Teleducation about Cleft Lip and Palate: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Promotion of Health

Introduction The Young Doctor Project (YDP) uses Telehealth and Interactive Teleducation instruments to promote the integration of different areas of health and to build knowledge. This methodology can also foster public awareness on various issues related to health. In this context, the objective of this study was to emphasize cleft lip and palate (CLP), which is one of the most common birth defects in Brazil. Objective The study aimed to apply a model of education regarding CLP, based on the dynamics of the YDP, and to evaluate the participants' knowledge acquired after participating in the YDP. Methods The participants were 41 students, 13 to 15 years of age and at the eight- and ninth-grade levels in a private elementary school in Bauru (Brazil). To analyze the performance of the participants, a questionnaire was administered before and after the completion of the training program. The training program was structured in three steps using: (1) interactive teleducation classes, (2) a cybertutor, and (3) practical activities. Results There was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and postparticipation questionnaire results. The improved performance of participants is evidenced by the increase in the rate of correct answers on all issues. Conclusion The YDP on CLP was applied in the school setting following the three steps recommended by the project, and, after the implementation of the training program, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge of CLP. The YDP on CLP proved an effective tool in promoting health education. .

Teleducation about Cleft Lip and Palate: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Promotion of Health.

Introduction The Young Doctor Project (YDP) uses Telehealth and Interactive Teleducation instruments to promote the integration of different areas of health and to build knowledge. This methodology can also foster public awareness on various issues related to health. In this context, the objective of this study was to emphasize cleft lip and palate (CLP), which is one of the most common birth defects in Brazil. Objective The study aimed to apply a model of education regarding CLP, based on the dynamics of the YDP, and to evaluate the participants' knowledge acquired after participating in the YDP. Methods The participants were 41 students, 13 to 15 years of age and at the eight- and ninth-grade levels in a private elementary school in Bauru (Brazil). To analyze the performance of the participants, a questionnaire was administered before and after the completion of the training program. The training program was structured in three steps using: (1) interactive teleducation classes, (2) a cybertutor, and (3) practical activities. Results There was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and postparticipation questionnaire results. The improved performance of participants is evidenced by the increase in the rate of correct answers on all issues. Conclusion The YDP on CLP was applied in the school setting following the three steps recommended by the project, and, after the implementation of the training program, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge of CLP. The YDP on CLP proved an effective tool in promoting health education.

Habilidades de manipulação do aparelho de amplificação sonora open fit por deficientes auditivos idosos / Manipulation skills of hearing aids open fit hearing aids for hearing impaired elderly

Objetivo avaliar as habilidades de manipulação do AASI do tipo open fit em indivíduos deficientes auditivos idosos, por meio do instrumento denominado Practical Hearing Aid Skills Test (PHAST), traduzido como Teste de Habilidades Práticas com Aparelho Auditivo. Métodos no estudo, desenvolvido na Divisão de Saúde Auditiva, participaram 18 idosos (idade entre 60 e 87 anos) deficientes auditivos, sendo 7 homens e 11 mulheres, novos usuários AASI tipo de open fit. Para a metodologia, na primeira etapa a pesquisadora realizou a orientação sobre o AASI aos deficientes auditivos e ao seu cuidador e, na segunda, após aproximadamente 1 mês de uso do dispositivo, foi aplicado o instrumento PHAST, o qual contém 8 questões na forma de tarefas práticas referentes ao manipulação do AASI para classificar a desenvoltura do indivíduo. Resultados foi constatado que nas tarefas referentes à limpeza do AASI e ao uso ao telefone, os indivíduos revelaram maior dificuldade de executá-las expondo as menores pontuações, em contrapartida às tarefas referentes à remoção do AASI e à abertura do compartimento de bateria, os indivíduos realizaram com maior facilidade. Quanto aos resultados do desempenho dos participantes a classificação final foi: 33,33% excelente, 22,22% boa, 27,78% satisfatório e 16,67% pobre. Conclusão 55,55% dos idosos deficientes auditivos realizaram adequadamente as tarefas referentes à manipulação do AASI open fit, obtendo classificação final no instrumento PHAST excelente e boa. .

