Percepción de los estudiantes de histología sobre el aprendizaje basado en problemas / Perception of Histology Students Regarding Problem Based Learning

Actuales tendencias educativas en ciencias de la salud manifiestan necesidad de integrar currículum en líneas verticales promoviendo trabajo en equipo y resolución de problemas mediante metodología de pequeños grupos. Objetivo Valorar la percepción de estudiantes de la clase de histología acerca del aprendizaje basado en problemas en la Escuela Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula (EUCS/UNAH-VS) en el en el segundo período academico del 2018. Metodología Estudio mixto predominantemente cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. Instrumento tipo encuesta. Muestra por conveniencia de 22 estudiantes de la EUCS/UNAH-VS. La tabulación de datos y medidas de tendencia central y dispersión se realizaron en Excel, preguntas abiertas analizadas por concordancia con coeficiente kappa de Cohen. Resultados Percepción positiva en aspectos valorados por mayoría de estudiantes; estímulo del autoaprendizaje, pensamiento crítico, integración de conceptos básicos en ciencias clínicas con una media para todos los aspectos: 4.8 de 5. El 90.9% consideró que el método refuerza contenidos, el 95.5% integra conceptos de ciencias básicas y clínicas, el 90.9%, estimula autoaprendizaje, el 77% el pensamiento crítico, 95.5% consideró adecuada la facilitación y el 72.7% desearía más temas ejecutados de esta forma. Preguntas de respuesta abierta revelaron que: cambiarían organización de grupos, mayor tiempo y mejor planificación, considerar otra metodología de evaluación. Conclusión los estudiantes mostraron una respuesta positiva a este tipo de metodología resaltando el autoaprendizaje, refuerzo de contenidos e integración de ciencias básicas con ciencias clínicas de medicina...(AU)

Simulación de intubación pediátrica con videolaringoscopio de bajo costo en contexto de pandemia por COVID-19 / Simulation of pediatric intubation using a low-cost videolaryngoscope in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic

En pacientes con infección por SARS-CoV-2 la intubación endotraqueal es un procedimiento con riesgo elevado de contagio. La videolaringoscopia complementa la protección del profesional, pero los videolaringoscopios comerciales son caros y no siempre están disponibles en las terapias intensivas pediátricas argentinas. El objetivo fue describir la práctica de intubación en un modelo de cabeza de simulación de lactante con un videolaringoscopio artesanal de bajo costo.Quince pediatras sin experiencia previa con el dispositivo participaron de una práctica de intubación en una cabeza de simulación con un videolaringoscopio artesanal. El tiempo promedio del primer intento fue de 116,4 segundos (intervalo de confianza del 95 % [IC95 %]: 84,8-148,0) y, el del siguiente fue de 44,2 segundos (IC95 %: 27,7­60,6). El tiempo disminuyó de forma significativa en el segundo intento (p : 0,0001). El dispositivo permitió la intubación exitosa en todos los intentos acortando la duración del procedimiento en la segunda práctica

In patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection, endotracheal intubation is a procedure with a high risk for transmission. A videolaryngoscopy is a supplementary level of health care provider protection, but commercial videolaryngoscopes are expensive and not always available in pediatric intensive care units in Argentina. Our objective was to describe intubation practice using an infant head mannequin with a low-cost, handcrafted videolaryngoscope.Fifteen pediatricians with no prior experience using the device participated in an intubation practice in a head mannequin with a handcrafted videolaryngoscope. The average time for the first attempt was 116.4 seconds (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 84.8-148.0) and, for the second one, 44.2 seconds (95 % CI: 27.7-60.6). Time decreased significantly for the second attempt (p: 0.0001).A successful intubation was achieved with the device in all attempts, and the procedure duration decreased with the second practice

Self-directed learning among primary health care doctors: an analysis in light of the theory of social representations / Representações sociais da aprendizagem autodirigida entre médicos da atenção primária à saúde

