Construction and validation of educational technology for non-pharmacological management of neonatal pain

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Painful repeated experiences in the neonatal period can have deleterious effects in short and long term, as well as trigger abnormal patterns of behavior and sensory processing. In health care, the use of educational technologies can facilitate access to information and assist pain management in newborns. The objective of this study was to build and validate a folded brochure educational technology to guide mothers of newborns hospitalized in rooming-in accommodation on neonatal pain relief. METHODS: Methodological study developed in five stages: situational diagnosis, literature review, construction of the folder, selection of judges and technology validation, from September 2019 to December 2020. RESULTS: Educational technology developed was a folder entitled “non-pharmacological methods to relieve baby pain”. Validation revealed a minimum agreement level of 0.78 and a maximum of 1. General Content Validity Index of the folder was 0.86, thus considering the folder as validated. Experts considered the educational material enriching and enlightening and its use may strengthen the practice of health education. CONCLUSION: Educational technology proved to be valid in terms of appearance and content to guide and stimulate maternal participation in the management of pain in the newborn submitted to painful procedures in the rooming-in accommodation.