Una revisión sistemática del uso de la inteligencia artificial en la educación / A systematic review of the use of artificial intelligence in education

Introducción. El uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación ha sido objeto de una creciente atención en los últimos años. La IA se ha utilizado para mejorar la personalización del aprendizaje, la retroalimentación y la evaluación de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, también hay desafíos y limitaciones asociados. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar las principales tendencias y áreas de aplicación de la inteligencia artificial en la educación, así como analizar los beneficios y limitaciones de su uso en este ámbito. Métodos. Se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática que exploró el empleo de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito educativo. Esta revisión siguió una metodología de investigación basada en la búsqueda de literatura, compuesta por cinco etapas. La investigación se realizó utilizando Scopus como fuente de consulta primaria y se empleó la herramienta VOSviewer para analizar los resultados obtenidos. Resultados. Se encontraron numerosos estudios que investigan el uso de la IA en la educación. Los resultados sugieren que la IA puede mejorar significativamente la personalización del aprendizaje, proporcionando recomendaciones de actividades y retroalimentación adaptadas a las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante. Conclusiones. A pesar de las ventajas del uso de la IA en la educación, también hay desafíos y limitaciones que deben abordarse, como la calidad de los datos utilizados por la IA, la necesidad de capacitación para educadores y estudiantes, y las preocupaciones sobre la privacidad y la seguridad de los datos de los estudiantes. Es importante seguir evaluando los efectos del uso de la IA en la educación para garantizar su uso efectivo y responsable.

Introduction. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has been the subject of increasing attention in recent years. AI has been used to improve personalized learning, feedback, and student assessment. However, there are also challenges and limitations. The aim of this study was to identify the main trends and areas of application of artificial intelligence in education, as well as to analyze the benefits and limitations of its use in this field. Methods. A systematic review was carried out on the use of artificial intelligence in education, using a literature search research methodology with five stages, based on the Scopus query and the tool for analyzing results with VOSviewer. Results. Numerous studies investigating the use of AI in education were found. The results suggest that AI can significantly improve personalized learning by providing activity recommendations and feedback tailored to the individual needs of each student. Conclusions. Despite the advantages of using AI in education, there are also challenges and limitations that need to be addressed, such as the quality of data used by AI, the need for training for educators and students, and concerns about the privacy and security of student data. It is important to continue evaluating the effects of AI use in education to ensure its effective and responsible use.

Perfil e percurso profissional de egressos dos cursos de mestrado e doutorado da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (2013-2020) / Profile and career path of graduates from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation master's and doctoral courses (2013-2020) / Perfil y trayectoria profesional de egresados de los cursos de maestría y doctorado de la Fundación Oswaldo Cruz (2013-2020)

Resumo: O objetivo do estudo é analisar o perfil de egressos e identificar fatores associados ao desempenho positivo relativo à trajetória de formação e de inserção profissional entre aqueles que concluíram cursos presenciais de mestrado e doutorado acadêmico da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Brasil). Participaram do estudo 2.462 egressos (1.402 de mestrado e 1.060 de doutorado) que responderam um questionário digital, contendo questões sobre perfil do egresso e inserção profissional antes do ingresso no curso e após a conclusão. Foi criada uma medida sobre "desempenho positivo pós-curso". Os resultados revelam que egressos de mestrado com impacto positivo do curso tendem a ser homens; ter especialização antes de ingressar no curso; ter emprego remunerado após o término do curso nas áreas de pesquisa, educação, assistência e gestão; e ser servidor público. No doutorado o seguinte perfil é evidenciado: egressos com emprego remunerado após o término do curso nas áreas de pesquisa ou educação; contratados por Regime Jurídico Único ou contrato temporário de pessoa jurídica; e com publicação científica ou patente. A avaliação/acompanhamento de egressos deve se instaurar como uma importante política pública educacional, incorporada no processo de autoavaliação institucional, o que possibilita rever rumos e prioridades na agenda educacional e pedagógica da instituição.

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the profile of graduates and identify factors associated with positive performance regarding training and professional insertion among those who have completed face-to-face master's and doctoral courses at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Brazil). A total of 2,462 graduates participated in the study (1,402 master's and 1,060 doctoral graduates), who answered a digital questionnaire containing questions about individual characteristics and professional insertion before entering the course and after completion. A measure on "positive post-course performance" was created. The results show that Master's graduates with a positive impact from the course tend to be men; to have a specialization degree before entering the course; to have paid employment after finishing the course in the areas of research, education, assistance, and management; and to be civil servants. In the Doctorate, the following profile is evident: graduates with paid employment after finishing the course in the areas of research or education; hired under a single legal regime or temporary contract as a legal entity; and with a scientific publication or patent. Evaluating/monitoring graduates must be established as an important public educational policy, incorporated into the institutional self-evaluation process, which makes it possible to review directions and priorities in the institution's educational and pedagogical agenda.

Resumen: El objetivo del estudio es analizar el perfil de egresados e identificar factores asociados al desempeño positivo relacionado a la trayectoria de formación e inserción profesional entre aquellos que concluyeron cursos presenciales de maestría y doctorado académico de la Fundación Oswaldo Cruz (Brasil). Participaron del estudio 2.462 egresados (1.402 de maestría y 1.060 de doctorado) que contestaron el cuestionario de manera digital, con preguntas sobre el perfil del egresado y la inserción profesional antes del ingreso al curso y tras su conclusión. Se creó una medida sobre "desempeño positivo tras el curso". Los resultados muestran que los egresados de la maestría con un impacto positivo del curso tienden a ser hombres; tener especialización antes de ingresar al curso; tener trabajo remunerado tras concluir el curso en las áreas de investigación, educación, asistencia y gestión; y ser funcionario público. Se evidencia el siguiente perfil en el doctorado: egresados con trabajo remunerado tras el término del curso en las áreas de investigación o educación; contratados bajo un régimen jurídico único o un contrato temporal de persona jurídica; y con publicación científica o patente. La evaluación/seguimiento de egresados se debe establecer como una importante política pública educativa, incorporada en el proceso de autoevaluación institucional, lo que permite revisar direcciones y prioridades en la agenda educativa y pedagógica de la institución.