Abstract: Introduction: In a scenario of a great information availability, the production of scientific knowledge in medicine has been increasingly accelerated. The way the medical professional perceives and directs their acquisition of knowledge still lacks national studies, particularly in times of easily accessible internet. Objective: To analyze the social representations of physicians working in Primary Health Care (PHC) teams about self-directed learning. Method: This is a qualitative-quantitative study based on Moscovici's Social Representations Theory, with a structural approach to Abric's Central Core Theory, conducted in three municipalities of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on the subject, which were recorded and transcribed. The freely evoked words that emerged from the inducing term "medical self-learning" were analyzed with the aid of EVOC® software through the four-quadrant chart and CHIC® software analyzed the similarity. Content analysis was performed for the participants' speeches. Results: Fifty interviews were carried out and the freely evoked words that possibly constitute the core of the representations were "knowledge", "dedication", "study", "reading", "need", contrasting "research" and "book". Conclusion: The results showed that the learners' characteristics, practice as a learning locus as opposed to theory, associated with the time barrier, define the core content of the social representation of the participating physicians. In this assessed context, PHC reinforces its importance as a scenario for medical self-learning.

Resumo: Introdução: Em um cenário de grande disponibilidade de informações, a produção de conhecimento científico em medicina tem sido cada dia mais acelerada. A forma como o profissional médico percebe e dirige sua aquisição de conhecimento ainda carece de estudos nacionais, particularmente em tempos de internet de fácil acesso. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as representações sociais de médicos atuantes em equipes da atenção primária à saúde (APS) sobre aprendizagem autodirigida. Método: Trata-se de um estudo quali-quantitativo fundamentado na Teoria das Representações Sociais de Moscovici com abordagem estrutural da Teoria do Núcleo Central de Abric, realizado em três municípios de Minas Gerais, no Brasil. Realizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas sobre o tema que foram gravadas e transcritas. As palavras evocadas livremente que surgiram do indutor "autoaprendizagem médica" foram analisadas com auxílio do software EVOC® por meio do quadro das quatro casas; e o software CHIC® analisou a similaridade. Para as falas dos participantes, realizou-se a análise de conteúdo. Resultado: Efetuaram-se 50 entrevistas, e as palavras evocadas livremente, que possivelmente compõem o núcleo central das representações, foram "conhecimento", "dedicação", "estudo", "leitura", "necessidade", tendo como contraste "pesquisa" e "livro". Conclusão: Os resultados demonstraram que as características do aprendiz e a prática como lócus de aprendizagem em contraposição à teoria, o qual está associado à barreira do tempo, definem o conteúdo central da representação social dos médicos participantes. Nesse contexto estudado, a APS reforça sua importância como cenário da autoaprendizagem médica.

La educación médica continua y la vigencia de la especialidad médica / Continuous medical education and the validity of medical specialty

La educación médica continua (EMC) es el proceso de adquisición de nuevos conocimientos y habilidades a lo largo de toda la vida activa de los médicos. Es responsabilidad de cada médico para poder ofrecer la mejor atención a sus enfermos. La EMC no se limita a la educación formal, sino que dispone de distintas estrategias de aprendizaje, entre las que se mencionan los cursos y ateneos, la concurrencia a congresos, jornadas y simposios, el entrenamiento en servicio, la educación a distancia y el autoaprendizaje. La EMC debe ser considerada como la etapa final y más larga en la formación de un médico. (AU)

Continuing medical education (CME) is the process of acquiring new knowledge and skills throughout active life of doctors. It is the responsibility of each doctor to be able to offer the best care of their patients. The CME is not limited to formal education, but different learning are available, including courses, athenaeums, congress attendance, conferences and symposia, in-service training, distance education and self-learning. The CME should be considered as the final and longest stage in the doctor´s training. (AU)

Experiencia de educación continua en línea en gastroenterología para médicos no especialistas / Experience of continuing online education in gastroenterology for non specialist medical doctors

Background: Continuing education is essential for health professions and online courses can be a good way for professional development. Aim: To describe the experience with online courses for continuing education in hepatology and gastroenterology and to analyze their educational impact. Material and Methods: A three years' experience in courses on liver diseases and digestive tract is described. Their curricular design, methodology, and the educational impact was analyzed using the four levels of the Kirkpatrick's model. Results: On average, there were 321 students per course (2015-2017). 94% were Chilean and 6% from abroad (20 countries). In the educational impact analysis, in level 1 "reaction": 93% said that the course fulfilled their expectations and 92% would recommend it. In level 2 "learning": 42% approved the courses. Level 3 "behavior" was not evaluated and level 4 "organizational change" highlighted that the traditional face-to-face continuing education model of Chilean Gastroenterology Society (SChG) changed to full distance model in these three courses, with 1284 students from South America, Asia and Europe, in a 3-years-period. Additionally, these programs were included in the Medical Society of Santiago (SMS) continuing education agenda. Conclusions: The alliance between the SMS and the SChG generated on line courses that meet the educational needs of physicians and medical students, with excellent results and student perception.

