Exame Nacional de Desempenho dos Estudantes e a qualidade do ensino superior em saúde brasileiro / The National Student Performance Examination and the quality of Brazilian higher education in health / Examen Nacional de Rendimiento Estudiantil y calidad de la educación superior brasileña en salud

Resumo Objetivo: analisar o ensino superior da área da saúde no Brasil segundo os resultados do desempenho dos estudantes no Exame Nacional de Desempenho dos Estudantes de 2019. Método: estudo transversal, retrospectivo, de abordagem quantitativa com dados on-line referentes a 192.715 estudantes de 3.712 cursos da saúde, coletados em 2020. O desempenho dos estudantes foi expresso em conceitos, ordenados em escala de um a cinco. Foram elaborados box-plot e estimadas prevalências dos conceitos e avaliadas diferenças segundo as características administrativas, de gestão e das cidades sede dos cursos por meio de teste estatísticos (α=5%). Resultados: observou-se nível satisfatório do ensino superior de saúde (70,0% com conceito ≥3). Cursos de medicina foram os mais satisfatoriamente avaliados, fonoaudiologia e enfermagem os piores. O ensino público, presencial e em universidades estiveram associados à maior qualidade do ensino. Níveis mais baixos foram verificados nos estados da região Norte, nas cidades pequenas e fora de áreas metropolitanas e naqueles sob gestão privada. Conclusão: verificou-se heterogeneidade na qualidade do ensino superior entre os cursos de saúde, indicando sua associação com características das instituições de ensino e à infraestrutura das cidades sedes dos cursos, apontando desafios para a qualidade da formação em saúde no Brasil.

Abstract Objective: to analyze higher education in the health area in Brazil according to the results of the students' performance in the 2019 National Student Performance Examination. Method: a cross-sectional and retrospective study with a quantitative approach and online data referring to 192,715 students from 3,712 health courses, collected in 2020. The students' performance was expressed in concepts, ordered on a scale of one to five. Box-plots were prepared, prevalence values of the concepts were estimated, and the differences were evaluated through statistical tests (α=5%) according to the administrative and management characteristics, as well as those of the cities where the courses were offered. Results: there was a satisfactory level of higher education in health (70.0% with a score ≥3). The Medicine courses were the most satisfactorily evaluated while Speech Therapy and Nursing obtained the worst scores. Public, face-to-face and university education were associated with better teaching quality. Lower levels were found in the North region states, in small towns, outside metropolitan areas and in those under private management. Conclusion: heterogeneity in the quality of higher education across the health courses was verified, indicating its association with the characteristics of the teaching institutions and with the infrastructure of the cities where the courses are offered, pointing out challenges to the quality of health education in Brazil.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la educación superior en el área de la salud en Brasil en función de los resultados del desempeño de los estudiantes en el Examen Nacional de Rendimiento de los Estudiantes de 2019. Método: estudio transversal, retrospectivo con enfoque cuantitativo con datos online referentes a 192.715 estudiantes de 3.712 carreras de salud, recolectados en 2020. El desempeño de los estudiantes se expresó en conceptos, ordenados en una escala de uno a cinco. Se elaboraron box-plots y se estimaron y las prevalencias de los conceptos y se evaluaron las diferencias según las características administrativas, de gestión y de las ciudades sede de las carreras a través de pruebas estadísticas (α=5%). Resultados: se observó un nivel satisfactorio de educación superior en salud (70,0% con concepto ≥3). Las carreas de Medicina obtuvieron las mejores calificaciones, las de Fonoaudiología y Enfermería las peores. Se asoció la educación pública, presencial y universitaria con una educación de mayor calidad. Los niveles más bajos se encontraron en los estados de la región Norte, en los pueblos pequeños y fuera de las áreas metropolitanas, y en las carreras de gestión privada. Conclusión: se verificó que había heterogeneidad en la calidad de la educación superior en las carreras de salud, lo que indica que hay una asociación entre las características de las instituciones educativas y la infraestructura de las ciudades donde se dictan las carreras, y señala que la calidad de la educación en salud en Brasil enfrenta desafíos.

Análisis comparativo de evaluaciones de parasitología / Comparative analysis of parasitology evaluations

El cambio curricular es un proceso de transformaciones que expresa las modificaciones operadas en la sociedad en términos epidemiológicos, frente a la emergencia y reemergencia de parasitosis, en estrecha relación con la geografía médica y los condicionamientos sociales, económicos y políticos bajo los que se desarrolla la sociedad; por tanto, reconocer y tratar los principales parásitos que afectan al hombre y las enfermedades parasitarias asociadas a ellos resulta esencial para la formación médica de estos tiempos. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo comparar los resultados en las calificaciones en el examen de parasitología del 9no semestre de dos de las universidades públicas de la provincia del Guayas, Ecuador, en el periodo de noviembre de 2020. Se realizó un estudio exploratorio/descriptivo de la variable "Evaluación", que contuvo medidas de posición, dispersión y contraste de la normalidad, y el desempeño fue determinado mediante las listas de apreciación de competencias, establecido como instrumento de evaluación. De igual forma, se utilizó la técnica estadística de comparación de medias a través de la Prueba t para muestras independientes con un nivel de significancia del (5%). Los datos fueron procesados empleando el Programa Estadístico para Ciencias Sociales (SPSS v25). Concluyendo, que los estudiantes de la universidad de ESPOL tuvieron mejor puntuación en relación con la media, y menos dispersión en sus resultados con respecto a la UG. En líneas generales la mayoría de los estudiantes obtuvieron un alto desempeño de las competencias, siendo fundamental la constancia en la mejora del proceso de enseñanza de la parasitología(AU)