Percepciones de profesores y estudiantes acerca de la utilización del portafolios en la asignatura Prevención en Salud

Fundamento: en el ámbito de la pedagogía universitaria, el modelo docente adopta una nueva visión, el aprendizaje desarrollador y la evaluación educativa; en este contexto ha surgido, en los últimos años, el portafolios. Objetivo valorar la percepción de profesores y estudiantes sobre la utilización del portafolio como herramienta de aprendizaje en la asignatura Prevención en Salud. Métodos: investigación educacional, realizada en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos en el primer período del curso 2022, sobre un universo constituido por el total de estudiantes de segundo año que cursaron la asignatura y los profesores que fungieron como tutores. La muestra fue seleccionada al azar, 64 estudiantes y 36 profesores, que aceptaron participar en la investigación respetando los principios éticos. Se empleó la técnica de la entrevista, se diseñó un cuestionario semiestructurado para explorar la opinión de estudiantes y profesores. Resultados: los docentes consideraron de utilidad el portafolio para el aprendizaje, al permitir objetivar y documentar las competencias, logrando dinamismo y estímulo para la reflexión; alegaron inconformidad en la evaluación refiriendo que requiere de mucho tiempo. Los estudiantes recibieron orientaciones sobre el portafolio, que les permitieron prepararse para su profesión, organizarse y autoevaluarse. Como debilidad destacaron la laboriosidad al considerarlo estresante, refiriéndose a la responsabilidad y al tiempo disponible e insuficiente motivación que brindan los tutores. Conclusiones: el portafolio es un instrumento centrado en el aprendizaje de competencias, con participación del estudiante y un tipo de evaluación que estimula la responsabilidad aplicando los conocimientos de la vida real en la práctica médica.

Foundation: in the university pedagogy field, the teaching model adopts a new vision: developer learning and educational evaluation; in this context, the portfolio has emerged in recent years. Objective: to assess the perception of teachers and students about the use of the portfolio as a learning tool in the Health Prevention subject. Methods: educational research, at the Cienfuegos Medical Sciences University in the first period of the 2022 academic year, a universe made up of the total number of second-year students who took the subject and the professors who served as tutors. The sample was randomly selected, 64 students and 36 teachers, who agreed to participate in the research respecting ethical principles. The interview technique was used, a semi-structured questionnaire was designed, exploring the opinion of students and teachers. Results: the teachers considered the portfolio useful for learning, as it allowed objectifying and documenting the competencies, achieving dynamism and stimulating reflection, they claimed disagreement in the evaluation, stating that it requires a lot of time. The students received guidance on the portfolio, which allowed them to prepare for their profession, organize and self-evaluate. As a weakness, they highlighted industriousness, considering it stressful, referring to the responsibility and the time available and insufficient motivation provided by the tutors. Conclusions: the portfolio is an instrument focused on learning competencies, with student participation and a type of evaluation that stimulates responsibility by applying real-life knowledge in medical practice.

Terminal efficiency, Lag and dropout in cohorts from 2007 to 2014 of dental students at the University of Costa Rica / Eficiencia terminal, rezago y abandono en las cohortes del 2007 al 2014 de estudiantes de Odontología de la Universidad de Costa Rica

Abstract Determine the terminal efficiency, lag and dropout in the cohorts of students who entered the dentistry career at the Faculty of Dentistry at University of Costa Rica in the lapse 2007 to 2014. Data from 736 files were collected. The variables considered were sex, admission age, nationality, marital status, children, admission note, domicile and high school. The data was collected from the Student Application System, the physical files, and the data base from the Supreme Court of Elections of Costa Rica. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariate analysis were made, which were implemented from two logistic regression models. 98% of the students were Costa Rican, 68% women, 79% entered according to the admission note, 43% entered with an age of 18 years or less, 50% came from a public school, 77% resided in the Greater Metropolitan Area and 95% were single and remained without children. The average terminal efficiency was 6%; 46% of students have graduated with lag, 16% are still enrolled and 32% dropped out. Sex, age, admission note, and motherhood are sociodemographic variables that are associated with terminal efficiency and dropout. The average terminal efficiency in the cohorts from 2007 to 2014 in the courses at the Faculty of Dentistry University of Costa Rica was very low, almost half of the students graduated with lag and about a third dropped out the studies. The grade from the admission note seems to be a predictor of students'academic behavior, higher grade had more chances of graduating and less likely to dropout.

Resumen Determinar la eficiencia terminal, el rezago y el abandono en las cohortes de los estudiantes que ingresaron a la carrera de Odontología de la Facultad de Odontología UCR en el período 2007 al 2014. Se recopilaron los datos de 736 expedientes. Las variables consideradas fueron: sexo, edad de ingreso, nacionalidad, estado civil, hijos, lugar y colegio de procedencia, y nota de examen de admisión. Los datos se recopilaron del Sistema de Aplicaciones Estudiantiles, los expedientes físicos y del Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones de Costa Rica. Se realizó estadística descriptiva, análisis bivariado y multivariado que se implementó a partir de dos modelos de regresión logística. El 98% de los estudiantes fueron costarricenses, el 68% mujeres, el 79% ingresó según la nota de admisión, el 43% ingresó con una edad de 18 años o menos, el 50% provenía de un colegio público, el 77% residía en la gran área Metropolitana y el 95% eran solteros y permanecieron sin hijos. La eficiencia terminal en promedio fue de 6%; el 46% de los estudiantes se han graduado con rezago, el 16% continúan matriculados y el 32% hizo abandono de los estudios. El sexo, la edad, la nota del examen de admisión y la maternidad son variables sociodemográficas que se asocian con la eficiencia terminal y el abandono. El promedio de la eficiencia terminal en las cohortes del 2007 al 2014 en la carrera de Odontología de la Facultad de Odontología UCR fue muy bajo, casi la mitad de los estudiantes se han graduado con rezago y cerca de un tercio hizo abandono de los estudios. La nota del examen de admisión parece ser un predictor en el comportamiento académico de los estudiantes: a mayor nota más posibilidades de graduarse y menos de abandonar la carrera.

