Autor(es): Teles,Liana Mara Rocha ; Oliveira,Amanda Souza de ; Campos,Fernanda Câmara ; Lima,Thaís Marques ; Costa,Camila Chaves da ; Gomes,Linicarla Fabiole de Souza ; Oriá,Mônica Oliveira Batista ; Damasceno,Ana Kelve de Castro
Data: 2014
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Humanizing delivery; Social support; Technology; Obstetric nursing; Validation studies
Objective The article describes the steps in producing and validating an educational booklet for childbirth companions. Method Methodological study conducted in 2011 consisting of the following steps: situational assessment; establishing brochure content; content selection and referencing; drafting the text; design of illustrations; layout; consultation of specialists; consultation of target audience; amendments; proofreading; evaluation using the Flesch Reading Ease Formula. The topics portrayed the sequence of events involving support from gestation to the postpartum period. Results The concordance rate among companions was greater than or equal to 81.8% for the topics organisation, writing style, presentation and motives. The overall Content Validity Index of the booklet was 0.94. The booklet was classified as easy reading or very easy reading according to the results of the Flesch Reading Ease Formula. Conclusion The presentation and content of the manual were validated for use with the target audience by the specialists and representatives of the target audience.