Implementation of an Acute Coronary Syndrome Simulation Training Strategy for Emergency Healthcare Professionals

The knowledge on the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is essential to reduce the gap between evidence and practice. Objective: To describe a simulation training strategy for emergency healthcare professionals and provide preliminary data on knowledge acquisition, learners' confidence and prescription of medications after training. Methods: The training was part of the implementation of two myocardial infarction systems of care. It comprehended lectures and simulation-based learning using high and low-fidelity mannequins and actors. It was tested in two phases: the first one in Belo Horizonte and the second one in Montes Claros, both in the state of Minas Gerais. A test was applied before and after training to assess knowledge acquisition. Confidence to perform thrombolysis in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients was assessed using a questionnaire, and the impact on medication prescription analyzed STEMI patients admitted to hospitals in Montes Claros. Results: In the first phase, 156 professionals answered both tests: 70% of them improved their results and the median number of right answers increased (6, interquartile range [IQR] 5-7; vs 7 ([IQR] 6-9; p < 0.05). In the second phase, 242 professionals answered both tests: 58% of the physicians and 83% of the nurses obtained better test scores. Participants referred a positive impact on their clinical practice, 95% reported feeling very secure when perform fibrinolysis after the training, and there was also an impact on medication prescription. Conclusions: There was an impact on the learners' knowledge acquisition and confidence using our two-phase training model, with evidence of impact on performance

O perfil das ligas acadêmicas de angiologia e cirurgia vascular e sua eficácia no ensino da especialidade / The profiles of angiology and vascular surgery academic leagues and their effectiveness in specialty education

As ligas acadêmicas são organizações estudantis extracurriculares que contam com a supervisão de um docente vinculado à instituição de ensino e visam aprimorar o conhecimento em determinadas áreas. Verificou-se, nos últimos anos, um crescimento do número de novas ligas, nas quais os graduandos têm acesso a informações complementares através de aulas, estágios e congressos. A especialidade de angiologia e cirurgia vascular encontra-se entre aquelas que dispõem dessas organizações. Objetivos Determinar o perfil acadêmico das ligas de angiologia e cirurgia vascular das faculdades de Medicina do estado de São Paulo e verificar o desempenho dos membros dessas ligas no ensino. Métodos Este estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico incluiu graduandos de Medicina membros de ligas acadêmicas de angiologia e cirurgia vascular do estado de São Paulo. Foram utilizados questionários on-line para determinação dos dados de cada liga e foram aplicadas provas para verificação do desempenho. Resultados O ingresso ocorreu prioritariamente por prova, com curso introdutório obrigatório. Realizaram-se aulas teóricas mensalmente em 42,9% das ligas. Quanto a atividades práticas, 85,7% das ligas as realizaram. A maioria das ligas (71,4%) relataram realizar atividades científicas. A comparação pareada do desempenho dos alunos nas provas demonstrou um aumento significativo na média, de 61,1 para 72,6 (p < 0,05). Conclusões As ligas acadêmicas de angiologia e cirurgia vascular do estado de São Paulo apresentam modos de funcionamento semelhantes e um perfil heterogêneo quanto a atividades teóricas, práticas e científicas. A partir da presente amostra, as ligas acadêmicas aparentam ser efetivas no ensino de angiologia e cirurgia vascular durante a graduação

