ( 19 - 21 ) . Moreover, the content and appearance validity process by experts made many contributions to the material, since aspects related to content and graphic presentation were adjusted, bringing it closer to the reality experienced by people with DM in the face of COVID-19.…”

Estratégias de ensino e aprendizagem na Terapia Enteral domiciliar: ganhos de conhecimentos percebidos por cuidadores

“…A intervenção educativa foi realizada com a cartilha sobre a temática, desenvolvida pelas próprias autoras e validada por juízes (17)…”

“…Para os profissionais de saúde, essa abordagem garante acessibilidade e facilidade de uso em todos os níveis de escolaridade, sendo um recurso de prontidão disponível em casa para consulta em caso de dúvidas (17,26) .…”