Intervención educativa en una enfermedad desatendida: hidatidosis/ equinococosis quística en escolares del norte de Chile

Introducción: La hidatidosis es una zoonosis cuyo control más eficiente y eficaz es la promoción en salud, especialmente en la población infante-juvenil. Objetivo: Medir el impacto de un programa de intervención educativa sobre hidatidosis en escolares del norte de Chile. Método: Estudio intervencional educativo con fases pre y post test en 3.145 estudiantes de educación preescolar, primaria y secundaria de tres comunas. Se definieron dimensiones, unidades educativas y sistemas de evaluación incorporados en las bases curriculares. Se calculó el puntaje de logro de respuestas correctas utilizando la prueba t. Se estimó el tamaño del efecto mediante d de Cohen y análisis de varianza mixto. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la muestra total y en las variables género, comuna, procedencia rural-urbana y nivel de educación. Los puntajes post intervención fueron mayores y con tamaños de efecto grandes a excepción de los primeros niveles de educación. Se hallaron puntajes mayores post test y efectos de interacción con diferencias significativas en rural-urbano y en comuna anteriormente intervenida. La dimensión mejor evaluada fue "medidas de autocuidado" y la más baja "tenencia responsable de perros". Conclusiones: El programa educativo fue efectivo al ser dirigido a grupos etarios, mediante métodos pedagógicos en las bases curriculares de los establecimientos educacionales.

Background: Hydatidosis is a zoonosis whose most efficient and effective control is health promotion, especially in children and youth. Aim: To measure the impact of an educational intervention program on hydatidosis in schoolchildren in northern Chile. Method: Educational interventional study was performed with pre-post test phases in 3,145 students of preschool, primary and secondary education from three districts. Dimensions, educational units and evaluation systems were defined and incorporated into the curricular bases. The correct answer achievement score was calculated using the T-test. Effect size was estimated using Cohen's d and mixed analysis of variance. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in the total sample and in variables such as gender, district, rural-urban origin and level of education. Post-intervention scores were higher than pre-intervention and with large effect sizes, except for the first levels of education. Higher post-test scores and interaction effects were found with significant differences in rural-urban and in a previously intervened district. The best evaluated dimension was "self-care measures" and the lowest was "responsibly keeping dogs". Conclusions: The educational program was effective when directed to age groups, through pedagogical methods in the curricular bases of educational facilities.

Diagnóstico de calidad de los resúmenes de tesis de maestría en enfermería / Quality diagnosis in abstracts of master's thesis in nursing

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar las dimensiones de estructura del resumen y referencias bibliográficas en la calidad de las tesis de los graduados de 2015 a 2020 de la maestría en Enfermería de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Materiales y Métodos: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva y analítica. La muestra no probabilística estuvo integrada por 96 tesis de nivel maestría de cinco generaciones de graduados 2015-2020. El instrumento se conforma por 30 ítems, se adaptó al contexto del posgrado y fue validado por expertos en cuanto a claridad en la redacción, congruencia con la dimensión a valorar y pertinencia. Se llevó a cabo un estudio piloto en una población similar a la del estudio (14 tesis de posgrado). en las cinco dimensiones consideradas en la escala. Se utilizó la Correlación de Spearman para establecer una relación de las dimensiones y la calidad del resumen de la tesis. Se utilizó el paquete estadístico SPSS versión 21. Resultados: Las correlaciones obtenidas son positivas en todos los casos. La dimensión contenido y organización presenta una mayor correlación con las de resultados y metodología y la más fuerte con las referencias bibliográficas respecto a las otras dimensiones. La dimensión metodología obtuvo mayor significancia con resultados y discusión. La dimensión de resultados con la de metodología y la de contenido y organización. La dimensión de discusión con las dimensiones de resultados y metodología. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico permitió identificar que el resumen es fundamental para visibilizar la producción de tesis de la Maestría en Enfermería en bases de datos científicas. La estructura clara y homologada de los resúmenes y de las referencias bibliográficas es un criterio importante en la autoevaluación del programa.

Abstract Objective: Analyze the structure dimensions of the summary and bibliographic references in the quality of the theses of graduates from 2015 to 2020 of the master's degree in Nursing from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Materials and methods: Quantitative, descriptive and analytical research. The non-probabilistic sample consisted of 96 master's level theses from five generations of graduates 2015-2020. The instrument is made up of 30 items, it was adapted to the postgraduate context and was validated by experts in terms of clarity in the wording, congruence with the dimension to be assessed and relevance. A pilot study was carried out in a population similar to that of the study (14 postgraduate theses). in the five dimensions considered in the scale. Spearman's Correlation was used to establish a relationship between the dimensions and the quality of the thesis summary. The statistical package SPSS version 21 was used. Results: The correlations obtained are positive in all cases. The content and organization dimension presents a greater correlation with those of results and methodology and the strongest with the bibliographical references with respect to the other dimensions. The methodology dimension obtained greater significance with results and discussion. The dimension of results with that of methodology and that of content and organization. The discussion dimension with the dimensions of results and methodology. Conclusions: The diagnosis made it possible to identify that the summary is essential to make visible the production of the Master's theses in Nursing in scientific databases. The clear and approved structure of the abstracts and bibliographical references is an important criterion in the self-evaluation of the program.

Desarrollo de la Competencia Intercultural desde la formación de pregrado en la educación médica superior

La necesidad de desarrollar competencias interculturales no solo es un imperativo ético, en términos del respeto y comprensión de aquellas culturas diferentes, sino también un requisito técnico. Un profesional que pueda vincularse exitosamente con personas de diversas culturas probablemente logrará una interacción efectiva con usuarios y comunidades, un mayor nivel de confianza, que se traducirá en una mayor satisfacción con el cuidado y mejor adherencia terapéutica. En el presente artículo se analiza desde el punto de vista teórico la incorporación de la competencia intercultural en los currículos de las carreras de la salud. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de artículos y documentos relacionados con la competencia intercultural en la educación superior en bases de datos Pubmed y Scielo, y en páginas web de organizaciones ligadas con la temática de enseñanza y aprendizaje en educación superior, cultura y diversidad.

The need to develop intercultural competences is not only an ethical imperative, in terms of respect and understanding of those different cultures, but also a technical requirement. A professional who can successfully connect with people from diverse cultures will probably achieve effective interaction with users and communities, a higher level of trust, which will translate into greater satisfaction with care and better therapeutic adherence. This article analyzes from a theoretical point of view the incorporation of intercultural competence in the curricula of health careers. A bibliographic review of articles and documents related to intercultural competence in higher education was carried out in Pubmed and Scielo databases, and in web pages of organizations linked to the subject of teaching and learning in higher education, culture and diversity.

