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Manoela Vieira Gomes da Costa1, Renata Puppin Zandonadi2, Verônica Cortez Ginani2
1Graduate Program in Health Sciences and Technologies, Campus Universitario Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Brasília 72220-275, Brazil.
Background:
Digital technologies are increasingly being used to promote effective health interventions in the older adult population. This study aimed to develop and validate instant messages with educational content related to glycemic control, delivered via an instant messaging application, as a type 2 DM control strategy for older adults.
Methods:
This was a methodological study that developed instant messages containing text and images. The validation process was conducted by a panel of experts composed of nursing, nutrition, and physical education professionals. SPSS version 25.0 was used for the statistical analysis. A CVI was used to measure the experts' agreement regarding the validity of the content of the educational messages. An exact test of binomial distribution with p > 0.05, indicating statistical significance, and a 0.95 proportion of agreement was used to estimate the statistical reliability of the CVI.
Results:
Sixty-one text messages were prepared with illustrations as support, and were divided into three themes. The educational messages were validated by experts, with an average CVI score above 0.80 for all indicators.
Conclusions:
The educational messages developed in this study were considered relevant and clear for older adults and could be applied in the digital environment, with the objective of helping older adults manage type 2 DM.
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