Construction of an educational booklet for people with asthma

Abstract

Aim: To report the development of an educational booklet for adult patients with asthma. Methods: Experience report on the development of an educational booklet, from March to July 2019, considering four main steps: i) survey of topics necessary for an adequate management of asthma, ii) literature review, iii) elaboration of the educational booklet in dialogue format and iv) review and printing of the material. Results: The educational booklet entitled “Tenho asma, e agora? (I have asthma, what now?)” contains 32 pages and 11 topics that address the concept of the disease, triggering factors, use of medications and inhaler devices, symptoms and action plan in case of an exacerbation. The development of this educational technology required the team to review the literature based on scientific evidence, interdisciplinary articulation, creativity and active listening until reaching the final product. Conclusion: The construction of educational booklets should value clinical practice, users' doubts and identifiable language among users. Educational booklets contribute to better health outcomes.

The Effect of Booklet Education on Mothers' Knowledge Related to Stunting

“…They serve as valuable tools in healthcare settings, providing essential knowledge on various medical conditions, treatment options, and selfmanagement strategies. Booklet education has been widely utilized in different healthcare contexts to empower patients, improve health literacy, and enhance understanding of complex medical concepts (Magalhães et al, 2022;Rasdiyanah et al, 2020).…”

“…Educational booklets play a crucial role in health education and promotion, offering a practical and accessible means of delivering information to patients (Jenkins et al, 2020). Booklets have been shown to enhance patient understanding, improve knowledge retention, and empower individuals to take an active role in managing their health conditions (Magalhães et al, 2022;Simula et al, 2019).…”