Cultural adaptation of educative technology in health: string literature with a focus on breastfeeding

Abstract

String literature about breastfeeding was linguistically and culturally adapted to Portugal. Methodological development study, undertaken at Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Portugal, between March and May 2012, during a "sandwich" doctoral program in Porto. The theoretical framework of Psychometrics was used, organized in three hubs. In this research, the first was adopted, the theoretical hub, that is, previously constructed health education technology was adapted and, for this purpose, assessed by three expert judges. As a result of this adaptation, modifications were made and it was perceived that string literature about breastfeeding is an important health promotion strategy and that, in order to use it, the presence of health professionals for any clarifications is fundamental. In addition, knowledge is needed about the reality and profile of the users with a view to avoiding constraints. Therefore, nursing has adopted this kind of strategies and perceived the positive result of this use.

Development and validating an educational booklet for childbirth companions

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Elaboration of an educational booklet about Papanicolaou smear

“…The use of educational technology for nursing collaborate in their individual and collective assistance whatever environmental development actions, but the construction of educational material, or even the use of existing materials is needed for education strategies health, where to ensure effectiveness and validity, it is proper to evaluate these [8].…”

Assistive technology for visually impaired women for use of the female condom: a validation study

“…Given this scenario's benefits, it is extremely important that nursing develops project promotion and health education focused on visually DP by accessing the knowledge gap so that the various and specific areas of knowledge are considered (14) .…”

“…At this stage an instrument developed in previous research (14) was also used following the Likert scale. The items of the instrument were divided into two blocks: 1. objectives; and 2. structure and presentation.…”