Academic leagues are extracurricular student organizations that are supervised by professors on the faculty of a higher education institution and are dedicated to improving knowledge in certain areas. There has recently been a marked growth in the number of new leagues, giving undergraduate students access to additional information, lectures, internships, and conferences. Angiology and vascular surgery is one of the specialties that have such organizations. Objectives To determine the academic profile of the angiology and vascular surgery academic leagues at medical schools in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and investigate the academic performance of their members. Methods This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study that recruited undergraduate medical students who had joined angiology and vascular surgery academic leagues in the state of São Paulo. On-line questionnaires were used to collect data on each league and the students took examinations to determine their performance. Results Most leagues had an entrance exam for enrollment, with an obligatory introductory course. Monthly theoretical lectures were held by 42.9% of the leagues. Practical activities were provided by 85.7% of the leagues. The majority of the leagues (71.4%) were involved in scientific research. Paired-sample comparison of students' performance in the exams revealed a significant increase in mean scores, from 61.1 to 72.6 (p < 0.05). Conclusions The angiology and vascular surgery academic leagues in the state of São Paulo all function in a similar manner, but the range of theoretical, practical and scientific activities they offer are not uniform. For the sample investigated, the academic leagues appear to be effective at teaching angiology and vascular surgery during undergraduate courses

Impact of training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in the professional career and work environment / Impacto da capacitação no Suporte Avançado à Vida em Cardiologia (SAVC) na carreira profissional e no ambiente de trabalho

Abstract We sought to evaluate the impact of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training in the professional career and work environment of physicians who took the course in a single center certified by the American Heart Association (AHA). Of the 4631 students (since 1999 to 2009), 2776 were located, 657 letters were returned, with 388 excluded from the analysis for being returned lacking addressees. The final study population was composed of 269 participants allocated in 3 groups (< 3 years, 3-5 and > 5years). Longer training was associated with older age, male gender, having undergone residency training, private office, greater earnings and longer time since graduation and a lower chance to participate in providing care for a cardiac arrest. Regarding personal change, no modification was detected according to time since taking the course. The only change in the work environment was the purchase of an automated external defibrillator (AED) by those who had taken the course more than 5 years ago. In multivariable analysis, however, the implementation of an AED was not independently associated with this group, which showed a lower chance to take a new ACLS course. ACLS courses should emphasize also how physicians could reinforce the survival chain through environmental changes.

Resumo Buscou-se avaliar o impacto do curso de Suporte Avançado a Vida em Cardiologia (SAVC) na carreira e no ambiente profissional de médicos formados em um centro de treinameto certificado pela American Heart Association (AHA). De 4631 estudantes (desde 1999 até 2009), 2776 foram encontrados, 657 cartas retornaram, sendo 388 excluidas da análise devido à não localização do endereço. A população final estudada foi composta por 269 participantes alocados em 3 grupos (< 3 anos, 3-5 anos e > 5 anos). Tempo maior de treinamento foi associado a sexo masculino, ter feito residência médica, de idade maior, melhores salários e mais tempo de formação, também menor chance de participar de um atendimento de parada cardíaca. No quesito mudança pessoal, nenhuma modificação foi detectada independentemente do tempo de curso. A única mudança no local de trabalho foi a implantação do desfibrilador externo automático (DEA) por aqueles que terminaram o curso há mais de 5 anos. Na análise multivariada, entretanto, a implementação de DEA não foi associada independentemente nesse grupo, que mostrou menor chance de repetir o curso. Os cursos SAVC deveriam enfatizar a forma como os médicos poderiam reforçar as mudanças no trabalho, melhorando a cadeia de sobrevida.

Três décadas de epidemiologia hospitalar e o desafio da integração da Vigilância em Saúde: reflexões a partir de um caso / Three decades of hospital epidemiology and the challenge of integrating Health Surveillance: reflections from a case study

Resumo Este estudo propõe uma reflexão sobre os usos e as perspectivas da vigilância em saúde hospitalar a partir do relato de uma experiência pioneira em epidemiologia hospitalar, o Serviço de Epidemiologia/HFSE, que serviu de base para a criação dos núcleos de vigilância epidemiológica (VE) dos hospitais municipais e estaduais do Rio de Janeiro. O serviço integra ações de VE, educação continuada, capacitação, treinamento em serviço, pesquisa e avaliação de serviços desde 1986. Participa ativamente da rede nacional de VE, tendo notificado 55.747 casos de 1986 a 2016, a maioria por busca ativa. A integração dos vários níveis da vigilância e assistência agiliza as atividades clássicas de controle das doenças de notificação compulsória e fornece instrumentos de avaliação da qualidade. O importante papel na capacitação e formação de recursos humanos é evidenciado através do treinamento de 1.835 internos de medicina e 78 residentes até 2016; e pelo fato de que esta experiência tem servido de base para a implantação de diversos outros núcleos hospitalares. Entre os desafios que se impõem atualmente está a articulação com as demais comissões que compõem o Núcleo de Vigilância Hospitalar e o Núcleo de Segurança do Paciente.