Curriculum change is a transformation process that expresses the changes that have taken place in society in epidemiological terms, in the face of the emergence and re-emergence of parasites, in close relation to the medical geography and the social, economic and political conditions under which society develops; therefore, recognizing and treating the main parasites that affect man and the parasitic diseases associated with them is essential for medical training in these times. The objective of this research is to compare the results in the qualifications in the parasitology exam of the 9th semester of two of the public universities of the province of Guayas, Ecuador, in the period of November 2020. An exploratory/descriptive study of the variable "Evaluation", which contained measures of position, dispersion and contrast of normality, and performance, was determined through the competency assessment lists, established as an evaluation instrument. Similarly, the statistical technique of comparison of means was used through the t-test for independent samples with a significance level of (5%). The data was processed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS v25). Concluding, that the students of the ESPOL University had a better score in relation to the average, and less dispersion in their results with respect to the UG. In general terms, most of the students obtained a high performance of the competences, being fundamental the constancy in the improvement of the parasitology teaching process(AU)

Formação em educação física no contexto de saúde pública nos melhores cursos do Brasil / The formation of physical education in public health in the best courses in Brazil

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi revisar projetos pedagógicos (PP) para identificar a formação do profissional de Educação Física (PEF) (Bacharelado) no contexto de Saúde Pública nos melhores cursos do Brasil. Foram selecionados os 10 melhores cursos de graduação em EF ranqueados em dois sistemas de avaliações nacionais (Exame Nacional de Desempenho na Educação e Ranking Universitário Folha) e as 10 melhores Universidades num ranking internacional (QS World University Rankings). Mediante revisão rápida foram extraídas informações dos PPs de 18 cursos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Trinta e seis disciplinas no contexto de Saúde Pública foram localizadas nas grades curriculares. Em relação a carga horária média menos de 1% da grade eletiva dos cursos era dedicada a disciplinas sobre Saúde Pública. O estudo revelou um cenário de formação de Bacharéis em EF distante do crescimento que a área demonstrou no campo da Saúde Pública nos últimos anos. É importante que os cursos de graduação em EF considerem uma formação específica no contexto da Saúde Pública, de modo a favorecer a consolidação da atuação do PEF e a qualidade do seu serviço na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to review pedagogical projects (PP) to identify the formation of the Physical Education professionals (PEF) in the context of Public Health in the best courses in Brazil. Methods: The 10 best PE undergraduate courses ranked in two national assessment systems were selected (National Education Performance Examination and Folha University Ranking) and the 10 best Universities in an international ranking (QS World University Rankings). Through a quick review, information was extracted from the PPs of 18 courses that met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-six subjects in the context of public health were located in the curricula. Regarding the average workload, less than 1% of the elective course schedule was dedicated to subjects on Public Health. The study revealed a scenario for the formation of Bachelors in PE far from the growth that the area has shown in the field of Public Health in recent years. It is important that PE undergraduate courses consider specific training in the context of Public Health, in order to favor the consolidation of the PEF's performance and the quality of its service in Primary Health Care.

Mexican ENARM: performance comparison of public vs. private medical schools, geographic and socioeconomic regions / ENARM: comparación del desempeño de escuelas de medicina públicas y privadas, regiones geográficas y socioeconómicas

Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to compare the performance in the National Assessment for Applicants for Medical Residency (ENARM in spanish) of private versus public medical schools, geographic regions and socioeconomic levels by using three different statistical methods (summary measurements, the rate of change and the area under the receiver operator characteristics [AUROC]). These methods have not been previously used for the ENARM; however, some variations of the summary measurements have been reported in some USA assessments of medical school graduates. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study based on historical data (2001-2017). We use summary measures and colour-filled map. The statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman correlation coefficient (Rs), and linear regression. Results: A total of 113 medical schools were included in our analysis; 60 were public and 53 private. We found difference in the median of total scores for type of schools, MD= 54.07 vs. MD= 57.36,p= 0.011. There were also significant differences among geographic and socioeconomic regions (p<0.05). Conclusions: Differences exist in the total scores and percentage of selected test-takers between type of schools, geographic and socioeconomic regions. Higher scores are prevalent in the Northeast and Norwest regions. Additional research is required to identify factors that contribute to these differences. Unsuspected differences in examination scores can be unveiled using summary measures.

Resumen: Objetivo: Comparar el desempeño en el Examen Nacional de Aspirantes a Residencias Médicas (ENARM) de escuelas de medicina privadas y públicas, regiones geográficas y niveles socioeconómicos mediante el uso de tres métodos estadísticos diferentes (medidas de resumen, tasa de cambio y el área bajo las características del operador receptor [AUROC en inglés]). Estos métodos no han sido utilizados previamente para el ENARM; sin embargo, se han informado algunas variaciones de las mediciones de resumen en algunas evaluaciones de graduados de medicina de Estados Unidos. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal basado en datos históricos (2001-2017). Se usaron medidas de resumen y un mapa lleno de color. El análisis estadístico incluyó Mann Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis y coeficiente de correlación de Spearman (Rs). Resultados: Se incluyeron 113 escuelas de medicina en el análisis; 60 eran públicas y 53 privadas. Se encontraron diferencias en la mediana de las puntuaciones totales para el tipo de escuelas, MD= 54.07 vs. MD= 57.36,p= 0.011. También hubo diferencias significativas entre las regiones geográficas y socioeconómicas (p<0.05). Conclusiones: Existen diferencias en los puntajes totales y el porcentaje de examinados seleccionados entre el tipo de escuelas, regiones geográficas y socioeconómicas. Las puntuaciones más altas prevalecen en las regiones noreste y noroeste. Se requieren investigaciones adicionales para identificar los factores que contribuyen a estas diferencias. Las diferencias insospechadas en los puntajes de los exámenes se pueden revelar usando medidas de resumen.

