@article{103080,
  keywords = {Primary Health Care, Contact Tracing, health technology, Nursing, leprosy},
  author = {Duarte BAS and Nogueira LMV and Jesus HGD and Rodrigues ILA and Lima IB and Silva RGD},
  title = {Participatory construction of an assistive technology for leprosy contact surveillance},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> to develop, in a participatory manner, an assistive technology to contribute to the nurses’ work process when managing leprosy contacts in Primary Health Care.</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> this is a methodological study with a participatory interface. Data were collected between March and October 2023 at 19 Basic Health Units, with 29 nurses interviewed individually. IRAMUTEQ software was used for data analysis.</p>

<p><strong>Results:</strong> three thematic axes were organized, highlighting: Concepts regarding leprosy contact surveillance and decision-making; Operational difficulties in the work process; and Participatory development of assistive technology. Nurses supported the development of the technology in the form of a monitoring book, offering suggestions for improving the product for use in daily healthcare settings.</p>

<p><strong>Final Considerations:</strong> the participatory development process enabled the creation of an assistive technology aligned with nurses’ needs for managing and monitoring contacts in Primary Health Care.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem},
  volume = {78},
  pages = {1-9},
  publisher = {FapUNIFESP (SciELO)},
  issn = {1984-0446, 0034-7167},
  url = {https://www.scielo.br/j/reben/a/96RdQDhVChL9j6rgCfkjfZJ/?format=pdf&lang=en},
  doi = {10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0488},
  language = {ENG; PTG; SPA},
}