Technologies for teaching the removal of foreign body airway obstruction in children: a scoping review
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251528Keywords:
Educational Technology, Choking, Heimlich Maneuver, Child, ReviewAbstract
Introduction: Educational technologies serve as essential teaching tools for laypeople, as they not only provide knowledge but also foster the development of safer practices. However, limited information is available regarding their use in teaching the removal of foreign body airway obstruction in children aged 2–12 years. Objective: To identify the educational technologies used for teaching the removal of foreign body airway obstruction in children. Method: This scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Were consulted eleven data sources between June and December 2024. The results were synthesized into tables and figures and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Were included 19 studies. Most publications came from Brazil, followed by Spain and the United States. Regarding the study setting, the school environment was the most common (26,3%), with family members (26,3%) and school professionals (15,8%) as the primary target audiences. Concerning the main types of educational technologies, 8 studies (42,1%) focused on non-digital technologies (e.g., practical exercises, simulation, in-person courses, educational books, and calendars), while 11 studies (57,9%) involved digital technologies (e.g., mobile applications, videos, video calls, telesimulation, games, and artificial intelligence). Conclusions: Digital technologies were the most frequently used tools for teaching foreign body airway obstruction removal in children, primarily in school settings and targeting family members.
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