Purpose to evaluate the skills of handling the type of hearing aids in open fit hearing impaired elderly people, using the instrument called Practical Hearing Aid Skills Test (PHAST). Methods in the study, developed in Auditory Health Division, including 18 elderly (aged 60 to 87 years) hearing impaired, 7 men and 11 women, new users of open fit hearing aid type. For the methodology, the first step the researcher carried out the guidance on hearing aids for the hearing impaired and the second, after approximately 1 month of use of the device, applied the instrument PHAST, which contains eight questions in the form of practical tasks regarding the handling of hearing aids to classify the resourcefulness of the individual. Results we found that the tasks related to cleaning the hearing aid and the use of telephone, the subjects experienced greater difficulty in exposing them to run with lower scores, however the tasks related to the removal of HA and opening the battery compartment, subjects performed with greater ease. As for the overall performance of the participants, the results were 33,33% excellent, 22,22% good, 27,78% satisfactory and 16,67% poor. Conclusion 55,55% of hearing impaired elderly performed the tasks for properly handling the open fit hearing aids, obtaining the final ranking instrument PHAST excellent or good. .

Projeto Jovem Doutor Bauru: capacitação de estudantes do ensino médio em saúde auditiva / Young Doctor Bauru Project: training of high school students in hearing health

OBJETIVO: elaborar um programa de capacitação para alunos do ensino médio sobre o tema saúde auditiva. MÉTODO: 14 estudantes do ensino médio de duas escolas da rede pública participaram do programa de capacitação. O programa foi dividido em 3 etapas: atividade presencial, tutoração on line e atividade prática. Na 1ª etapa, os participantes frequentaram uma aula expositiva ministrada pelos tutores. Na 2ª etapa os participantes tiveram acesso a um tutor eletrônico baseado na Internet, o Cybertutor. Na 3ª etapa foram elaboradas atividades práticas, proporcionando aos alunos a construção e multiplicação do aprendizado. Para avaliar o material educacional on line os participantes responderam um questionário de avaliação sobre o Cybertutor no término do programa de capacitação. RESULTADOS: 100% dos participantes realizaram as 3 etapas do programa de capacitação. Seguindo a proposta do Projeto Jovem Doutor, os alunos foram intitulados "Jovens Doutores" e multiplicaram o conhecimento adquirido sobre saúde auditiva, através de uma feira expositiva, em suas respectivas escolas. Os dados do questionário de avaliação sobre o Cybertutor indicam que a maioria dos participantes apresentou opinião positiva, demostrando um alto índice aprovação do Cybertutor. CONCLUSÃO: este programa de capacitação em saúde auditiva favoreceu o aprendizado nesta temática para a população proposta. Iniciativas de educação em saúde, como o Projeto Jovem Doutor, além de proporcionar a multiplicação do conhecimento, possibilitou também a integração dos alunos participantes com a Universidade e da Universidade para com a comunidade, constituindo uma rede de aprendizagem colaborativa.

PURPOSE: to develop a training program for high school students on hearing health. METHOD: 14 high school students from two public schools participated in the training program. The program was divided into three stages: classroom activities, online tutoring and practical activity. During the 1st stage, participants attended a lecture given by tutors. During the 2nd stage the participants had access to a web-based electronic tutor, the 'Cybertutor'. During the 3rd stage practical activities were prepared, providing construction and multiplication of learning for the students. To evaluate the educational online material participants answered an evaluation questionnaire about 'Cybertutor' at the end of the training program. RESULTS: 100% of the participants performed the three stages of the training program. Following the proposal of the Young Doctor Project, the students were entitled "Young Doctors" and multiplied the knowledge gained about hearing health, through a fair exhibition in their respective schools. Data from the evaluation questionnaire on the 'Cybertutor' indicate that most participants showed a positive opinion, showing a high level of approval for the 'Cybertutor'. CONCLUSION: this training program on hearing health promotes learning in this theme on the proposed population. Health education initiatives, such as the Young Doctor Project, besides providing the multiplication of knowledge, also made possible the integration of the students with the University and the University with the community, forming a network of collaborative learning.

