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Continuing Education for Digital Transformation in Primary Health Care: The Educa e-SUS PHC Iniciative
Zilma Silveira Nogueira Reis1, Adriana Silvina Pagano2, Alexandra Dias Moreira3
1Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Av. Alfredo Balena 190, Santa Efigênia. 30130-100 Belo Horizonte MG Brasil. zilma.medicina@gmail.com.
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|July 1, 2026
Summary
The National Program for Continuing Education in Digital Health for Primary Health Care (PHC) successfully educated over 84,000 participants nationwide using a massive open online course (MOOC) platform, enhancing digital literacy in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The National Program for Continuing Education in Digital Health aimed to enhance digital literacy in Primary Health Care (PHC).
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) were utilized as the delivery platform for widespread educational reach.
- Monitoring participant progress and course quality were key objectives for program evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and reach of a national digital health education program for PHC professionals.
- To assess participant engagement, course satisfaction, and the impact of AI-driven interventions.
- To demonstrate the role of digital literacy in advancing PHC through technology.
Main Methods:
- The study analyzed data from a national MOOC platform tracking participant progress and course evaluations.
- An AI-generated motivational message system was implemented to address prolonged participant inactivity (over 90 days).
- Enrollment, dropout, return rates, and satisfaction with content relevance and educational resources were recorded.
Main Results:
- The program enrolled 236,309 participants across 5,111 municipalities, reaching 84,408 individuals.
- Content relevance (94.9%) and educational resources (93.2%) received high approval ratings.
- A 18.1% dropout rate was observed, with 11.7% of those returning to their courses.
Conclusions:
- The national digital health education program demonstrated significant reach and high participant satisfaction.
- The MOOC strategy effectively supports digital acceleration in PHC.
- Enhanced digital literacy, particularly in e-SUS PHC software, is crucial for leveraging digital systems for social transformation.
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