Consideraciones sobre la necesidad de supervisión a los ingresantes a las residencias médicas / On the need for supervision of the entrants to medical residences

Según la Asociación Americana de Facultades de Medicina existen 13 actividades profesionales confiables que los graduados de medicina deberían poder realizar en su primer día de residencia sin supervisión directa. Esas actividades no están claramente definidas en nuestro país. Además, no existen datos locales sobre la necesidad de su supervisión. Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar la opinión de residentes y docentes acerca del nivel de supervisión que requieren los médicos ingresantes al sistema de residencias para realizar esas actividades. Se efectuó un estudio de corte transversal. Se incluyeron residentes de primer año de especialidades clínicas y quirúrgicas y sus docentes. Se enviaron encuestas electrónicas o en papel, con participación voluntaria y anónima. Se investigó la estimación sobre el nivel de supervisión que requerían los médicos ingresantes durante el primer mes de formación para 13 actividades. Se observaron diferencias significativas entre la evaluación hecha por residentes (n = 71) y los docentes (n = 39) en 11 de 13 de esas actividades. Más de la mitad de los docentes consideró que los residentes requerían supervisión directa para realizarlas, con las excepciones de formular interrogatorios clínicos y buscar evidencia. La mayoría de los residentes consideró que se requería supervisión directa solo en seis de ellas. En conclusión, los residentes estimaron requerir menor supervisión que sus docentes, quienes pensaban que los ingresantes al sistema de residencia no eran capaces de realizar la mayoría de las competencias clínicas de manera autónoma. Sería importante mejorar esta evaluación en los recién graduados, para definir con mayor precisión los niveles de supervisión.

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there are thirteen core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) that medical graduates should be able to perform in their first day of residency, without direct supervision. In Argentina EPAs are not clearly defined. Moreover, there is no local data about the need of supervision regarding these activities. The aim of this study was to assess residents' and teaching physicians' estimations about the level of supervision that physicians in their first month of residency needed in order to perform EPAs. A cross-section study was conducted. First-year medical residents and teaching physicians were included. Electronic or paper surveys were sent, asking the level of supervision the participants estimated that residents needed to perform the 13 core EPAs, during their first month of residency. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. There were significant differences between the opinion of residents (n = 71) and teaching physicians (n = 39), for 11 out of 13 EPAs. More than half of the teaching physicians considered that residents needed direct supervision when performing EPAs, except for asking clinical questions and looking for evidence. Most residents thought that they required direct supervision in 6 EPAs. In conclusion, medical residents perceived the need of lower levels of supervision when compared to teaching physicians, who considered that medical graduates were not capable of performing most EPAs without direct supervision upon entering residency. Thus, it would be important to improve the procedures to evaluate the competences of medical graduates in order to establish more accurate supervision levels.

Impacto de diferentes modalidades de evaluación en el promedio de notas de estudiantes de Medicina: un estudio de intervención no aleatorizado / Impact of different types of evaluation on the average grade of medicine students: a non-randomized interventional study

Introducción: en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje existen múltiples conflictos al momento de seleccionar el tipo de evaluación que debería aplicarse a estudiantes de Medicina. Nuestro objetivo es comparar diferencias en la media de notas de tres modalidades de examen (oral, escrito para desarrollar y preguntas de opción múltiple) para así determinar cómo estas podrían afectar el desempeño de los estudiantes de Medicina en el campo de la Farmacología. Material y métodos: estudio cuasi experimental con una intervención no aleatorizada en una muestra por conveniencia de estudiantes de Medicina. A fin de evaluar diferencias en la media de notas se hizo un análisis ANOVA para muestras pareadas y luego los correspondientes tests de T para muestras pareadas. Resultados: enrolamos inicialmente a 36 estudiantes; 7 fueron excluidos (4 por ausencia y 3 por abandono), y se obtuvieron 29 participantes. La media de notas del examen oral y la de preguntas de opción múltiple fueron ambas significativamente superiores a la del examen escrito para desarrollar (oral vs. escrito: diferencia 1,8 puntos; IC 95% 0,8 a 2,7; p < 0,01; opción múltiple vs. escrito: diferencia 2,1 puntos; IC 95% 1,4 a 2,9; p < 0,01). No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las notas medias del examen oral y del examen de preguntas de opción múltiple (p = 0,37). Conclusión: los estudiantes de Medicina obtienen peores notas en el examen escrito para desarrollar en Farmacología, en relación con los exámenes oral y de preguntas de opción múltiple. Esto posiblemente se asocie al hecho de que aquella modalidad es menos frecuentemente empleada en la carrera de Medicina. (AU)