Rúbricas como instrumento de evaluación de ateneos en una residencia de Bioquímica Clínica de un hospital universitario. Estudio sobre su confiabilidad e impacto educativo / Rubrics as an evaluation instrument for conferences in a Clinical Biochemistry residency at a university hospital. Study on its reliability and educational impact / Rubricas como instrumento de avaliação de congressos em uma residência de Bioquímica Clínica de um hospital universitário. Estudo sobre sua confiabilidade e impacto educacional

Resumen El objetivo del estudio fue describir el uso de rúbricas para la evaluación formativa de la participación de profesionales en formación en el desarrollo de ateneos. Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y retrospectivo sobre la rúbrica de ateneos de programas de formación de posgrado de Bioquímica Clínica y se analizó la confiabilidad (por medio del coeficiente alfa de Cronbach) y su impacto educativo. Se analizaron 51 rúbricas sobre 41 ateneos de 9 profesionales en formación (residentes y becarios) por 19 evaluadores. La estimación de confiabilidad arrojó un alfa de Cronbach de 0,71 (nivel de confianza del 95%, p≤0,05). La rúbrica aquí analizada ha servido para clarificar las metas de aprendizajes de una actividad tradicional en la formación de posgrado en servicio. Se ha logrado generar un instrumento de evaluación confiable que puede ser utilizado en otras profesiones y especialidades del equipo de salud.

Abstract The objective of the study was to describe the use of rubrics for the formative evaluation of the participation of professionals in training in the development of conferences. An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study was carried out on the rubric of athenaeums of postgraduate training programmes in Clinical Biochemistry, analysing its reliability (by means of Cronbach's alpha coefficient) and its educational impact. Fifty-one rubrics difewere analysed on 41 athenaeums of 9 professionals in training (residents and fellows) by 19 evaluators. The reliability estimate yielded a Cronbach's alpha of 0.71 (95% confidence level, p≤0.05). The rubric analysed here has served to clarify the learning goals of a traditional activity in postgraduate training in service. It has been possible to generate a reliable evaluation instrument that can be used in other professions and specialties of the health team.

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a utilização de rubricas para avaliação formativa da participação de profissionais em formação no desenvolvimento de ateneus. Foi realizado um estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal e retrospectivo da rubrica de ateneus dos programas de formação pós-graduação em Bioquímica Clínica, analisando a sua fiabilidade (através do coeficiente alpha de Cronbach) e o seu impacto educacional. Cinquenta e uma rubricas de 41 ateneus de 9 profissionais em formação (residentes e bolsistas) foram analisadas por 19 avaliadores. A estimativa de confiabilidade resultou em um alfa de Cronbach de 0,71 (nível de confiança de 95%, p≤0,05). A rubrica aqui analisada serviu para esclarecer os objetivos de aprendizagens de uma atividade tradicional na formação pós-graduação em serviço. Foi possível gerar um instrumento de avaliação confiável que pode ser utilizado em outras profissões e especialidades da equipe de saúde.

Resultados del Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise aplicado en la carrera de Enfermería. Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, 2021

Fundamento en el contexto de las especialidades y carreras del campo de la salud se requiere implementar instrumentos de evaluación de prácticas clínicas basadas en competencias, los cuales cumplan con los criterios requeridos en correspondencia con su función. Objetivo evaluar los resultados del Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise aplicado en la evaluación de prácticas clínicas basadas en competencias para la carrera de Enfermería. Métodos estudio comparativo con intervención educativa, en el cual se aplicó el Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise como instrumento de evaluación de las competencias en las prácticas preprofesionales de estudiantes de la carrera de Enfermería, Facultad Ciencias de Salud de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, en 2021. El test de Wilcoxon se usó para comparar las puntuaciones. Resultados las variables que mostraron diferencias significativas entre ambos momentos de aplicación del instrumento fueron las dimensiones: actitudinales hacia pacientes y equipo de salud (p=0,007) y valoración (p=0,10). Se observaron puntuaciones estadísticamente superiores en el segundo momento de evaluación (p=0,023). La evaluación realizada por los docentes evidenció la mejora del proceso de atención de enfermería, principalmente en cuanto a garantizar la privacidad del paciente (media de 7,46). Conclusiones el Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise es aplicable al contexto de la educación superior de Salud en Ecuador. Se constata como una alternativa para evaluar competencias en la carrera de Enfermería.

Background in the context of specialties and careers in the health field, it is necessary to implement clinical practice evaluation instruments based on competencies, which meet the required criteria in accordance with their function. Objective to evaluate the results of the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise applied in the evaluation of clinical practices based on competencies for the Nursing career. Methods comparative study with educational intervention, in which the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise was applied as an instrument for evaluating competencies in pre-professional practices of Nursing students, Health Sciences Faculty of the Southern State University of Manabí, in 2021. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare scores. Results the variables that showed significant differences between the instrument application two moments were the dimensions: attitudes towards patients and the health team (p=0.007) and assessment (p=0.10). Statistically higher scores were observed at the second evaluation moment (p=0.023). The evaluation carried out by the teachers evidenced the improvement of the nursing care process, mainly in terms of guaranteeing the patient's privacy (mean of 7.46). Conclusions the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise is applicable to the context of higher health education in Ecuador. It is verified as an alternative to evaluate competencies in the Nursing career.

Um instrumento de avaliação do interno de pediatria na Atenção Primária à Saúde / An instrument for evaluation of medical students during the internship of pediatrics Primary Health Care / Un instrumento de evaluación de estudiantes de pediatría en Atención Primaria de Salud

Os estudantes de Medicina têm contato com diferentes áreas e cenários durante o internato e devem ter seu desempenho avaliado em cada um deles. Contudo, muitos estudantes não se sentem devidamente avaliados e, diante disso, nosso objetivo foi desenvolver um instrumento de avaliação do desempenho de estudantes de Medicina, no período do internato em pediatria, para uso durante o estágio realizado na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Realizou-se uma pesquisa metodológica com elaboração de um instrumento e contribuição de especialistas com experiência em ensino, por meio de convites eletrônicos. Ao final do estudo, utilizando-se a técnica Delphi, dos vinte itens constantes no instrumento original, dezessete foram aceitos pelos 11 especialistas que participaram das duas rodadas de análise. Dessa forma, a pesquisa alcançou seu objetivo e, por meio deste artigo, divulgamos a proposta de um "Instrumento de avaliação de internos de Medicina no estágio de pediatria na Atenção Primária à Saúde".

