OBJECTIVE: To develop an educational proposal to teach a pressure ulcer management course online to students and nursing professionals using a virtual learning environment. METHODS: This was an applied technological research production technology. Steps of design, planning, and development characterized by a set of procedures, documentation, information technology, and digital images were used. Interactive educational software included the Cybertutor and the Virtual Man. RESULTS: The educational proposal to teach pressure ulcer management online was divided into modules composed of list of discussions, case studies, and other didactic resources such as photos and utilization of the Virtual Man. CONCLUSION: The new educational course using online technology can promote effective knowledge on the management of pressure ulcer for undergraduate nursing students and practicing nurses. This has significance for clinical practice since the management of pressure ulcer continues to be a challenge for health care professionals and health services.
Nursing informatics; Education, distance; Education, nursing; Pressure ulcer