Abstract This study proposes a reflection on the uses and future prospects of hospital-based health surveillance based on the account of a pioneering experience in hospital epidemiology, the epidemiology service at the Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado - HFSE, which served as the basis for the creation of epidemiologic surveillance units in municipal and state hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The epidemiology service has combined epidemiological surveillance, continuing education, in-service training, research, and health service evaluation since 1986. The service is part of the national epidemiological surveillance network and was responsible for the notification of 55,747 cases between 1986 and 2016, most of which were the result of active search. The integration of various levels of health surveillance and health care makes classical control activities more agile and provides instruments for measuring. The important role played by the service in human resources training is evident in the training of 1,835 medical interns and 78 residents up to 2016. In addition, this experience has served as the basis for the implantation of several other hospital epidemiological surveillance units. Current challenges include the promotion of effective communication and coordination among the other health surveillance committees.

Ateneos virtuales anatomo clínico quirúrgicos como metodología de enseñanza en el proceso de toma de decisión / Anatomical clinical surgical virtual debates as teaching methodology in decision - making process

Introducción: Se puede afirmar que el uso de entornos virtuales ha transformado una gran parte de los espacios de enseñanza tradicionales en espacios virtuales de enseñanza y aprendizaje (EVEA). La implementación de aplicaciones móviles para el desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje virtual es una herramienta satélite de tipo sincrónica de masivo alcance. Objetivos: Evaluar la utilidad de las aplicaciones móviles en el desarrollo del proceso de toma de decisiones a través de casos clínicos quirúrgicos en posgrado. Material y Método: Estudio de tipo observacional, transversal, en 11 residentes de cirugía general pertenecientes al servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Aeronáutico Central en un periodo comprendido entre julio 2013 y julio 2015. Se analizaron casos clínicos (descripción de caso, fotos y videos) mediante la implementación de aplicaciones móviles (Whatsapp®), evaluando la respuesta en tiempo real considerándose cuatro ítems: anatomía, impresión diagnostica, exámenes complementarios y tratamiento. Resultados: De 4 ítems analizados los residentes respondieron correctamente: anatomía 81,8%; impresión diagnóstica 66,6%; exámenes complementarios 50% y tratamiento 33,3%. En la evaluación de la ausencia de respuesta el 63.6% (7 residentes) argumentó falta de conexión y falla en la transmisión de datos, el 18,18% (2 residentes) que realizaban actividades quirúrgicas en ese momento y el 18,18% (2 residentes) estar en descanso. Conclusiones: La presentación de casos clínicos a través de aplicaciones móviles es un recurso que a partir de su utilización continua mejora el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de posgrado ya que permite su evaluación en tiempo real así como su aprendizaje y entrenamiento permanente.

Introduction: We can reafirm that the use of virtual environments has transformed much of the traditional teaching spaces in virtual teaching and learning spaces (SVTA). The implementation of mobile application for the development of teaching virtual learning tool is a synchronous satellite type of massive scape Objectives: To evaluate the mobile applications in the development of decision making through postgraduate surgical clinical cases. Material and method: Observational, transversal study in 11 general surgery residents of Hospital Aeronáutico Central in the period between July 13 and July 2015. Clinical cases were analyzed (case description, photos and videos) by the implementation of mobile applications (Whatsapp®), evaluating the response in real time considerering four items: anatomy, diagnostic impression, additional tests and treatments. Results: Of the 4 items analyzed, residents responded correctly anatomy 81,8%, diagnostic impression 66,6%, complementary exams 50% and treatment 33.3%. In the assessment of non-response 63,6% (7 residents) argued lack of connection and transmission failure data held,18.18% (2 residents) argued that made surgical activities then and 18.18% (2 residents) argued to be at rest. Conclusions: The presentation of clinical cases through mobile application is a resource from its continued use, improves the teaching-learning graduate by allowing real-time evaluation as well as life long learning.