Medical students have contact with different areas and scenarios during their internship and must have their performance evaluated in each of them. However, as many students do not feel properly evaluated, our objective was to develop an instrument to evaluate the performance of Medical students, during their internship in pediatrics, to be used during their practice in Primary Health Care. A methodological research was carried out with the elaboration of an instrument and the contribution of specialists with experience in teaching, using electronic invitations. At the end of the study, through the Delphi technique, seventeen of the twenty items contained in the original instrument were accepted by the 11 specialists who participated in the two rounds of analysis. Thus, the research reached its objective and, through this article, we disseminate the proposal of an "Instrument for the evaluation of Medical interns in the pediatric internship in Primary Health Care".

Los estudiantes de Medicina tienen contacto con diferentes áreas y escenarios durante su pasantía y deben evaluar su desempeño en cada uno de ellos. Sin embargo, muchos estudiantes no se sienten debidamente evaluados y, ante eso, nuestro objetivo fue desarrollar un instrumento para evaluar la actuación de los estudiantes de Medicina, durante su pasantía en pediatría, para ser utilizado mientras ejecutan la Atención Primaria de Salud. Se realizó una investigación metodológica con la elaboración de un instrumento y el aporte de especialistas con experiencia en la docencia, a través de invitaciones electrónicas. Al final del estudio, utilizando la técnica Delphi, de los veinte ítems contenidos en el instrumento original, se aceptaron diecisiete por los 11 especialistas que participaron en las dos rondas de análisis. De esta forma, la investigación alcanzó su objetivo y, por medio de este artículo, divulgamos la propuesta de un "Instrumento para la evaluación de Médicos internos en el internado de pediatría en Atención Primaria de Salud".

Construção e validação de Quiz para avaliação de conhecimento cognitivo sobre febre maculosa / Creation and validation of a quiz to assess cognitive knowledge about spotted fever / Construcción y validación de un cuestionario para evaluar los conocimientos cognitivos sobre la fiebre maculosa

Objetivo: construir e validar um Quiz de avaliação cognitiva sobre Febre Maculosa, voltado para avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes que moram e/ou frequentam cidades de risco para a doença. Métodos: estudo metodológico desenvolvido em três etapas: construção do Quiz; validação de aparência e conteúdo com nove juízes, com análise realizada através do cálculo de Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, com valor de corte 0,80; e validação semântica, seguindo a metodologia DISABKIDS® com 12 alunos de cursos técnicos profissionalizantes, com avaliação dos dados realizada por estatística descritiva, tendo sido utilizado o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Resultados: o processo de validação foi subdividido em duas etapas: validação de aparência e conteúdo por profissionais das áreas de biologia e educação e validação semântica por alunos de cursos profissionalizantes. O Quiz foi elaborado e aplicado e os resultados mostraram um índice de validade de conteúdo superior a 0,80 para todas as variáveis analisadas. Na validação semântica, o Quiz foi considerado como de fácil compreensão e não houve dificuldade para o preenchimento. Conclusão: o Quiz construído foi validado quanto à aparência, ao conteúdo e à semântica, tendo alcançado concordância satisfatória, o que garante ser um instrumento adequado para o processo de avaliação sobre a temática investigada. Com isso, espera-se contribuir para a difusão de conhecimento acerca da identificação dos fatores de risco e da prevenção da saúde relacionados à Febre Maculosa.(AU)

Objective: to create and validate a cognitive assessment Quiz about Spotted Fever, targeted at evaluating what students living in and/or traveling to risk cities know about the disease. Methods: a methodological study developed in three stages: creation of the Quiz; face and content validation with nine judges, with analysis performed by calculating the Content Validity Index, with a cutoff value of 0.80; and semantic validation, following the DISABKIDS®methodology with 12 students from professional technical courses, with data evaluation performed by means of descriptive statistics, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program. Results: the validation process was subdivided into two stages: face and content validation by professionals in the Biology and Education areas, and semantic validation by students attending professional courses. The Quiz was prepared and applied and the results showed a Content Validity Index above 0.80 for all the variables analyzed. In the semantic validation, the Quiz was considered as easy to understand and there were no difficulties filling it in. Conclusion: the Quiz created was validated in terms of face, content and semantics, having achieved satisfactory agreement, which guarantees that it is an adequate instrument for the evaluation process on the theme investigated. With this, the expectation is to contribute to disseminating knowledge about the identification of risk and health prevention factors related to Spotted fever.(AU)

Objetivo: construir y validar un Cuestionario de evaluación cognitiva sobre la Fiebre Maculo-sa, destinado a evaluar los conocimientos de los estudiantes que viven y/o asisten a ciudades con riesgo para la enfermedad. Métodos: estudio metodológico desarrollado en tres etapas: construcción del Cuestionario; validación de apariencia y contenido con nueve jueces con aná-lisis realizado mediante el cálculo del Índice de Validez de Contenido, con un valor de corte de 0.80 y validación semántica, siguiendo la metodología DISABKIDS® con 12 estudiantes de carreras técnicas profesionales, con evaluación de datos realizada mediante estadística des-criptiva, donde se utilizó el programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Resultados: el proceso de validación se subdividió en dos etapas: validación de apariencia y contenido por profesionales de las áreas de biología y educación, y validación semántica por estudiantes de carreras profesionales. El Cuestionario fue diseñado y aplicado. Los resultados mostraron un índice de validez de contenido superior a 0,8 para todas las variables analizadas...(AU)

Performance of rural practitioners of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection on the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective:To evaluate the performance of rural practitioners of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection participating in the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers and to analyze the influencing factors.Methods:The questionnaires for skill assessment were designed based on the skill scheme and clinical practice of the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in rural China, and the App Early diagnosis, Early treatment was used as the examination platform. The practitioners in 539 county hospitals from 25 provinces participating in the program in 2019 were assessed for techniques and skills for endoscopic cleaning and disinfection and the excellence rate was calculated. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for the examination. Results:A total of 1 671 endoscopic cleaning and disinfection practitioners participated in the assessment with the score of 73.41±16.60. The passing rate was 85.82%, and the excellence rate was 44.94%. Among all questions, the correct rate of "opportunistic screening flow chart" was the highest (98.21%), and that of "the evaluation index for mass screening" was the lowest (57.89%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the excellence rate was high in practitioners who had a bachelor degree or above ( OR=1.627,95% CI:1.319-2.007, P<0.001), the career for 5 to <15 years (5 to <10 years: OR=1.329,95% CI:1.045-1.689, P=0.020; 10 to <15 years: OR=1.384,95% CI:1.026-1.867, P=0.033), working in eastern and central regions (eastern regions: OR=3.476,95% CI:2.368-5.103, P<0.001;central regions: OR=4.028,95% CI:2.679-6.057, P<0.001) and with full understanding of the screening scheme ( OR=1.547,95% CI:1.246-1.921, P<0.001) . Conclusion:Practitioners on the Early Diagnosis and Treatment Program for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in rural China have mastered the basic screening scheme and skills for endoscopic cleaning and disinfection. The education background, duration of the career, area and understanding of screening scheme are influencing factors for the excellence rate of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection.

