Flipbook for nutritional education of non-breastfed children: evaluation by students and health professionals

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Abstract Objective to adapt the language and graphic-editorial design of a website on nutritional education for non-breastfed children under six months of age into a flipbook, and to evaluate its usability among students and health professionals. Method in the resource adaptation stage, a flipbook was developed (Technology Readiness Level 8); the evaluation stage involved a cross-sectional study with 112 students and 18 health professionals in southern Brazil. Data were collected in 2024 using a self-administered questionnaire and the System Usability Scale, followed by descriptive analysis. Results the flipbook’s usability was rated as “best imaginable” (scores of 95 by students and 92.5 by professionals). Positive evaluations were reported for usability expectations (95.5% and 100%), ease of use (75% and 100%), integrated and consistent features (83% and 88.9%), and rapid learning (72.3% and 100%). Barriers identified included printing costs, lack of prior knowledge, and accessibility challenges for visually impaired individuals, which prompted the development of a digital version, training materials, and an audiobook, respectively. Conclusion and implications for the practice the product was considered practical, accessible, and user-friendly, with integrated and consistent features. It has the potential to contribute to professional training and health education, positively influencing child growth and development.

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