Content and semantics validation of an application for adolescents with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To validate the content and semantics of the Glicado application for mobile devices aimed at adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: Methodological study based on the Product Development Process developed in three steps: predevelopment, development and post-development. Content was validated by 16 judges and semantics by 14 adolescents. Results: The content and semantic validation process of the application indicates its appropriateness in terms of functionality, reliability, utility and efficiency. The Content Validity Index was 0.93% and the Semantic Validation Index was 0.90%. Conclusion: The Glicado application provides important and reliable information and can be used by adolescents as an auxiliary technology in self-control of the disease and health promotion.