Introduction: in the teaching-learning process, there are many problems in the selection of the most suitable type of exam for evaluating medical students. Our target was to compare differences in the average grade of medical students upon taking three different types of exam (oral, written, and multiple-choice questions) to determine how these different types of exam may affect the performance of medical students in the area of Pharmacology. Material and methods: we conducted a quasi experimental study by applying a non-randomized intervention to a convenience sample of medical students. To evaluate differences in the average grades among three groups, an ANOVA analysis was applied followed by paired T-tests. Results: we initially enrolled 36 students; 7 were excluded (4 were absent and 3 abandoned the intervention), arriving at a total sum of 29 participants. The average grades of the oral exam and multiple-choice questions were both significantly higher than the written exam (oral vs. written: difference 1.8 points; 95%CI 0.8 to 2.7, p < 0.01; multiple-choice vs. written: difference 2.1 points, 95%CI 1.4 to 2.9, p < 0.01). There were no significant differences between the average grades on the oral exam and the multiple-choice exam (p = 0.37). Conclusion: medical students have worse grades on written exams in Pharmacology, as compared to oral and multiple-choice exams. This could possibly be associated with the fact that this type of exam is less frequently applied in Medical School. (AU)

Conhecimento de acadêmicos da saúde sobre ressuscitação cardiopulmonar no suporte básico de vida / The knowledge of health academics with regards to cardiopulmonary resuscitation in basic life support / El conocimiento académico acerca de la salud cardiopulmonar reanimación en soporte vital básico

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos da escola da saúde de uma universidade privada sobre o atendimento de ressuscitação cardiopulmonar no suporte básico de vida. Método: Estudo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado em uma universidade privada com 276 estudantes dos cursos de enfermagem, educação física, fisioterapia e nutrição que responderam a um questionário sobre o tema. Resultados: Constatou-se que os alunos entrevistados, em geral, obtiveram desempenho razoável sobre o conhecimento de ressuscitação cardiopulmonar. Destacaram-se os alunos do curso de enfermagem que apresentaram melhor correlação positiva de 0,8658, bem próximo do indicador 1, que representa uma correlação forte, seguidos dos alunos de fisioterapia com 0,2406. Conclusão: Foi possível identificar que apenas os alunos de dois cursos obtiveram desempenho significativo, tendo em vista que esse é um conhecimento essencial em suas profissões

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of the academics of the health school of a private university about the care of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in basic life support. Method: Descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in a private university with 276 students from the nursing, physical education, physiotherapy and nutrition courses who answered a questionnaire on the subject. Results: It was found that the interviewed students, in general, obtained a reasonable performance on the knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Nursing students with a better positive correlation of 0.8658, close to indicator 1, showed a strong correlation, followed by physical therapy students with 0.2406. Conclusion: It was possible to identify that only the students of two courses obtained significant performance, considering that this is an essential knowledge in their professions

Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los académicos de la escuela de salud de una universidad privada sobre la atención de la resucitación cardiopulmonar en el soporte básico de la vida. Método: Estudio descriptivo, con abordaje cuantitativo, realizado en una universidad privada con 276 estudiantes de los cursos de enfermería, educación física, fisioterapia y nutrición que respondieron a un cuestionario sobre el tema. Resultados: Se constató que los alumnos entrevistados, en general, obtuvieron desempeño razonable sobre el conocimiento de la resucitación cardiopulmonar. Se destacaron los alumnos del curso de enfermería que presentaron mejor correlación positiva de 0,8658, muy cerca del indicador 1, que representa una correlación fuerte, seguidos de los alumnos de fisioterapia con 0,2406. Conclusión: Fue posible identificar que sólo los alumnos de dos cursos obtuvieron desempeño significativo, teniendo en cuenta que ese es un conocimiento esencial en sus profesiones

Debriefing evaluation in nursing clinical simulation: a cross-sectional study / Evaluación del debriefing en la simulación clínica en enfermería: un estudio transversal / Avaliação do debriefing na simulação clínica em enfermagem: um estudo transversal

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the contribution of debriefing after clinical simulations for nursing students. Method: Quantitative study, conducted with 35 nursing students who participated in five clinical simulation scenarios with planned debriefings based on the model of the National League Nursing/Jeffries Simulation Theory. After the fifth scenario, students answered the Debriefing Evaluation Scale associated with the Simulation. Results: The items evaluated involved the psychosocial, cognitive, and affective values, and within a scale from one to five, the highest mean was found in cognitive value with 4.23 (±0.56) points, then in psychosocial value with 3.77 (±0.53), and finally in affective value with 3.71 (±0.63) points. Conclusion: The debriefing conducted after the clinical simulation scenarios was a reflective exercise that contributed to the student integrating multiple knowledges in affective, cognitive and psychosocial values, and thus develop the competencies required.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la contribución del debriefing después de las simulaciones clínicas para los estudiantes de enfermería. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, realizado con 35 estudiantes de enfermería que participaron de cinco escenarios de simulación clínica con debriefings planificados a partir del modelo de National League Nursing/Jeffries Simulation Theory. Después del quinto escenario, los estudiantes respondieron a la Escala de Evaluación del Debriefing relacionada a la simulación. Resultados: Los elementos evaluados incluyeron los valores psicosociales, cognitivos y afectivos, siendo que en la escala de 1 a 5 se obtuvo la mayor media en el valor cognitivo con 4,23 (±0,56) puntos, luego el psicosocial con 3,77 (±0,53) y, por último, en el valor afectivo con 3,71 (±0,63) puntos. Conclusión: El debriefing evaluado después de los escenarios de simulación clínica fue un ejercicio que contribuyó al estudiante a integrar conocimientos múltiples en los valores afectivo, cognitivo y psicosocial, y así desarrollar las competencias requeridas.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a contribuição do debriefing após as simulações clínicas para estudantes de enfermagem. Método: Estudo quantitativo, realizado com 35 estudantes de enfermagem que participaram de cinco cenários de simulação clínica com debriefings planejados a partir do modelo da National League Nursing/Jeffries Simulation Theory. Após o quinto cenário, os estudantes responderam a Escala de Avaliação do Debriefing associado à Simulação. Resultados: Os itens avaliados envolveram os valores psicossocial, cognitivo e afetivo, sendo que dentro de uma escala de um a cinco, a maior média foi no valor cognitivo com 4,23 (±0,56) pontos, em seguida no psicossocial com 3,77 (±0,53) e por último no valor afetivo com 3,71 (±0,63) pontos. Conclusão: O debriefing conduzido após os cenários de simulação clínica foi um exercício reflexivo que contribuiu para o estudante integrar saberes múltiplos nos valores afetivo, cognitivo e psicossocial, e assim desenvolver as competências requeridas.

