Development of a multimedia tool for teaching bronchial hygiene

Abstract

Advances in information technology have been widely used in teaching health care providers. However, no reports were found on its use in the instruction on respiratory therapy. The purpose here was to develop audiovisual supporting material for teaching bronchial hygiene techniques (BHT) available through the internet. The material was organized into three modules: Physiological principles, Physiopathology, and BHT. Each module is available in several formats (online page, booklet and audiovisual resources) and is inserted in a collaborative learning environment at the internet. The opening online page has links for random access to the modules and to the booklet. The Physiological principles module has links to information on the mucociliary system, mucous formation and factors that affect the defence mechanisms. The Physiopathology module has links to access information on diseases that lead to hypersecretion. The BHT module has links to access information on techniques and videos. This multimedia material for teaching BHT, available through the internet, may ease respiratory therapy learning. However, an evaluation of its effectiveness is needed.