Educommunication in Nutrition and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Scoping Review

Karla Mônica Dantas Coutinho, Sancha Helena de Lima Vale, Manacés dos Santos Bezerril, Mônica Karina Santos Reis, Almudena Muñoz Gallego, Karilany Dantas Coutinho, Ricardo Valentim, Lucia Leite-Lais () and Kenio Costa de Lima
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Karla Mônica Dantas Coutinho: Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Sancha Helena de Lima Vale: Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Manacés dos Santos Bezerril: Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Mônica Karina Santos Reis: Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Almudena Muñoz Gallego: Department of Theories and Analysis of Communication, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Karilany Dantas Coutinho: Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Ricardo Valentim: Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Lucia Leite-Lais: Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil
Kenio Costa de Lima: Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59012-300, Brazil

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 8, 1-11

Abstract: Neurodegenerative diseases significantly impact individuals’ nutritional status. Therefore, nutritional education plays a crucial role in enhancing the understanding of food and nutrition, preventing or minimizing malnutrition, promoting well-being, and empowering patients and caregivers. Educommunication is a methodology that utilizes communication as a pedagogical tool, with the potential to positively enhance the teaching–learning process. This study aims to identify and map educommunication strategies designed to educate caregivers and patients with neurodegenerative diseases about food and nutrition. Methods: This scoping review followed the JBI Institute Reviewer’s Manual. The search was conducted between June 2022 and March 2023 in databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. Results: Out of 189 studies identified, 29 met the eligibility criteria, and only 3 were suitable for inclusion in this review. Conclusion: Studies using educommunication for food and nutrition education are scarce. Despite the limited number of studies included in this review, various educommunication strategies utilizing communication and information technologies were used. Educommunication strategies can facilitate knowledge acquisition in food and nutrition and change behaviors, resulting in health benefits for the participants. More studies on this subject are needed.

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; education; communication; nutrition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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