Care-educational manual on transitional care during the postoperative period for people with diabetes mellitus: an experience report
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https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v15i1.7048Keywords:
Health Education; Diabetes Mellitus; Educational Technology; Deinstitutionalization; Self-Management.Abstract
Objective: To report the experience of developing a care-educational manual on transitional care during the postoperative period for individuals with diabetes mellitus. Methods: This is an experience report on the development of a care-educational technology, guided by the Plan and Do stages of the Plan-Do-Check-Act continuous improvement cycle, conducted between August and December 2024. During the Plan stage, scientific evidence and recommendations related to perioperative care, self-care, and continuity of care following hospital discharge were identified. During the Do stage, a working group comprising two undergraduate nursing students and a nurse with experience in developing educational technologies selected, organized, and adapted the content and defined the textual, visual, and graphic elements of the manual. Results: A 33-page manual was developed and organized into 12 topics addressing surgical wounds, wound healing, signs of infection, personal hygiene, nutrition, self-esteem, self-care, glycemic control, and multidisciplinary follow-up. The material included illustrations, questions and answers, tools for recording blood glucose levels and medications, space for notes, and recreational activities. Conclusion: the experience enabled the systematic development of an evidence-Based manual designed to support self-care following hospital discharge. Evaluation of the content, appearance, usability, and effects of the material should be conducted in subsequent stages.
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