A elaboraçao de um ambiente virtual de aprendizagem em síndromes genéticas / The development of a virtual learning environment in genetic syndromes

OBJETIVO: desenvolver um ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) para alunos do ensino fundamental sobre síndromes genéticas. MÉTODO:o AVA, conhecido como Cybertutor, possibilita o aprendizado do aluno pela internet de forma interativa. A metodologia deste estudo foi composta de duas etapas, a de desenvolvimento e a de disponibilização do AVA. O desenvolvimento do conteúdo educacional, gráfico e audiovisual do Cybertutor contou com o auxílio de um geneticista do HRAC/USP e de informações científicas disponibilizadas em livros, artigos, teses e dissertações nacionais e internacionais. O Cybertutor foi disponibilizado na plataforma do Projeto Jovem Doutor (http://www.jovemdoutor.org.br/jdr/) pela equipe técnica da DTM/FMUSP. RESULTADOS: o Cybertutor elaborado possibilitou estruturar o conteúdo educacional, gráfico e audiovisual em tópicos, inserir questões de reforço, lista de discussão e verificar o desempenho dos alunos. CONCLUSÃO: o AVA desenvolvido pode ser uma importante ferramenta de educação em saúde em Síndromes Genéticas, abrangendo as mais diversas regiões do país.

PURPOSE: to develop a virtual learning environment (VLE) for elementary school students about genetic syndromes. METHOD: VLE, known as Cybertutor enables student learning through the Internet interactively. The methodology of this study consisted of two stages, the development and availability of the VLE. The development of educational content, graphic and audiovisual Cybertutor's counted on the help of a geneticist at the HRAC/USP and scientific information available in books, articles, thesis and national and international dissertations. The Cybertutor was available on the platform of the Young Doctor Project (http://www.jovemdoutor.org.br/jdr/) by the technical staff of DTM/FMUSP. RESULTS: elaborated Cybertutor enabled the structure of educational content, graphics and audiovisual topics, to insert reinforcing issues, mailing list and check the performance of students. CONCLUSION: the VLE developed can be an important tool for health education in Genetic Syndromes, covering various regions of the country.

Adaptação aberta: avaliação da satisfação dos usuários de um centro de alta complexidade / Open fitting: evaluating user satisfaction in a high complexity center

OBJETIVO: avaliar subjetivamente o grau de satisfação dos usuários de AASI open fit (OTE). MÉTODOS: 11 indivíduos com deficiência auditiva neurossensorial, de grau leve a severo, com configuração descendente, usuários de AASI OTE, foram submetidos ao questionário de auto-avaliação International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA - versão em Português). RESULTADOS: em relação aos sete domínios avaliados, verificou-se que a média referente ao uso foi de 4,45; quanto ao benefício foi de 4,27; em relação à limitação de atividade residual foi de 4,45; quanto à satisfação foi de 4,72; quanto à restrição de participação de atividade residual foi de 4,81; para o domínio impacto nos outros foi de 4,90 e 4,18 para a qualidade de vida. Ressalta-se que a pontuação máxima para cada domínio avaliado era de 5,0 e a mínima 1,0. A média obtida para na pontuação total (soma de todas as questões) foi de 31,81 sendo a máxima 35,0. Na comparação entre os fatores, houve diferença estatística significante do Fator 2 sobre o Fator 1. CONCLUSÃO: com este estudo pode-se atestar o alto grau de satisfação do uso do AASI OTE apresentado pela maioria da amostra coletada, em todos os domínios analisados.

PURPOSE: to subjectively evaluate the satisfaction degree of users as for the open fit hearing aids (OTE). METHODS: 11 subjects with neurossensorial hearing impairment, with mild to severe degree, with downward sloping, users of OTE, was applied to the self-assessment International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids - (IOI-HA - Portuguese version). RESULTS: in the seven assessed domains, it was found that the average for the daily use was 4.45, and the benefit was 4.27, And when compared to residual activity limitation it was 4.45, the satisfaction level 4.72, the residual participation restriction was 4.81, for the impact on others 4.90 and 4.18 for quality of life. It is noteworthy to stress out that the maximum score for each evaluated area was 5.0 and 1.0 as minimum. The average factor for the total score (sum of all questions) was 31.81 and the maximum 35.0. Comparing the factors, we found a statistical significance in Factor 2 over Factor 1. CONCLUSION: with this study we can demonstrate the high satisfaction degree in using HA OTE submitted by the majority of the sample collected in all analyzed domains.