Creation of a self-guided course about oral cancer for Community Health Workers: A Teleeducation experience

Authors: Bruna Peixoto Nogueira dos Santos, Márcia Maria Fonseca da Silveira, Rebeka Thiara Nascimento dos Santos, Zilda Betânia Barbosa Medeiros de Farias, Híttalo Carlos Rodrigues de Almeida, Ana Paula Veras Sobral

This study reports on the creation and delivery of a self-instructional course on oral cancer for Community Health Workers via a Telehealth platform, analyzing the participants’ demographic and clinical profiles. The course, titled “Abre a boca, meu povo! – O que você precisa saber sobre o câncer de boca,” was developed using the ADDIE Instructional Design model and delivered online. It included a student guide, initial survey, four video modules, pre- and post-tests, a satisfaction survey, and a certificate, prioritizing simplicity, clarity, and objectivity. A total of 205 Community Health Workers participated, predominantly women aged 40-49 with over 10 years of experience. The course successfully met its objectives, with a satisfactory number of participants in its first edition.