Evaluation of a virtual educational training prototype to train primary caregivers at home in the event of a family member at risk of COVID-19

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https://doi.org/10.21142/mecp.2026.1.2.%25p

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Educational technology, Proof of concept study, ICT in Health, Caregivers

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the content validity and usability of a virtual educational prototype designed to train primary caregivers in home care for families at risk of COVID-19. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. The population consisted of two groups: experts and end users. The educational program, named Waqaychay Web® Educational Platform, included four sequential modules. Content validity was assessed by experts using the Suitability Assessment of Materials instrument. Usability was evaluated among end users through task-based testing and the Computer System Usability Questionnaire, which assesses system usefulness, information quality, interface quality, and overall satisfaction. Results: Content and design validation received favorable ratings, with good internal consistency across the evaluated domains. In the task-based assessment, eight out of nine activities were successfully completed by 100.0% of end users; the task with the lowest completion rate was sending a comment or inquiry, achieved by 77.0% of participants. The overall mean task completion rate was 97.0%. Perceived usability showed favorable mean scores in system usefulness, information quality, interface quality, and overall satisfaction. Conclusions: The prototype demonstrated adequate content validity and favorable usability. Its development and evaluation process, involving both experts and end users, may serve as a reference for future virtual educational interventions aimed at primary caregivers or family members in other priority health conditions.

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2026-06-05

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Condor-Camara DF, Ventura-Roman N, Uscamayta-Jimenez BA, Bacilio-Ruiz A. Evaluation of a virtual educational training prototype to train primary caregivers at home in the event of a family member at risk of COVID-19. Med Educ Clin Pract [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 5 [cited 2026 Jun. 6];1(2):e021. Available from: https://revistas.cientifica.edu.pe/index.php/mecp/article/view/3461