Aplicabilidade da avaliação com consulta como estratégia de ensino em cursos de Medicina / Applicability of open book examination as a teaching strategy in medical schools

Resumo: Introdução: Nas últimas décadas, as práticas pedagógicas e as metodologias de ensino têm experimentado mudanças radicais, culminando hoje com o crescimento exponencial de metodologias de ensino ativas. Apesar da crescente utilização dessas metodologias ativas nos cursos de Medicina, as formas de avaliação teórica foram pouco, ou nada, alteradas nas últimas décadas, o que não deveria ocorrer, pois os sistemas de avaliação precisam evoluir concomitantemente para garantir um processo de ensino-aprendizagem coeso e de qualidade. Objetivo: Este estudo evidencia como está inserida a avaliação com consulta em cursos de Medicina. Método: Foi desenvolvida uma revisão integrativa por meio de consulta de publicações indexadas no período dos últimos dez anos nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina dos Estados Unidos (PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), ScienceDirect e Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), em formato de artigos completos nas línguas portuguesa ou inglesa. Utilizaram-se os descritores a seguir de forma combinada, respectivamente em inglês e português: "medicine", "assessment", "open book examination", "open book exam", "open book test" e "open book assessment"; "medicina", "avaliação", "prova com consulta", "avaliação com consulta" e "teste com consulta". Resultado: Para a composição deste estudo, selecionaram-se 11 publicações que atenderam aos critérios de elegibilidade traçados, e, após a imersão teórica e análise delas, emergiram duas categorias principais: "A avaliação com consulta como recurso educacional para o ensino médico" e "A avaliação com consulta como alternativa pedagógica no cenário pandêmico", as quais foram analisados à luz de uma revisão integrativa. Conclusão: Ainda que haja dúvidas e sejam necessários novos estudos, fica evidente que a avaliação com consulta é muito pertinente ao ensino médico, uma vez que contribui para a formação de profissionais com alta capacidade de questionamento e argumentação, preparados para rotinas de estudo e educação permanentes e que entendam que há constante evolução do conhecimento na área médica.

Abstract: Introduction: In the last decades, pedagogical practices and teaching methodologies have experienced radical changes, culminating today with the exponential growth of active teaching methodologies. Despite the growing use of these active methodologies in medical courses, the theoretical evaluation models changed little, if at all, in the last decades, which should not occur, as the evaluation systems need to evolve concomitantly to ensure a cohesive, quality teaching-learning process. Objective: To demonstrate how open-book examination is inserted in medical courses. Methods: An integrative review was developed by searching for publications indexed in the last 10 years in the databases of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed), "Scientific Electronic Library Online" (SciELO), Science Direct, and the "Education Resources Information Center" (ERIC), as full articles written in Portuguese or English. The following descriptors were used in combination, respectively in English and Portuguese: "medicine", "assessment", "open book examination", "open book exam", "open book test" and "open book assessment"; "medicina", "avaliação", "prova com consulta", "avaliação com consulta" and "teste com consulta". Results: For this review, a total of eleven publications that met the eligibility criteria were selected, and after their theoretical immersion and analysis, two main categories emerged: "Open-book examination as an educational resource for medical education" and "Open-book examination as a pedagogical alternative in the pandemic scenario", which were analyzed in the light of an integrative review. Conclusion: Although there are still doubts and further studies are required, it is evident that Open-Book examination is very pertinent to medical education, as it contributes to the training of professionals with high capacity for questioning and debating, who are prepared for permanent study and education routines, and who understand that there is constant evolution of knowledge in the medical field.

Influence of functional training on teaching table tennis to college students / Influência do treinamento funcional no ensino de tênis de mesa em estudantes universitários / Influencia del entrenamiento funcional en la enseñanza de tenis de mesa en estudiantes universitarios

ABSTRACT Introduction: Contemporary table tennis teaching lacks attention to global abilities; some studies suggest that functional training can supply the demands of the high level of sport competition. Objective: Study the effect of functional training on teaching table tennis to college students. Methods: A controlled random selection was carried out (n=40), in which the experimental group (n=20) chose a functional training program. In contrast, the control group (n=20) participated in the teaching of traditional table tennis skills. The training frequency was one hour daily, three times a week, lasting six weeks. Table tennis-specific fitness was assessed before and after the experiment. Data were cataloged and statistically analyzed. Results: On the manual skills index, the experimental group's score increased from 63,194 to 79,683 points after the experiment, and the control group's score increased from 64,788 to 68,775 points after the experiment. In the regression index, the experimental group score increased from 63.645 to 78.614, and the control group score increased from 64.152 to 70.574. Conclusion: The functional training mode proposed in this paper can rapidly improve the competitive level of table tennis and improve the competitive performance of its practitioners. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução: O ensino contemporâneo no tênis de mesa carece de atenção em habilidades globais, alguns estudos sugerem que o treinamento funcional possa suprir as demandas requisitadas pelo alto nível de competição esportiva. Objetivo: Estudar o efeito do treinamento funcional sobre o ensino do tênis de mesa nos estudantes universitários. Métodos: Foi realizada uma seleção randômica controlada (n=40), na qual o grupo experimental (n=20) escolheu um programa de treinamento funcional, enquanto o grupo de controle (n=20) participou do ensino das habilidades tradicionais do tênis de mesa. A frequência do treinamento foi de uma hora diária, três vezes por semana, com duração de seis semanas. A aptidão física específica do tênis de mesa foi avaliada antes e depois do experimento. Os dados foram catalogados e analisados estatisticamente. Resultados: No índice de habilidades manuais, a pontuação do grupo experimental aumentou de 63.194 para 79.683 pontos após o experimento, e a pontuação do grupo de controle aumentou de 64.788 para 68.775 pontos após o experimento. No índice de retrocesso, a pontuação do grupo experimental aumentou de 63.645 para 78.614, e a pontuação do grupo de controle aumentou de 64.152 para 70.574. Conclusão: O modo de treinamento funcional proposto neste artigo pode melhorar rapidamente o nível competitivo do tênis de mesa e melhorar o desempenho competitivo de seus praticantes. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: La enseñanza contemporánea en tenis de mesa carece de atención en habilidades globales, algunos estudios sugieren que el entrenamiento funcional puede suplir las demandas requeridas por el alto nivel de competición deportiva. Objetivo: Estudiar el efecto del entrenamiento funcional en la enseñanza del tenis de mesa en estudiantes universitarios. Métodos: Se realizó una selección aleatoria controlada (n=40), en la que el grupo experimental (n=20) eligió un programa de entrenamiento funcional, mientras que el grupo de control (n=20) participó en la enseñanza de las habilidades tradicionales del tenis de mesa. La frecuencia del entrenamiento fue de una hora diaria, tres veces por semana, con una duración de seis semanas. Se evaluó la forma física específica del tenis de mesa antes y después del experimento. Los datos se catalogaron y analizaron estadísticamente. Resultados: En el índice de habilidades manuales, la puntuación del grupo experimental aumentó de 63,194 a 79,683 puntos después del experimento, y la del grupo de control aumentó de 64,788 a 68,775 puntos después del experimento. En el índice de regresión, la puntuación del grupo experimental aumentó de 63,645 a 78,614, y la del grupo de control, de 64,152 a 70,574. Conclusión: El modo de entrenamiento funcional propuesto en este artículo puede mejorar rápidamente el nivel competitivo del tenis de mesa y mejorar el rendimiento competitivo de sus practicantes. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Item analysis of the Teacher's Gifted Rating Screening Scale / Análise dos itens da Triagem de Indicadores de Altas Habilidades / Superdotação

