Educational technologies for health approaches to adolescents: an integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To know and synthesize scientific production on educational technologies for health approaches with adolescents. Methods: This is an integrative literature review carried out on the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO and Virtual Health Library databases, between April and July 2020. Full and free availability of articles in Portuguese, English and/or Spanish, and publications carried out in the last five years formed the inclusion criteria. A descriptive analysis of study and content characterization was carried out. Results: A total of 14 articles were selected, and booklets, interactive games and videos were highlighted as educational technologies. Most studies contemplated the VI level of evidence, including qualitative studies and expert opinions, seven studies were in English and the predominant design was of the methodological type, with nine articles. Conclusion: The objective was achieved and evidence showed that educational technologies are essential for addressing school health with adolescents; however, it is necessary to privilege spaces for dialogue and consideration of their needs in order to bring them closer to health services.