Educational folder: experiencing professional ethics and social commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: to describe the reach of ethical competence and social commitment of students during the preparation of educational material in the pandemic of COVID-19. Method: experience report of students from a research group in the construction of an educational folder, from April to May 2020. The work was divided into stages and subgroups, discussing the general approach to diabetes mellitus (DM) and its relationship with COVID-19, health education and contribution to the health promotion of diabetics. Results: The folder "Diabetes and Immunity: additional care in times of COVID-19" was elaborated, published in online media. Those involved participated in the form of debate, reflection, cooperation, interaction and social commitment. Conclusions: promoting health education online enabled the group to experience moral education and social commitment, in addition to a different approach to care, with discussions on the role of students, teachers, universities and society.