Nursing care: use of digital learning objects with chronic illnesses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Digital Health
• Public Health

Background:

• Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) like obesity and dyslipidemia pose significant challenges in primary health care.
• There is a need for accessible and engaging educational resources for healthcare professionals and students.
• Digital learning offers a promising avenue for disseminating health information and improving clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of two digital learning objects (DLOS) focused on obesity and dyslipidemia.
• To assess the utility of DLOS in supporting undergraduate nursing students' academic and professional routines in primary health care.
• To explore the potential of interactive digital tools in addressing knowledge gaps related to NCDs.

Main Methods:

• Development of two digital learning objects incorporating hypertext, animations, and video.
• Implementation of a research project involving undergraduate nursing students at The Federal University do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).
• Evaluation of the DLOS through a research project designed for primary health care settings.

Main Results:

• The digital learning objects utilize interactive features like hypertext, animations, and video to enhance learning.
• Undergraduate nursing students are actively involved in the research project evaluating these DLOS.
• The project aims to provide a resource for understanding and managing obesity and dyslipidemia in primary care.

Conclusions:

• Digital learning objects have the potential to enhance nursing education and clinical practice regarding NCDs.
• Interactive multimedia content can effectively support the learning process for complex health topics.
• Further evaluation is needed to determine the long-term impact of these DLOS on primary health care.