Fatores determinantes na escolha de um cirurgião plástico / Determining factors in choosing a plastic surgeon

Introdução: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo entender os fatores que determinam a escolha de um cirurgião plástico, na visão dos pacientes. É um projeto piloto que deve ser ampliado e aprofundado em outros estudos. Método: Foi idealizada uma pesquisa com 22 perguntas de múltipla escolha na forma de questionário. O tempo médio de resposta era de 8 minutos. As perguntas abordavam vários aspectos como a indicação/formação/titulação do cirurgião, percepção da primeira consulta e do consultório. Não havia possibilidade de identificação da paciente ou do cirurgião. O anonimato era garantido. Resultados: O índice de resposta foi de 86,66%. A maioria (92,22%) era do sexo feminino, com idade média de 35 anos. A maior parte tinha ensino médio e superior completos, com ganho familiar médio mensal de R$ 2 a 10 mil. Quase 40% não sabiam da titulação do cirurgião escolhido e 33,7% não sabia o tempo de formação do mesmo. A maioria (81,6%) acredita ter pago um valor na média pela sua cirurgia e metade não pesquisou a apresentação online do cirurgião. A maioria (67%) não tinha feito nenhuma cirurgia plástica previamente. Foi apresentada uma lista de 10 itens em ordem decrescente de importância. Conclusões: Os fatores determinantes para a escolha do cirurgião plástico nesta amostra, em ordem decrescente são: 1-Indicação, 2-Titulação e 3-Primeira consulta. Preço não está entre os primeiros atributos e apresentação online foi um dos últimos itens citados. Uma parte significativa dos pesquisados não conhece a titulação e nem o tempo de formação do seu cirurgião.

Introduction: This study aims to understand the factors that determine the choice of a plastic surgeon from the patient's perspective. This is a pilot project, which should be broadened and deepened by other studies. Method: A survey was devised in the form of a questionnaire with 22 multiple choice questions. The average response time was 8 minutes. The questions addressed various aspects, such as the recommendation, training, and accreditation of the surgeon; perception of the first consultation; and the clinic. There was no possibility of identifying the patient or surgeon; hence, anonymity was guaranteed. Results: The response rate was 86.66%. The majority (92.22%) of the respondents were female, with a mean age of 35 years. Most had completed secondary and higher education, with an average monthly family income of R$ 2,000 to 10,000. Almost 40% did not know the accreditation of the surgeon chosen and 33.7% did not know the length of training the surgeon had undergone. The majority (81.6%) believed they had paid an average amount for their surgery and half did not research the surgeon's online profile. The majority (67%) had not undergone any previous plastic surgery. A list of 10 items in descending order of importance was presented. Conclusions: The determining factors for the choice of the plastic surgeon in this sample, in descending order were: 1) Recommendation, 2) Accreditation, and 3) First consultation. Price was not the most important factor and online presence was one of the last items cited. A significant proportion of respondents did not know either the accreditation level or the length of training of their surgeon.

Apreciación de los médicos residentes acerca de la supervisión de sus tareas por médicos mayores / Appreciation of resident doctors about the supervision of their tasks by senior doctors

Introducción. La educación en residencias médicas, tiene como objetivo el desarrollo de competencias. Para que esto ocurra los tutores deben reflexionar sobre su propia actividad docente. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer qué piensan los residentes del Servicio de Obstetricia del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (HIBA) respecto de la supervisión que reciben. Material y métodos. Se realizó un cuestionario abierto no estandarizado sobre aspectos relevantes de la supervisión de los residentes. Las preguntas se enfocaron en la supervisión en general que reciben. Resultados. Se analizaron 14 cuestionarios. La supervisión en general, (11/14) fue considerada "adecuada", (refiriéndose a la posibilidad de consulta, supervisión constante en cirugías y buen clima de aprendizaje). Observaron falencias en la supervisión en guardia (5/14). Perciben un buen equilibrio entre autonomía alcanzada y la posibilidad de consulta. Sobre las devoluciones, todos consideran que deben ser oportunas (cercanas a la situación que está siendo evaluada), y destacan que no siempre es así (6/14). Las evaluaciones formativas son consideradas suficientes para valorar el desempeño de los residentes (8/14). La mayoría (9/14) proponen actividades de simulación y talleres de casos clínicos y temas básicos de obstetricia (5/14). Comentarios. La realización de este cuestionario permitió conocer la opinión de los residentes sobre aspectos relevantes de la enseñanza clínica y de la supervisión que reciben. Los resultados muestran que la supervisión en general ha sido considerada como positiva y que existe un buen clima de aprendizaje. (AU)

