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Educommunication in Nutrition and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Scoping Review

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  • Karla Mônica Dantas Coutinho

    (Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil)

  • Sancha Helena de Lima Vale

    (Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Manacés dos Santos Bezerril

    (Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil)

  • Mônica Karina Santos Reis

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Odontology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59064-630, Brazil)

  • Almudena Muñoz Gallego

    (Department of Theories and Analysis of Communication, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

  • Karilany Dantas Coutinho

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59066-800, Brazil
    Postgraduate Program in Management and Innovation and Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59066-800, Brazil)

  • Ricardo Valentim

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59066-800, Brazil
    Postgraduate Program in Management and Innovation and Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59066-800, Brazil)

  • Lucia Leite-Lais

    (Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil)

  • Kenio Costa de Lima

    (Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
    Department of Odontology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59064-630, Brazil)

Abstract

Neurodegenerative diseases significantly impact individuals’ nutritional status. Therefore, nutritional education plays a crucial role in enhancing the understanding of food and nutrition, preventing or minimizing malnutrition, promoting well-being, and empowering patients and caregivers. Educommunication is a methodology that utilizes communication as a pedagogical tool, with the potential to positively enhance the teaching–learning process. This study aims to identify and map educommunication strategies designed to educate caregivers and patients with neurodegenerative diseases about food and nutrition. Methods: This scoping review followed the JBI Institute Reviewer’s Manual. The search was conducted between June 2022 and March 2023 in databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. Results: Out of 189 studies identified, 29 met the eligibility criteria, and only 3 were suitable for inclusion in this review. Conclusion: Studies using educommunication for food and nutrition education are scarce. Despite the limited number of studies included in this review, various educommunication strategies utilizing communication and information technologies were used. Educommunication strategies can facilitate knowledge acquisition in food and nutrition and change behaviors, resulting in health benefits for the participants. More studies on this subject are needed.

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  • Karla Mônica Dantas Coutinho & Sancha Helena de Lima Vale & Manacés dos Santos Bezerril & Mônica Karina Santos Reis & Almudena Muñoz Gallego & Karilany Dantas Coutinho & Ricardo Valentim & Lucia Leite, 2024. "Educommunication in Nutrition and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(8), pages 1-11, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:8:p:1113-:d:1461983
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