Abstract
To describe the production and validation of short film type educational technology for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. A methodological study focused on the validation of a short film. The construction of the film was carried out in three stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. Thirty-seven evaluators undertook the internal validation, divided into two groups of 31 proficient nurses and six from the communication area. Fifteen people with diabetes mellitus performed the external validation. The nursing proficient validated the script with a total content validity index of 0.95, with internal reliability of 0.849 conferred by Cronbach's Alpha. Communication specialists validated with a content validity index of 0.97; and target audience with 0.95 (clarity) and 0.97 (relevance). The study showed that the short film is a valid and reliable educational technology to promote foot care to people with diabetes mellitus.
Highlights
METHODSPeople with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) have a high risk for amputation, a condition that considerably decreases the life expectancy of these individuals
Male sex, smoking, history of previous ulceration in the feet, osteomyelitis, and changes in muscle mass index (MMI) are factors strongly associated with amputation of limbs with DFU[1]
The content has a direct relationship with the target audience
Summary
METHODSPeople with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) have a high risk for amputation, a condition that considerably decreases the life expectancy of these individuals. The annual direct treatment costs of these injuries in Brazil are more than US$ 361 million, using 0.31% from the Public Health System (SUS). These costs include hospital admissions, outpatient appointments, home care, and rehabilitation. The real expenses extrapolate the financial quantity invested by the SUS, significantly compromising the finances of hospital institutions[2]. In this context, identifying the risk of developing DFU as well as implementing preventive actions, multidisciplinary care, and health education practices can minimize the involvement of ulcers by 44% to 85%, decreasing the risk of amputation[3]
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