Telementoring systems in the operating room: a new approach in medical training / "Telementoring" en el quirófano: un nuevo enfoque en la formación médica

This paper discusses the challenges and innovations related to the use of telementoring systems in the operating room. Most of the systems presented leverage on three types of interaction channels: audio, visual and physical. The audio channel enables the mentor to verbally instruct the trainee, and allows the trainee to ask questions. The visual channel is used to deliver annotations, alerts and other messages graphically to the trainee during the surgery. These visual representations are often displayed through a telestrator. The physical channel has been used in laparoscopic procedures by partially controlling the laparoscope through force-feedback. While in face to face instruction, the mentor produces gestures to convey certain aspects of the surgical instruction, there is not equivalent of this form of physical interaction between the mentor and trainee in open surgical procedures in telementoring systems. Even that the trend is to perform more minimally invasive surgery (MIS), trauma surgeries are still necessary, where initial resuscitation and stabilization of the patient in a timely manner is crucial. This paper presents a preliminary study conducted at the Indiana University Medical School and Purdue University, where initial lexicons of surgical instructive gestures (SIGs) were determined through systematic observation when mentor and trainee operate together. The paper concludes with potential ways to convey gestural information through surgical robots.

Este artículo discute los desafíos e innovaciones relacionadas al uso de sistemas de tutoría en telecirugía (telementoring). La mayoría de los sistemas presentados se basan en tres tipos de canales de interacción: auditivo, visual y físico. El canal auditivo permite al instructor instruir verbalmente al alumno, y a este último hacer preguntas. El canal visual es usado para transmitir al alumno anotaciones, alertas y otro tipo de mensajes gráficos durante la cirugía. Estas representaciones visuales aparecen en un marcador de vídeo (telestrator). El canal físico ha sido usado en cirugías laparoscópicas por medio de retroalimentador de fuerza (forcefeedback). Mientras que en la instrucción cara a cara, el instructor hace gestos para transmitir ciertos aspectos de la instrucción quirúrgica, esta forma de interacción no tiene un equivalente en la interacción entre instructor y alumno en sistemas de telementoring. Si bien la tendencia es conducir procedimientos mínimamente invasivos (MIS) con estos sistemas, se deben tener en cuenta cirugías de trauma, todavía necesarias, especialmente donde la resucitación inicial y estabilización del paciente es un tema crítico y urgente. Este artículo presenta un estudio preliminar conducido en la Escuela de Medicina de Indiana (EE.UU.) y en la Universidad Purdue, donde el vocabulario de gestos (lexicons) usados en instrucción quirúrgica (SIGs) se determinaron por medio de observaciones sistemáticas mientras el instructor y el alumno operaban juntos. Se concluye discutiendo maneras alternativas de presentar esta información de gestos por medio de robots quirúrgicos.

Simulação clínica em cardiologia / Clinical simulation in cardiology

A educação continuada constitui um critério de avaliaçãode qualidade do ensino das instituições, sendo uma das ferramentasmais importantes na capacitação dos profissionaisda saúde, na atualização profissional e no aprimoramentoda equipe multidisciplinar. A simulação diminui a distânciaexistente entre o que se ensina na teoria e sua aplicabilidadena prática profissional. O treinamento com cenários é dividido,didaticamente, em três momentos: elaboração, execuçãoe debriefing. O debriefing é o momento utilizado para análisee reflexão do que foi vivido durante a simulação, para que sedescubra o que foi aprendido e sua aplicabilidade a partir deexperiências vividas em situações reais. A simulação clínicatambém permite que os profissionais estejam mais aptos a anteversituações clínicas adversas, possam cometer erros e, atémesmo, tirar suas dúvidas antes de lidar com situações reais,sempre em ambientes controlados e sob constante supervisão...

Continuing education is a major criterion for the evaluationof the quality of teaching institutions, so it is one of the mostimportant tools in the training of health professionals in professionalupdating and improving the multidisciplinary team.Simulation decreases the gap between what is taught in theoryand its applicability in practice. The training scenario is divideddidactically in three stages: preparation, execution anddebriefing. The debriefing is the time required for analysis andreflection of what was experienced during the simulation, sothat they disco ver what they have leamed and their applicabilityfrom experiences in real situations. Simulation also allowsclinical professionals to be more able to predict adverse clinicalsituations, so that they can make mistakes or even get therequestions solved before dealing with real situations, alwaysin controlled environments and under constant supervision...

