Experiencia subjetiva de estudiantes y docentes que vivencian un cambio curricular / Subjective experience of students and teachers who experience a curriculum change

Objetivo: Conocer la experiencia subjetiva de estudiantes y docentes respecto del cambio curricular. Metodología: Estudio transversal, muestra de 169 estudiantes de cuarto año curricular y 32 docentes. Información recogida en cuestionario “Inquietudes y procedimientos para adoptar Innovaciones Educativas” (IPIE) validado y adaptado al estudio. Análisis descriptivo. Estudio respetó normas éticas y consentimiento informado. Resultados: 26,0 por ciento de alumnos correspondió a Tecnología Médica; 22,5 por ciento Enfermería y Nutrición, respectivamente, y 29,0 por ciento Obstetricia. Edad media de 21,3+/-1,43 años. Mujeres 68,1 por ciento. En “Información”, los estudiantes mostraron el promedio más alto en el ítem “Quisiera saber lo que otros están haciendo en esta área” (4,1+/-0,9), y los docentes en “Me gustaría saber si se contará con los recursos para mantener esta innovación en un futuro inmediato” (4,7+/-0,4). En “Funcionalidad”, promedio más alto correspondió a “Me gustaría saber qué es lo que esta innovación va a requerir para mantenerla en el futuro” (4,3+/-0,8) y el más bajo en “Estoy totalmente ocupado/a en otras cosas, para mí la innovación no es prioridad” (2,4+/-1,4). En “Resultados”, los docentes presentaron el promedio más alto en “Me interesa evaluar mi impacto sobre los estudiantes” y “Quisiera que otros equipos de docentes se motiven con los logros que tenemos en este proceso de innovación curricular” (4,6+/-0,4; 4,6+/-0,4). Conclusiones: Estudiantes y docentes se mostraron conformes con la experiencia del cambio curricular. Aún existen dudas respecto de cómo este cambio afectará las competencias del estudiantado y la sustentabilidad en el tiempo. Es necesario continuar esta línea investigativa durante el ejercicio profesional de egresados.

Objective: To determine the subjective experience of students and teachers on curriculum change. Methodology: Cross-sectional study in a sample of 169 Regular fourth-year students and 32 teachers. Information collected in the survey “Concerns and procedures to adopt educational innovations” (IPIE) validated and adapted to the study. Descriptive analysis with means, medians, ranges, percentages and averages compared with t-test and ANOVA. Study respected ethical and informed consent. Results: 26.0 percent of students accounted for Medical Technology, Nursing and Nutrition 22.5 percent, 29.0 percent respectively and Obstetrics. Mean age 21.3 +/- 1.43 years. 68.1 percent women. In “Information”, students showed the highest average item “I want to know what others are doing in this area” (4.1 +/- 0.9), and teachers in “I wonder if they have the resources to keep this innovation in the immediate future “(4.7 +/- 0.4). In “Functionality” highest average corresponded to “I wonder what this innovation will be required to keep it in the future” (4.3 +/- 0.8) and lowest in the scale “I am fully occupied / to other things, for innovation is not my priority “(2.4 +/- 1.4). In teaching, in “Results” highest average “I am interested in evaluating my impact on students” and “I want other teachers to motivate teams with the achievements we have in this curricular innovation process” (4.6 +/- 0, 4, 4.6 +/- 0.4). Conclusions: students and teachers were satisfed with the experience of curriculum change. Still, there are doubts about how this will affect the student skills and sustainability over time. It is necessary to continue this line of research for the professional practice of graduates, to objectively assess the skills of the new student-centered curriculum.

Prevalencia de síntomas biológicos y psicológicos en mujeres perimenopáusicas, según estrato socioeconómico, en la ciudad de Temuco / Prevalence of biological and psychological symptoms in perimenopausal women of different socioeconomic levels Temuco city

Background: Psychological and biological symptoms occur in the perimenopausal period. However the real prevalence of these, is not well known in Chile. Aim: To determine the prevalence of biological and psychological symptoms and self care sexual health practices of perimenopausal women of Temuco, Chile. Patients and methods: A random sample of 171 women aged 45 to 55 years old, affiliated to private preventive health institutions and community organizations, were studied. These women were stratified in three income levels. Chi square, Fisher test and ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. Results: Bone and muscle aches were the most frequent referred symptoms in 36 percent of women. Thirty one percent complained of vaginal dryness and 28 percent of headache. No differences in symptom frequency per age or between post or pre menopausal women, were observed. Depressive disorders were found in 39 percent of women, mostly in women not working outside their houses. In the previous two years, 67 percent of women had a PAP smear and 58 percent had a mammography performed. Women of low income levels had a greater prevalence of biological and psychological symptoms and a lower frequency of self care behaviors. Conclusions: The most frequent symptom among the studied women was bone and muscle aches, followed by vaginal dryness. These results differ from other publications that report flushing as the most important symptom among perimenopausal women