Objective: The present study aimed to add new evidence of construct validity of the Teacher's Rating Giftedness Screening Scale. The analysis of its items, in relation to the adjustment indices to the Graduated Response Model, as well as to interpret the sense of the scales formed by the items. Method: The sample was composed of 666 students (64.7% males). The instrument consisted of 42 items that assess five areas (general intellectual abilities, leadership, creativity, specific academic abilities, and artistic talent), being answered by 224 teachers. Results: The results indicated that all items had infit/outfit adjustment indexes within the expected value, between 0.5 and 1.5. The factor accuracy, estimated by the graduated response model, varied between 0.74 to 0.85. Conclusion: The results allowed the elaboration of an interpretation proposal referenced in the item, as well as the identification of the most effective items in discriminating individuals with above average ability level.

Objetivo: O presente estudo visou ampliar as evidências de validade de construto do instrumento Triagem de Indicadores de Altas Habilidades/Superdotação, por meio da análise dos seus itens, em relação aos índices de ajuste ao Modelo de Resposta Graduada, bem como interpretar o sentido das escalas formadas pelos itens. Método: A amostra foi composta por 666 estudantes (64,7% meninos). O instrumento, composto por 42 itens que avaliam cinco dimensões (capacidade intelectual geral, liderança, criatividade, habilidades acadêmicas especificas e talento artístico), foi respondido por 224 professores. Resultados: Os resultados indicaram que todos os itens apresentaram índices de ajuste infit/outfit dentro do valor esperado, entre 0,5 e 1,5. A precisão dos fatores, estimada pelo modelo de resposta graduada, variou entre 0,74 e 0,85. Conclusão: Os resultados permitiram a elaboração de uma proposta de interpretação referenciada no item, bem como a identificação dos itens que se mostram mais eficazes em discriminar indivíduos com habilidade acima da média.

Satisfaction of the ophthalmology residents with online progress test / Satisfação dos residentes de oftalmologia com testes de progresso online

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate if there is knowledge improvement over the Residency years, as well as students' satisfaction about progress test. Finally, to describe the implementation of the online progress test in some Ophthalmological Residency programs in Brazil. Methods It was an observational cross-section study. The participants were all Ophthalmology residents who accepted to join the study. They did an online test and answered demographic and satisfaction questionnaires. Results Two hundred and fifty-nine residents joined the study. 42,86% of the residents answered the demographic questionnaire and 6,95% answered the satisfaction questionnaire. In general, the residents approved the website as a tool for self-learning and to improve residency programs. Conclusion Over the years, the residents acquired knowledge during the residency program. In general, residents were satisfied with the test. The implementation of the online progress test system in the Ophthalmological Residency schools in Brazil was successful.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar se ocorre melhora do desempenho na prova dos residentes ao longo dos anos de curso e o grau de satisfação dos residentes com o teste de progresso. Além disso, descrever a implementação do teste de progresso em alguns serviços de residência em oftalmologia no Brasil. Métodos Estudo observacional prospectivo. Os participantes foram todos os residentes de Oftalmologia que aceitaram participar do estudo. Eles fizeram um teste online e responderam a um questionário pessoal e um de satisfação. Resultados Duzentos e cinquenta e nove residentes participaram do estudo. 42,86% dos residentes responderam o questionário pessoal e 6,95% responderam o questionário de satisfação. Em geral, os residentes aprovaram o site como instrumento de autoaprendizado e como instrumento para melhoria dos programas de residência. Conclusão Houve aquisição de conhecimento dos residentes ao longo do curso. De um modo geral, os residentes ficaram satisfeitos com o teste. A implementação do teste de progresso nos serviços de residência de Oftalmologia foi bem-sucedida.

El aprendizaje basado en problemas como herramienta didáctica para mejoras del desempeño en peritonitis posoperatoria / Problem-based learning as a didactic tool for performance improvements in postoperative peritonitis

Fundamento: el aprendizaje basado en problemas es una herramienta didáctica de la superación profesional a distancia poco utilizada en Cirugía. Objetivo: analizar el aprendizaje basado en problemas como herramienta didáctica virtual pertinente para el desarrollo de habilidades clínicas y quirúrgicas en la peritonitis posoperatoria. Método: se realizó una investigación cualitativa descriptiva en el Hospital "Dr. Ambrosio Grillo" de Santiago de Cuba, en el trimestre mayo-julio 2022. Se emplearon métodos del nivel teórico para la fundamentación de la investigación, empírico (prueba de desempeño con la aplicación de 20 problemas de salud (14 en español y 6 en inglés) para la evaluación final teórico-práctica de un entrenamiento virtual en peritonitis posoperatoria; y matemáticos. Resultados: se constató que el aprendizaje basado en problemas en la superación profesional a distancia en Cirugía representa una herramienta didáctica motivacional para el desarrollo de habilidades clínicas y quirúrgicas en la peritonitis posoperatoria y soluciona insuficiencias en el desempeño de los profesionales que tratan esta complicación. El empleo de las TIC en el aprendizaje contemporáneo facilita la autopreparación mediante el diseño de simuladas problemáticas de salud. Conclusiones: el aprendizaje basado en problemas es una pertinente herramienta que contribuye a mejoras del desempeño profesional frente a complicaciones quirúrgicas graves como la peritonitis posoperatoria, desde la superación profesional a distancia.