Avaliação baseada em competências empregando a simulação (Elaboração de protocolos de observação de habilidades e de competências empregando a simulação) / Based assessment skills using simulation (Elaboration of protocls observation skills and competencies employing simulatio)

Um exame clínico objetivamente estruturado é ummoderno tipo de exame frequentemente usado em ciênciasda saúde e em cardiologia. Ele é projetado para testaro desempenho da habilidade clínica ecompetência emhabilidades como comunicação, atuação no pré-hospitalar,na sala de emergência, exame clínico, procedimentosmédicos/prescrição, prescrição de exercícios, técnicasde mobilização, avaliação de imagens radiográficas elaboratórios e interpretação dos resultados...

Changes in medical practice that lirnit instruction time andpatient availability, the expanding options for diagnosis andmanagement, and advances in technology are contributing togreater use of simulation technology in medical education.High-technology simulations currently being used a cardiovasculardisease simulator, which can be used to simulate cardiacconditions; multimedia computer systems, which includespatient-centered, case-based programs that constitute a generalistcurriculum in cardiology. Some benefits of simulationtechnology include improvements in certain surgical technicalskills, in cardiovascular examination skills, and in acquisitionand retention ofknowledge compared with traditionallectures.These systems help to address the problem of poor skills trainingand proficiency and may provide a method for physiciansto beco me self-directed lifelong leamers...

Necesidades de aprendizaje del especialista de Medicina General Integral, acerca de la conducta suicida / Learning needs of the specialist in Integral General Medicine on the suicidal behavior

Introducción: Las necesidades de aprendizaje o capacitación se dan a partir del contraste entre el desempeño ideal y el real, bien sea para un individuo o un grupo determinado. Constituyen el punto de partida para la búsqueda de una solución pedagógica que capacite y contribuya a la transformación cualitativa de los servicios de salud. Su oportuna identificación, es una herramienta de la educación permanente. Objetivo: Identificar las necesidades de aprendizaje de los médicos que laboran en los equipos de atención primaria de salud, acerca de la conducta suicida, en tres policlínicos del municipio Playa. Métodos: Se realizó la identificación de las necesidades de aprendizaje mediante un cuestionario escrito, que se aplicó de forma colectiva y anónima a 20 especialistas de Medicina General Integral, seleccionados al azar, que laboran en tres policlínicos del extremo Este, del municipio Playa. Resultados: Se puntualizaron las deficiencias e insuficiencias de los conocimientos y habilidades profesionales acerca del comportamiento suicida, sobre todo en lo que se refiere a la perspectiva clínica de este complejo y multidimensional fenómeno. Conclusiones: A pesar de que la conducta suicida constituye, en el primer nivel de atención, uno de los programas priorizados, en lo que a salud mental se refiere, la mayoría de los especialistas presenta dificultades en la atención integral de estos pacientes, lo cual constituye un riesgo poco explorado. En ocasiones, su evaluación adolece, de elementos de indagación y análisis, lo que afecta el adecuado seguimiento de estos

Introduction: Learning needs or training appear from the contrast between the ideal and real performance whether for an subject or a determined group, being the start point for search of a educational solution training and contributing to qualitative transformation of health services. Its timely identification is a tool of the permanent education. Objectives: To identify the learning needs of physicians working in the primary health care staffs on the suicidal behavior at three polyclinics of Playa municipality. Methods: Authors identified the learning needs using a write questionnaire applied if a collective and anonymous way in 20 specialists of Integral General Medicine selected at random working in three polyclinics of the far East of Playa municipality. Results: The deficiencies and insufficiencies of professional knowledges and abilities on the suicidal behavior, mainly in the clinical perspective of this complex and multidimensional phenomenon. Conclusions: In spite the fact that suicidal behavior is in the first care level, one of the priority programs concerning the mental health, most of specialists have difficulties in the integral care of these patients, which is a low screened risk. Occasionally, its evaluation is lacking of investigation and analysis elements, affecting the appropriate follow-up of these patients