Evaluation of the Digital Learning Object Taking Care of the Sensory Environment in Neonatal Units: Noise, Light and Handling

To assist in the education of professionals about the stressful environment of the neonatal unit, a digital learning object (DLO) was developed on the Internet. Objective: To evaluate the content and appearance of the DLO. Material and methods: The evaluation of DLO was carried out by health professionals and nursing students from the neonatal units of a university hospital in Ribeirao Preto, state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. During a three-month period, a computer was available in neonatal units and health professionals and students could use the DLO without restraint. Results: Five health professionals and five students answered a questionnaire and many of the items received concepts of agree and strongly agree from more than 70% of the evaluators, thus being considered adequate.