REVISTA ELETRÔNICA EXTENSÃO EM DEBATE

E-BOOK “DIABETIC FOOT AND ITS CARE"

Ana Vitória da Silva Abatti

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Guilherme Augusto Grangeiro Amorim

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Lorena Guedes de Santos França

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Ryan Pablo Roque de Souza

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Ysla Castro de Moraes Ribeiro

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

José Anderson da Silva Cruz

Universidade Federal de Alagoas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.28998/rexd.v23.19390

Keywords: University Extension, Health, Foot diabetic, Health education

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus affects millions of people and can lead to complications such as diabetic neuropathy and diabetic foot, increasing the risk of ulcers and limb amputations. Health education is essential to prevent these complications by promoting autonomy and self-care. For this reason, students from the Academic League of Endocrinology and Metabology (LAEM) at the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) developed the e-book “Diabetic Foot and Its Care”, structured into six chapters covering  topics from definition and symptoms to foot care and footwear guidance. This material was designed with accessible language and illustrative images, and it was published in February 2024 by Atena Publishing. It is also used in extension activities at the Unidade Docente Assistencial Prof. Gilberto de Macedo. The e-book strengthens the doctor-patient relationship and improves treatment adherence while also impacting students' education by bringing them closer to the social reality of patients. Despite challenges, such as the need for technology to access the material, the e-book supports the entire multidisciplinary team in promoting self-care. Thus, it represents an effective health education strategy, contributing to the prevention of complications and the dissemination of knowledge, reinforcing the integration between education, healthcare, and outreach in medical training.

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Author Biographies

Ana Vitória da Silva Abatti, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Graduanda de Medicina

Guilherme Augusto Grangeiro Amorim, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Medical student

Lorena Guedes de Santos França, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Medical student 

Ryan Pablo Roque de Souza, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Medical student

Ysla Castro de Moraes Ribeiro, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Medical student

José Anderson da Silva Cruz, Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UFAL, Professional Master's Degree in Health Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, UFAL

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