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Validation of a booklet on self-care with the diabetic foot

Validación de cartilla sobre autocuidado con pies de personas con Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to describe the validation of the booklet on self-care with the feet of people with diabetes.

Method:

methodological study, focusing on the validation of a printed booklet. The content and appearance of the booklet was validated by 23 judges divided into three groups: 11 content and appearance, seven technicians and five of the area of design and marketing. The appearance was validated by 30 people with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Results:

the judges in the nursing area allowed the validation of material with a Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.99, judges in the area of design and marketing with Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) of 99.2% and the target audience with concordance index of 99.4%.

Conclusion:

the educational booklet proved to be valid and reliable educational material to be used in order to promote compliance with self-care with the feet of people with Diabetes Mellitus.

Descriptors:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Educational Technology; Diabetic Foot; Validation Studies; Teaching Materials

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