Introduction. The ultimate goal of medical education during residency is skill development. In order for this to occur, tutors must often reflect on their own teaching activity and experiences. The aim of this study was to evaluate how the residents of the Obstetrics Department of the Hospital Italiano of Buenos Aires (HIBA) perceive the supervision they receive from their elder staff. Materials and Methods. We developed an open non-standardized questionnaire detailing relevant aspects of resident supervision. The questions were specifically oriented towards the global aspects of the supervision process. Results. Fourteen questionnaires were analyzed. In general, 11 out of 14 described their supervision as "adequate" in terms of availability of advisory and consultation opportunities, constant supervision during surgical procedures and an encouraging learning environment. Several weaknesses were observed regarding supervision during active call duty (5/14). In general, a favorable balance is noted between resident autonomy and senior availability for consult. With regards to feedback, they all concur in saying that timing is key (ideally feedback should be offered in close proximity to the activity that is being supervised) and point out that this is not always the case (6/14). Formative assessments are globally considered adequate for resident evaluation (8/14). Most surveys suggest use of simulation activities and clinical case workshops regarding basic obstetric practice scenarios (9/14). Comments. The development of this questionnaire has given us great insight towards our residents' thoughts regarding clinical teaching and supervision. Results show that supervision is in general regarded as a positive experience and the learning environment is perceived as pleasant and nurturing. (AU)

Academic performance of students who underwent psychiatric treatment at the students' mental health service of a Brazilian university / Desempenho acadêmico de alunos que se submeteram a tratamento psiquiátrico no serviço de saúde mental para estudantes de uma universidade brasileira

ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: University students are generally at the typical age of onset of mental disorders that may affect their academic performance. We aimed to characterize the university students attended by psychiatrists at the students’ mental health service (SAPPE) and to compare their academic performance with that of non-patient students. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study based on review of medical files and survey of academic data at a Brazilian public university. METHODS: Files of 1,237 students attended by psychiatrists at SAPPE from 2004 to 2011 were reviewed. Their academic performance coefficient (APC) and status as of July 2015 were compared to those of a control group of 2,579 non-patient students matched by gender, course and year of enrolment. RESULTS: 37% of the patients had had psychiatric treatment and 4.5% had made suicide attempts before being attended at SAPPE. Depression (39.1%) and anxiety disorders/phobias (33.2%) were the most frequent diagnoses. Severe mental disorders such as psychotic disorders (3.7%) and bipolar disorder (1.9%) were less frequent. Compared with non-patients, the mean APC among the undergraduate patients was slightly lower (0.63; standard deviation, SD: 0.26; versus 0.64; SD: 0.28; P = 0.025), but their course completion rates were higher and course abandonment rates were lower. Regarding postgraduate students, patients and non-patients had similar completion rates, but patients had greater incidence of discharge for poor performance and lower dropout rates. CONCLUSION: Despite the inclusion of socially vulnerable people with severe mental disorders, the group of patients had similar academic performance, and in some aspects better, than, that of non-patients.

RESUMO CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Estudantes universitários geralmente estão na faixa etária típica do início de transtornos mentais que podem afetar seu desempenho acadêmico. Tivemos como objetivos caracterizar os estudantes atendidos por psiquiatras em serviço universitário de saúde mental para alunos (SAPPE) e comparar seu desempenho acadêmico com o de alunos não pacientes. DESENHO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal baseado em revisão de prontuários e levantamento de dados acadêmicos em uma universidade pública brasileira. MÉTODOS: Prontuários de 1.237 estudantes assistidos por psiquiatras do SAPPE entre 2004 e 2011 foram revisados. Seu coeficiente de rendimento (CR) e status acadêmicos em julho de 2015 foram levantados e comparados aos de um grupo de controle com 2.579 alunos não pacientes, pareados por sexo, curso e ano de matrícula. RESULTADOS: 37% dos pacientes tiveram acompanhamento psiquiátrico e 4,5% fizeram tentativas de suicídio prévios ao atendimento pelo serviço. Os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram depressão (39,1%) e transtornos fóbico-ansiosos (33,2%). Transtornos mentais graves, como o psicótico (3,7%) e o bipolar (1,9%), foram menos frequentes. Entre os pacientes dos cursos de graduação, o CR médio foi levemente inferior (0,63; desvio padrão, DP: 0,26; versus 0,64; DP: 0,28; P = 0,025) que o de não pacientes, mas suas taxas de conclusão do curso foram maiores e as de evasão, menores. Na pós-graduação, as taxas de conclusão foram semelhantes, mas pacientes tiveram maior frequência de desligamento por baixo desempenho acadêmico e menor de desistência. CONCLUSÃO: Mesmo incluindo pessoas socialmente vulneráveis e com transtornos mentais graves, o grupo de pacientes teve desempenho acadêmico semelhante e, em alguns aspectos melhor, do que o de não pacientes.

Comparative study of knowledge about oral cancer among undergraduate dental students / Estudo comparativo do conhecimento sobre câncer bucal entre acadêmicos de odontologia

