Desenvolvimento de material educacional de acesso remoto no manejo da hanseníase para profissional de saúde

Abstract

Introduction: Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It evolves chronically and slowly, causing physical disabilities in affected individuals, mainly affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. In Brazil, the disease is a public health challenge, the country is considered endemic and ranks second with the highest number of cases in the world. Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals must be able to early identify the signs and symptoms of the disease and leprosy reactions and define the operational classification of the case by choosing the appropriate therapeutic regimen. Epidemiological data highlight weaknesses in the health service and therefore the need for professional training to manage the disease. This project is aligned with the Quality in Adult Health Care research line and based on the author's experience in implementing courses in the same format in her area of activity, it was structured based on the local reality with the support of professionals working in the service. Objective: Build a virtual learning object of the online course type for health professionals on leprosy management to be offered by the DF Health Department.Method: Methodological, analytical, propositional, descriptive study for the construction of an educational tool, developed from November 1, 2020 to May 10, 2024. Structured based on the ADDIE model following the stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Assessment, based on Contextualized Instructional Design (DIC). Result/Product: The first stage of the proposed method was completed, which consists of analysis, design and development. In the analysis phase, based on the epidemiological data and indicators evaluated, the need for professional updating was perceived; In the design phase, teaching resources were selected and the instructional sequence was drawn up, using the Zoom meeting for recording, the YouTube platform for sharing videos, Shotcut for editing and the Google platform (Google Classroom and Google Forms) where the activities were made available . In the development phase, 4 thematic modules were structured with support from experts in disease management. Conclusion: The course has scientific content of clinical, laboratory and therapeutic aspects and was produced with the help of specialist professionals working in the service for which the educational technology is intended. The four modules (1- Epidemiology and Referral flow. 2 - Clinical manifestations. 3 - Treatment. 4 - Immunology of leprosy) include the content necessary for the management of the disease aiming at early diagnosis and treatment and consequent reduction of transmission, disabilities, resistance and relapses. The work has scientific relevance as it facilitates, through the use of technology, professionals' access to updated content relevant to their practice. Furthermore, it allows contact between professionals at different levels of care, making the work process more intimate and decisive. In this way, the tool would assist in the appropriate management of patients affected by leprosy, with the results of its implementation being able to be analyzed based on epidemiological data and the opinion of professionals who use it.