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Pensar Enfermagem / v.30 n.Sup / Jan-Dec 2026 / DOI: 10.71861/pensarenf.v30iSup.487/ e00487

Innovation in the Assessment of Continuing Education in

Health: Development of an Instrument in Municipalities of

Goiás

Madalena de Queluz1*, Edinamar Aparecida Santos da Silva2, Maria Alice Coelho3, Larissa Arbués Carneiro4,

Maria Alves Barbosa5

1Graduate Program in Nursing and Health/School of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil; orcid.org/0009-0004-1303-1524

2Municipal School of Public Health, Municipal Health Department, Goiânia, Brazil; orcid.org/0000-0002-3139-5784

3Municipal School of Public Health, Municipal Health Department, Goiânia, Brazil; orcid.org/0000-0001-9270-1012

4Department of Public Health/Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil; orcid.org/0000-

0001-5822-1410

5Graduate Program in Nursing and Health/School of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil; orcid.org/0000-0002-0861-9655

* Autor de correspondência: madalena.queluz1@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction

Continuing Health Education (EPS), established by Decree No. 1.996/2007, is an essential strategy for

improving the quality of health services and strengthening the collaborative practices among workers, managers,

and users. Aligned with contemporary demands, by fostering reflective practices guided by the needs of local

communities, EPS can drive significant progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),

especially in relation to quality health, reducing inequalities, and promoting a culture of peace, justice, and

effective institutions, by consolidating more inclusive, ethical, and integrated learning environments with public

policies.

Objective

To develop an EPS evaluation matrix in municipalities in Goiás.

Methods

This methodological study, with a qualitative approach, is part of the research project "Continuing Health

Education in Municipalities of the State of Goiás: Participatory Assessment and Intervention," conducted in

two phases between May 2018 and March 2022. Focus groups were conducted with 37 workers, managers, and

social oversight representatives in four municipalities in Goiás. Data analysis used WebQDA software and the

Interpretation of Meanings method.

Results

In the first phase, eight analytical categories were identified, generating 15 questions distributed across the axes

of structure, process, and results, composing the initial version of the evaluation matrix. After evaluation and

adjustments agreed upon by the participants, the final version with 17 questions was consolidated. The next

steps involve applying the matrix in municipal contexts to analyze its practical validity and contribution to EPS

management.

Conclusion

The developed matrix is a strategic and participatory tool for evaluating EPS in municipalities in Goiás. Its

application can improve the quality of healthcare and strengthen the National EPS Policy, contributing to the

achievement of SDG 3, 4, 10, and 16. It is expected that managers and supporters will incorporate the tool into

institutional practices, promoting innovation, equity, and continuous improvement in the management and

organization of healthcare services.

Keywords

Continuing Education; Qualitative Assessment; Health Assessment; Organizational Innovation;

Methodological Study; Sustainable Development Goals.