Mapa conceitual para leishmaniose visceral humana : aplicação de software livre como ferramenta da tecnologia de informação e comunicação

Abstract

Objective: verify possibility of applying open source software in elaborating a Conceptual Map (CM) for Human Visceral Leishmaniasis (HVL) for later use as a teaching resource in educational processes in health care. Methods: a case study where through the use of fre e software, a conceptual map for HVL was elaborated using concepts and relationships found in scientific papers and textbooks. After making the conceptual map the other authors evaluated their relevance and applicability. Results: according to the proposed methodology the conceptual map was built and evaluated. Final considerations: the content representation about HVL using the conceptual map showed adequate to discriminate the proposed knowledge because it is a simple representation to be understood. The authors - evaluators, health professionals, considered the elaborated model as liable to be a tool used in educational processes in the area.