USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF DIABETES MELLITUS AND THE REPERCUSSIONS ON SELF-CARE: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW.
Keywords:
Educação em saúde, Teleducação, Diabetes Mellitus, Autocuidado.Abstract
Objective: to identify in the scientific literature the technologies used in the health education process of people with Diabetes Mellitus and the repercussions on self-care. Methods: this is an integrative review with data collection from February to March 2021, through secondary sources, in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Latin American Literature and of the Caribbean in Health Sciences and Scientific Electronic Library Online. Results: several technologies are used, such as: cell phone applications, sending a short message service, text messaging, voice or calls, creating websites, using games, creating brochures, educational brochures and videos, and combined technologies. The repercussions on self-care were the drop in glycated hemoglobin, glycemic control, changes in lifestyle and medication adherence. Conclusion: it is believed that this study will make it possible to expand knowledge and access to these existing technologies, with the aim of promoting health and preventing injuries in patients with Diabetes Mellitus.