Construction of assistive technology as online course for the blind about hypertension

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop affordable education course for the blind on the prevention of hypertension. Method: we used the Model of Development of Digital Educational Materials composed by the stages of analysis and planning; modeling; implementation; evaluation and maintenance; distribution. Results: we obtained fifteen pages divided into six learning units. The study followed the accessibility standards of national and international documents. Evaluation and maintenance phase occurred during preparation of the course. Final considerations: to elaborate a course as assistive technology for the visually-impaired is a feasible task, provides knowledge about hypertension prevention and equality of access to digital educational materials.

Keywords

• Hypertension
• Visually Impaired Persons
• Education, Distance
• Nursing
• Health Promotion