Construção de um curso a distância sobre cateterismo vesical para a enfermagem

Abstract

The advent of new Communication and Information Technologies establishes the emergence of educational strategies consistent with the current transformations, presenting impacts on the world of work, a productive scenario for the realization of educational practices. The distance education offered by Virtual Learning Environments is a relevant educational strategy for the Permanent Education of the nursing team, as it allows for time flexibility, the transposition of geographical barriers and the opportunity for digital inclusion. Thus, the proposal of building an educational technology on bladder catheterization for the qualification of the nursing team, based on the gap identified in a public health service, emerged. The study aims to describe the construction of a distance course on bladder catheterization for nursing. This is a methodological study for the construction of a technology-mediated educational instrument, developed according to the methodological framework of Pasquali Psychometry. The study is in line with the ethical precepts established by the National Health Council and was approved by the opinion of the Research Ethics Committee, nº 3.187.303, CAAE: 08005519.6.0000.5537. The construction of the distance learning course proved to be a challenging experience, since it was sought to develop it with high methodological rigor, considering the constructivist perspectives of education, such as problematization and meaningful learning. Given the use of educational technologies in continuing education, it is concluded that the study may contribute to improve nursing care, aiming at patient safety. The validation of educational technology is suggested later.