Background: problem-based learning is a didactic tool for distance professional improvement that is rarely used in Surgery. Objective: to analyze problem-based learning as a relevant virtual didactic tool for the development of clinical and surgical skills in postoperative peritonitis. Method: a descriptive qualitative research was carried out at the Hospital "Dr. Ambrosio Grillo" of Santiago de Cuba, from May to July 2022. Methods of the theoretical level were used for the foundation of the research, empirical (performance test with the application of 20 health problems (14 in Spanish and 6 in English) for the theoretical-practical final evaluation of a virtual training in postoperative peritonitis; and mathematics. Results: it was found that problem-based learning in distance professional improvement in Surgery represents a motivational didactic tool for the development of clinical and surgical skills in postoperative peritonitis and solves deficiencies in the performance of professionals who treat this complication. The use of ICT in contemporary learning facilitates self-preparation through the design of simulated health problems. Conclusions: problem-based learning is a pertinent tool that contributes to improvements in professional performance when facing serious surgical complications such as postoperative peritonitis, from distance professional improvement.

Aplicación de guías didácticas en el proceso enseñanza aprendizaje de Farmacología General / Application of teaching guides in the teaching-learning process of General Pharmacology

Fundamento: la evaluación del aprendizaje implica el control y la valoración de los conocimientos, habilidades y hábitos. Objetivo: mostrar los resultados del examen final ordinario en la asignatura Farmacología General, después de la aplicación de las guías didácticas. Métodos: se realizó una investigación descriptiva transversal en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, en el periodo 2020-2021, se trabajó con la matrícula del curso referido y se compararon los resultados con los del curso 2019 -2020. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos, y matemáticos. Resultados: con el uso de las guías, la promoción aumentó en un 3,56 %, resultado altamente significativo. Las calificaciones de 5 aumentaron un 17,9 % y las de 3 y 2 disminuyeron un 9,4 % y 3,6 % respectivamente. Considerando el contenido y tipo de preguntas, el tema Prescripción y uso racional de fármacos, evaluado con una pregunta de tipo completar la respuesta correcta, mejoró la media de las calificaciones en 0,59, seguido del contenido de los temas Teoría de receptores y Sistema nervioso autónomo, donde este indicador aumentó un 0,39, todos en el curso 2020-2021. Conclusiones: los resultados en el examen final ordinario en Farmacología General, posteriores al uso de las guías didácticas, mejoraron considerablemente la promoción en la asignatura.

Background: the evaluation of learning involves the control and assessment of knowledge, skills and habits. Objective: to show the results of the ordinary final exam in the subject General Pharmacology, after the application of the teaching guides. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive research was carried out at Villa Clara University of Medical Sciences, in the academic year 2020-2021, we worked with the enrollment of the referred course and the results were compared with those of the 2019-2020 academic year. Theoretical, empirical, and mathematical methods were used. Results: with the use of the guides, promotion increased by 3.56%, a highly significant result. Ratings of 5 increased by 17.9% and ratings of 3 and 2 decreased by 9.4% and 3.6% respectively. Considering the content and type of questions, the topic Prescription and rational use of drugs, evaluated with a question such as completing the correct answer, improved the average of the grades by 0.59, followed by the content of the topics Receptor Theory and System autonomic nervous system, where this indicator increased by 0.39, all in the 2020-2021 academic year. Conclusions: the results in the ordinary final exam in General Pharmacology, after the use of the teaching guides, considerably improved promotion in the subject.

Virtual learning object about oral ulcerative lesions: controlled educational intervention study

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop a virtual learning object (VLO) to teach undergraduate dental students about the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to oral ulcerative lesions. The VLO was developed with information on the diagnostic process, lesion classification, and clinical-surgical management of oral ulcerative lesions. The VLO content was initially validated by a group of specialists. Learning was evaluated in a sample of 58 undergraduate dental students, divided into control group (conventional theoretical class, n = 29) and intervention group (interaction with VLO, n = 29). All students answered a pre-test and post-test questionnaire. The VLO group also answered a specific questionnaire on the evaluation of the VLO. Both quantitative and qualitative descriptive analyses were performed. The validation showed that professors and students considered the VLO adequate. The use of the VLO was recommended by 100% of professors and 86.6% of students. In the intervention group, the results showed a significantly higher number of correct answers in the post-test (p < 0.01). In conclusion, the VLO proved to be a useful tool for teaching oral medicine, contributing significantly to the knowledge of ulcerated lesions in the mouth.

Contemporary reflection on the educational levels of high-performance soccer players in Brazil

ABSTRACT Objective As the soccer culture in Brazil is more popular than schooling, this study reflected on the formal education levels of soccer (football) players through descriptive and quantitative analyses. Methods We evaluated 179 national soccer players playing various positions on different teams across six seasons (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2022). Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising the following variables: age, position in the pitch, age of professionalization, and education (years of study). The data were distributed according to the pitch position. Results The mean age, length of professional career, and professionalization age were 23±6 years, 7±5 years, and 17±2 years, respectively. In terms of education, 121 athletes (67%) completed high school, equivalent to 11 years of study. Only 5.5% completed higher education, with defensive players (goalkeepers and defenders) being the most educated at 37% (66/179). According to 2017 figures from the Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua of the Federal Government of Brazil, the schooling rate is 31.7%, wherein 46.1% of Brazilians aged 25 years or over have completed education. In this study of 179 athletes, 67% had completed high school. Thus, players outrank the Brazilian population in terms of achieving a high school education. There were marked disparities in the relative proportions of goalkeepers (85%), defensive players (68%), midfielders (63%), and forward players (64%) in terms of their education. Conclusion Our survey revealed that attending higher education remains a distant reality in Brazil.