Objective: To identify the biosociodemographic and digital profile of people with colostomy and caregivers who participated in the online educational intervention on colostomy. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with 20 people with colostomy and 32 caregivers, in the period of September/November 2020, in an integrated health center in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. Sociodemographic and clinical characterization instruments, computer and internet access, and basic digital proficiency submitted to statistical analysis were used. Results: Among people with colostomy and caregivers, 60% were male and 75% female. Temporary colostomy (55%) with bright red color and regular shape (80%) predominated. Most caregivers had a job (46.9%), and 8 hours/week were dedicated to care. The degree of digital proficiency was low (76.9%). Conclusion: The identification ofthe biosociodemographic and digital profile of the participants can contribute to the adoption of educational strategies according to digital maturity or the need for support for the use of technologies, to optimize health care and qualify the assistance provided.
Objetivo:Identificar o perfil biossociodemográfico e digital das pessoas com colostomia e dos cuidadores que participaram da intervenção educativa online sobre colostomia. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 20 pessoas com colostomia e 32 cuidadores, no período de setembro/novembro de 2020, em um centro integrado de saúde de Teresina, Piauí. Utilizaram-se instrumentos de caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica, acesso ao computador e à internet e proficiência digital básica, todos submetidos à análise estatística. Resultados: Das pessoas com colostomia e cuidadores, 60% eram do sexo masculino e 75% do feminino. Predominou a colostomia temporária (55%) de cor vermelho vivo e formato regular (80%). A maioria dos cuidadores tinha ocupação laboral (46,9%), e 8 horas/semanais eram dedicadas ao cuidado. O grau de proficiência digital foi baixo (76,9%). Conclusão: A identificação do perfil biossociodemográfico e digital dos participantes pode contribuir na adoção de estratégias educativas conforme a maturidade digital ou a necessidade de suporte para o uso de tecnologias, para otimização do cuidado em saúde e qualificação da assistência prestada.
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