Ferramenta de tecnologia educacional digital para cuidado de pessoas com sequelas pós-COVID-19: uma proposta voltada para os agentes comunitários de saúde

Abstract

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency of international importance, due to the high speed of transmission, increasing number of cases and deaths worldwide. Control measures such as social distancing, hygiene practices, mask use and vaccination are important to reduce its transmissibility. In addition, after improvement of the classic symptoms of this disease, and even after hospital discharge, the individual may have sequelae. The dissemination of clear, consistent and evidence-based information is essential for the control of sequelae caused by this disease. Thus, the research aimed to build digital educational material on guidelines for the care of post-COVID-19 sequelae, aimed at Community Health Agents. This is a methodological research for the elaboration of an educational booklet. The study was carried out in two stages. The first consisted of a literature review of national and international journals where information relevant to the care of postCOVID-19 sequelae was collected, from which the data that served as a basis for the preparation of the informative material were extracted. In the second, a survey of theoretical content was carried out for the construction of the digital booklet to provide CHAs on guidelines for the care of post-COVID-19 sequelae. Finally, Adobe Photoshop software was used, characterized as an image editor developed by Adobe Systems. Guidelines on fatigue and dyspnea on exertion were included; sadness; joint mobility and cardiovascular function; neurological and cognitive impairment; dysphagia and decreased odor and taste of food. The research allowed us to summarize a range of knowledge about care with possible sequelae resulting from COVID-19. It is expected that the material will be accessible to Community Health Agents and contribute to better adherence to care measures in the face of sequelae, impacting on improving the population's quality of life.