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate and compare the knowledge of dental undergraduate students about oral cancer. Methods: The students were divided into two groups according to semester attended in the undergraduate course: Group A, the first semester; and Group B, seventh semester. They were asked to answer a questionnaire about epidemiology, risk factors, clinical aspects, therapeutic solutions and oral self-examination. For statistical analysis, the Fisher's exact test, the Cochran's G test and Kendall's concordance test were used, with significance level set at 0.05. Results: Regarding the prevalent sex, only 8.0% of Group A and 56.0% of Group B judged males as the frequent affected by the disease (p=0.0006). In terms of age, 84.0% of the Group B and 44.0% of the Group A estimated that most cases were diagnosed over 40 years (p=0.0072). Smoking was identified as the major risk factor for 64.0% and 91.6% of Groups A and B, respectively (p=0.0110). On issues related to sex, ethnicity, age, risk factors, self-examination, treatment, professional responsible for treatment and profile of an individual with the disease, the seventh-semester showed significantly higher correct answer percentages than first-semester undergraduates. Conclusion: There was significant correlation between the right and wrong answers given by first and seventh semester students, making necessary a specific approach directed to their lack of knowledge.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar o conhecimento de acadêmicos de odontologia sobre câncer bucal. Métodos: Os acadêmicos foram divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com o semestre cursado na graduação: Grupo A, primeiro semestre; e Grupo B: sétimo semestre. Eles foram convidados a responderem um questionário referente a epidemiologia, fatores de risco, aspectos clínicos, soluções terapêuticas e autoexame bucal. Para a análise estatística dos resultados, foram utilizados o teste exato de Fisher, o teste G de Cochran e o teste de concordância de Kendall, com nível de significância estabelecido em 0,05. Resultados: Somente 8,0% do Grupo A e 56,0% do Grupo B julgaram o sexo masculino como aquele frequentemente acometido pela lesão (p=0,0006). Em relação à faixa etária, 84,0% do Grupo B e 44,0% do Grupo A estimaram que a maioria dos casos era diagnosticada acima dos 40 anos (p=0,0072). O tabagismo foi apontado como principal fator de risco por 64,0% e 91,6% dos alunos dos Grupos A e B, respectivamente (p=0,0110). Nas questões referentes a sexo, etnia, faixa etária, fatores de risco, autoexame, tratamento, profissional responsável pelo tratamento e perfil de um indivíduo portador da lesão, os alunos do sétimo semestre apresentaram percentagens de respostas corretas significantemente maiores que as dos discentes do primeiro semestre. Conclusão: Houve significativa concordância entre os erros e acertos dos discentes do primeiro e sétimo semestres, sendo necessária uma abordagem específica direcionada à deficiência por eles apresentadas.

Avaliação de um programa admissional para a equipe de enfermagem / Evaluation of an admission program for the nursing team

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia dos treinamentos ministrados à equipe de enfermagem, no período de integração. Métodos: Pesquisa de avaliação somativa e experimentação desenvolvida com 52 profissionais de enfermagem. Para a coleta de dados, foram consideradas a avaliação de reação, que mensurou o sentimento do profissional em relação ao instrutor e ao conteúdo do treinamento, e a avaliação da aprendizagem, que mensurou a eficácia do treinamento, por meio de questões técnicas de múltipla escolha sobre o conteúdo ministrado em dois momentos: antes do início e no término do período de integração. Resultados: As médias da avaliação de reação do treinamento prático e de laboratório foram consideradas excelentes, e as notas do pré e pós-teste foram, respectivamente, 5,9 e 7,2 pontos (p < 0,0001). Conclusão: Os treinamentos ministrados durante o período de integração foram eficazes e desenvolveram as competências necessárias para a melhoria da qualidade da assistência e segurança do paciente.

Repensando la selección de la carrera de Medicina desde los factores que inciden en la formación / Rethinking the selection of medical students, considering non-cognitive skills

In Chile the only requirement to study medicine is to obtain an academic achievement score over a certain cutoff value. However, the literature states that this type of selection is insufficient, since the medical profession requires cognitive and non-cognitive skills. These abilities are associated with better adaptation and academic success, as well as less dropping out. Therefore, those skills should be considered in the selection process to assure that the education goals are met. The aim of this study was to review the existing literature regarding the selection and evaluation criteria for students who are applying to medical schools. It was evident that Chilean medical schools need to establish appropriate criteria to ensure a more inclusive and fair admission. They need to design a system of admission with solid evidence of validity and reliability, complementary to the current form of student selection. This system should be considered common to all schools of medicine and, in turn, consider the sensibilities of the particular mission of each school, since academic, cognitive, inter- and intrapersonal aspects may vary among them.

Utilidad de la evaluación formativa en cursos clínicos integrativos en estudiantes de pregrado de medicina / Perception of medical students about formative assessments during clinical courses

Background: Formative evaluation is a range of formal assessment employed by professors during the teaching process in order to modify curriculum activities, to improve student attainment. For students, it is helpful to evaluate their learning process. Although recommended, it is seldom used. Aim: To evaluate the perception and performance of medical students subjected to formative assessments during an integrative clinical course. Material and Methods: Fourth year medical students that participated in a multiple choice formative assessment, similar to the final exam during 2007 and 2008, responded a survey about the usefulness and quality of such assessment. Student achievement was expressed as the percentage of correct answers of the tests. Results: The formative assessment was answered by 99% of students. In 2007 97% of students considered the experience as excellent or very good and 92% evaluated it as useful or very useful. During 2008 the figures were 89% and 79%. The students outlined that this assessment oriented their study, allowed them to discover their weaknesses and have a perception of the degree of difficulty of the final exam. Over 90% of students that took the formative evaluation, improved their academic achievement. Conclusions: Formative assessments are well evaluated by medical students and improve their academic achievement.

