Telehealth and Speech Therapy: usability assessment of an orientation and prevention program of orofacial myofunctional changes, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PURPOSE: To assess the effect of an virtual speech-language orientation program, as well as the prevention of orofacial myofunctional alterations. METHODS: Fifty-five volunteer residents aged between 18 and 50 years of age residents of Federal District participated in the study, 14 men and 41 women with an average of 28. The orientation program was divided into five stages (1) The preparation of material to be used in the orientation program, (2) The completion of a semi-structured questionnaire made available through Google Forms, (3) Completion of a pre-orientation program questionnaire, (4) utilization of the speech therapy orientation program, (5) Completion of the post-orientation program questionnaire. To analyze the results the McNemar statistical test was used considering the absolute frequency (N), enabling comparison through a paired sample. The significance level adopted was 5%. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were seen in 10 of the 19 questions asked in the pre and post-orientation program questionnaires, proving the effect of the orientation program and improvement in participants' knowledge. In addition the participants were satisfied with the program and the content. CONCLUSION: The orientation program focused on health promotion and prevention of orofacial myofunctional alterations and combined with telehealth brought significant changes to the reality of the participants, favoring the quality of life of these individuals and changing their reality.

Telehealth and Speech Therapy: usability assessment of an orientation and prevention program of orofacial myofunctional changes, during the COVID-19 pandemic / Telessaúde em Fonoaudiologia: aplicação de um programa de orientação e prevenção de alterações miofuncionais orofaciais durante a pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Purpose To assess the effect of an virtual speech-language orientation program, as well as the prevention of orofacial myofunctional alterations. Methods Fifty-five volunteer residents aged between 18 and 50 years of age residents of Federal District participated in the study, 14 men and 41 women with an average of 28. The orientation program was divided into five stages (1) The preparation of material to be used in the orientation program, (2) The completion of a semi-structured questionnaire made available through Google Forms, (3) Completion of a pre-orientation program questionnaire, (4) utilization of the speech therapy orientation program, (5) Completion of the post-orientation program questionnaire. To analyze the results the McNemar statistical test was used considering the absolute frequency (N), enabling comparison through a paired sample. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results Statistically significant differences were seen in 10 of the 19 questions asked in the pre and post-orientation program questionnaires, proving the effect of the orientation program and improvement in participants' knowledge. In addition the participants were satisfied with the program and the content. Conclusion The orientation program focused on health promotion and prevention of orofacial myofunctional alterations and combined with telehealth brought significant changes to the reality of the participants, favoring the quality of life of these individuals and changing their reality.

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o efeito de um programa de orientação fonoaudiológica virtual, bem como prevenir alterações miofuncionais orofaciais. Método Participaram deste estudo 55 voluntários moradores do Distrito Federal com idade entre 18 e 50 anos, sendo 14 homens e 41 mulheres, com idade média de 28 anos. O programa de orientação proposto foi dividido em cinco etapas: 1) elaboração dos materiais a serem utilizados no programa de orientação; 2) preenchimento de questionário semiestruturado por meio da plataforma Google Forms; 3) aplicação do questionário pré-programa de orientação; 4) realização do programa de orientação fonoaudiológica; 5) preenchimento do questionário pós-programa de orientação. Para a análise dos resultados utilizou-se o teste estatístico McNemar considerando a frequência absoluta (N), possibilitando a comparação por meio de amostra pareada. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Resultados Observou-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas em 10 das 19 questões propostas nos questionários pré e pós-programa de orientação, evidenciando o efeito da orientação proposta e aquisição de conhecimentos por parte dos voluntários. Além disso, os participantes demonstraram satisfação em relação ao programa e aos conteúdos disseminados. Conclusão O programa de orientação com enfoque na promoção da saúde e prevenção de alterações miofuncionais orofaciais aliado à telessaúde trouxe mudanças significativas para a realidade dos participantes, favorecendo a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos e tornando-os agentes transformadores de realidade.