Technology and innovation in speech therapy
health hackathon as a health education strategy
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-2724.2025v37i2e68632Keywords:
Communication, Health Education, Health ICT, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Diffusion of InnovationAbstract
Introduction: Data from the World Health Organization indicate a growing risk of hearing loss among adolescents, underscoring the need for preventive educational initiatives. In this context, projects that integrate digital technologies and participatory methodologies—such as hackathons—emerge as promising strategies to engage youth and promote practices for hearing, health preservation and enhanced communication. Objective: To report the organizational experience of the Health, Technology, and Communication Hackathon, with emphasis on the collaborative processes adopted, challenges faced, and outcomes achieved in fostering health innovations.Method: This is a qualitative, documentary-type experience report conducted in a virtual environment over three consecutive days. Undergraduate students in Speech-Language Pathology and Design participated in interdisciplinary teams and received training and mentoring aimed at developing instructional technological solutions related to hearing health and communication. Results: The Hackathon involved 18 participants divided into four teams, which developed games, quizzes, and educational videos using tools such as Scratch Jr. and open-source video editing applications. The projects addressed themes including hearing loss prevention, assertive communication, and strategies to overcome communication difficulties. The online event was successfully carried out, promoting immersion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student protagonism. Active participation and positive feedback from attendees demonstrated strong engagement and the potential replicability of the adopted methodology. Conclusion: The Health, Technology, and Communication Hackathon demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of conducting immersive online events focused on health education. The initiative highlighted the value of interactive and interdisciplinary methods in training health students.
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