Modelo de Evaluación de Impacto del posgrado académico en los docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas "General Calixto García" / Impact Evaluation Model of the academic postgraduate in the teachers of the Faculty of Medical Sciences "General Calixto García"

En la investigación realizada se diseñó un modelo de Evaluación de impacto del posgrado académico en el comportamiento profesional y humano de los docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas "General Calixto García". A partir de la aplicación del modelo de tránsito se caracterizó el comportamiento profesional y humano de los docentes, revelando los problemas a resolver en la evaluación del impacto académico en general y en la formación académica de posgrado en particular. El resultado de las indagaciones teóricas realizadas, permitió la sistematización de los antecedentes y referentes históricos acerca del desarrollo del Sistema Nacional de Salud cubano, de la formación académica de posgrado, las características del posgrado en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas "General Calixto García" y de los modelos de evaluación y de evaluación de impacto. Las indagaciones empíricas permitieron caracterizar el estado actual del comportamiento profesional y humano de los docentes. Entre los principales problemas se identificó el dominio de las características pedagógicas del posgrado y la producción intelectual relacionada con la participación en proyectos de investigación, eventos y publicaciones de artículos científicos. Se constató la viabilidad del Modelo diseñado, a partir de la valoración positiva resultante de la consulta a especialistas, de los resultados de la aplicación del modelo de tránsito y de las transformaciones propuestas.

Relación entre expectativas profesionales y adquisición de competencias en pediatría / Relation between professional expectations and skills acquisition Paediatric

La tendencia a la globalización en diferentes aspectos de la economía y de la sociedad, entre ellos los laborales y educativos, hace necesario que se vinculen más estrechamente las necesidades del mercado de trabajocon la enseñanza. La metodología del examen clínico objetivo estructurado (ECOE) cumple con los requisitos de una evaluación de competencias y además responde a las exigencias actuales de la educación médica superior. El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito valorar mediante el ECOE la adquisición de competencias en el área pediátrica del internado rotatorio de la Carrera de Medicina de la UNNE relacionándolas con las expectativas laborales futuras de los estudiantes. Si bien la mayoría de los cursantes obtuvieron buen nivel de aprobación en las instancias de evaluación tanto dinámicas como estáticas, se observaron puntajes más altos en quienes tenían inclinación a formarse como médicos pediatras, generalistas o de familia. En este grupo los porcentajes de reprobación fueron bajos, concluyendo que el proyecto laboral post-egreso influye positivamente en el interés por aprender, que queda reflejado en la adquisición de las competencias propias del área...

The trend towards globalization in different aspects of the economy and society, including employment andeducation, makes necessary to improve the relationship between work needings and teaching. The methodology of objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) meets the requirements of skills evaluation and also responds to the current demands of higher medical education. The purpose of this work was assessed by the OSCE skills acquisition in the pediatric area of the rotating internship in UNNE medical carreer, relating them with job prospects of students. Most students obtained good level of approval in both dynamic and static assessment, but higher scores were observed in those who expect to work as pediatricians, general or family phisicians. In this group there were lowfail rates, concluding that the post- graduation work project positively influences the interest in learning, which is reflected in the acquisition of the skills of the area.

Aprendizaje autodirigido en estudiantes de primer año de medicina de la Universidad de Concepción y su relación con el perfil sociodemográfico y académico / Association between self-directed learning behaviors, socio-demographic and academic variables among medical students

Medical education must encourage autonomous learning behaviors among students. However the great income profile disparity among university students may influence their capacity to acquire such skills. Aim: To assess the association between self-directed learning, socio-demographic and academic variables. Material and Methods: The self-directed learning readiness scale was applied to 202 medical students aged between 17 and 25 years (64% males). Simultaneously information about each surveyed participant was obtained from the databases of the medical school. Results: There is an association between socio-demographic and academic variables with the general scale of self-directed learning and the subscales learning planning and willingness to learn. Participants coming from municipal schools have a greater willingness to learn than their counterparts coming from subsidized and private schools. High school grades are related to self-directed learning and the subscales learning planning and self-assessment. Conclusions: Among the surveyed medical students, there is a relationship between self-directed learning behaviors, the type of school where they come from and the grades that they obtained during high school.

Análisis de los factores asociados al rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de la carrera de Medicina / Analysis of factors associated with academic performance of students in the medical career

La Institución Universitaria tiene como objetivo el éxito académico de sus estudiantes, y las deficiencias en este ámbito se pueden manifestar ya sea, a partir de dificultades en el rendimiento académico, o bien en el abandono de la universidad por parte del estudiante, siendo esta problemática una preocupación de los investigadores en educación desde hace varias décadas. La deserción estudiantil es uno de los problemas que aborda la mayoría de las Instituciones de educación superior de toda Latino-américa. A través de distintas investigaciones, se da cuenta de un número importante de estudiantes que no logran culminar sus estudios universitarios, como el consecuente costo social asociado a este fenómeno. Así, la educación superior no sólo se enfrenta a la problemática de lograr y responder son calidad a los altos niveles de acceso a las universidades, sino de lograr, además, adecuados niveles de permanencia y egreso. Estas investigación se planteó el objetivo de identificar y analizar los factores asociados al rendimiento académico en los estudiantes del Ciclo Básico de la carrera de Medicina de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.

SUMMARY: University has as one of its objetives the academic success of its students. Deficiencies in academic performance and student dropout have been a matter of concern for educational researchers for several decades. Student dropout is a problem that has been addressed by most higher education institutions in Latin America. Various research studies have revealed that a significant number of students do not complete their university trajectories, a phenomenon which entails social costs. Thus, higher education is not only concermed with providing a high quality response to the problems posed by the high number of incoming students by also with ensuring high levels of retention and graduation. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the factors associated with the academic performance of students of the Basic Common Cycle of the studie leading to an MD degree in the school of Medicine of the National University of Córdoba, Argentina.