Aplicativo para auxiliar no cuidado de doenças inflamatórias intestinais: uma abordagem interprofissional

Abstract

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), have become more prevalent worldwide, especially in recent decades. Their increased incidence is a phenomenon that intrigues researchers, with factors such as environmental changes, diet, lifestyle and genetic predisposition being considered as significant influences. Objectives: Develop a mobile application prototype as a tool to facilitate communication and assist in providing information to the public undergoing IBD treatment. Method: This is an applied study aimed at developing a mobile application to help users learn about inflammatory bowel diseases. Results: The first test of the smartphone application: Instructional Manual on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases was carried out in order to adapt and organize the information collected with a view to making it easier for users to navigate and understand. Products developed: Application on inflammatory bowel diseases. Conclusion: The use of the prototype as an educational resource collaborates with the work of the multidisciplinary team, not replacing it, but allowing a different approach. In addition to disseminating more knowledge about the disease, the prototype promotes autonomy in self-care, culminating in more effective actions in seeking and maintaining the patient's health.