Validação de cartilha educativa por pacientes pós-transplantados renais

Abstract

Introduction: To improve adherence among renal transplant patients, healthcare professionals utilize educational interventions with printed materials to enhance understanding and motivate the adoption of recommended habits. This type of material, which 11* Acadêmico de Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. gabriel.domingos@estudante.ufjf.br 2** Enfermeira. Doutora em Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. E-mail: kelli.borges@ufjf.br E-mail: 6 is recommended as a complement to verbal instructions, is widely used in healthcare to increase patient satisfaction, knowledge, and treatment adherence. Objective: The study aimed to validate an educational booklet for renal transplant patients, specifically regarding the use of immunosuppressors in the post-transplant period. Method: This study is a descriptive, methodological research that is in the third stage of validation, involving the target audience for the booklet's legitimization by renal transplant patients. The research was conducted in a philanthropic hospital in a city in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais. The study included renal transplant patients who were hospitalized at the hospital and expressed interest in participating in the research. Data were collected regarding the participants’ characteristics, and an evaluation was conducted on the organization, writing, appearance, motivation, and content of the booklet. Each item was analyzed as positive, negative, or neutral, with the option to provide suggestions. For data analysis, the content validation coefficient was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha. Results: The educational booklet was highly rated, with a content validation coefficient greater than 0.800, reflecting high understanding and acceptance among patients. Among the 25 participants, 24 were using at least one immunosuppressant (mainly Tacrolimus and Sirolimus), and those who had been on treatment for more than a month considered the booklet to be an accessible and valuable resource. Conclusion: The research significantly contributed to healthcare services by providing a validated educational tool with high internal consistency (overall CVCt of 0.975 and Cronbach’s alpha of 0.790). The booklet facilitates treatment adherence and promotes patient autonomy in managing medications, while also strengthening the role of nursing in education and the prevention of complications in complex treatments, ultimately improving the quality of life for post-transplant patients