ABSTRACT
Resumo Enquadramento: As Rotações de Iniciação à Investigação (RII) enquadram-se no Eixo Estratégico de Desenvolvimento para a Formação de Investigadores da Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde: Enfermagem, no contexto das oportunidades da Janela do Jovem Investigador. Os estudantes do Curso de Licenciatura em Enfermagem (CLE) voluntariamente disponibilizam-se para desenvolver atividades de ligação do ensino à investigação integrando equipas de investigação. Objetivo: Analisar os resultados das cinco edições do Programa RII, envolvendo os estudantes do CLE (2014/2015-2018/2019). Principais tópicos em análise: Trinta e dois projetos de investigação acolheram 202 RII, das quais 133 foram concluídas com êxito. Para além das competências adquiridas em contexto de integração nas equipas dos projetos de investigação, os estudantes frequentaram nove atividades de formação promovidas para eles. Conclusão: As RII concluídas com sucesso são registadas no suplemento ao diploma. Apesar da limitada disponibilidade de tempo dos estudantes devido à exigência do plano curricular, estes têm avaliado esta experiência como muito positiva. A integração deste programa no plano curricular é um passo a promover no futuro.
Abstract Background: Research Initiation Rotations (RIRs) fall under the Development Strategic Axis for Researchers' Training of the Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing as part of the Young Researcher Window opportunities. Undergraduate nursing students volunteer to integrate research teams that develop activities linking teaching and research. Objective: To analyze the results of the five editions of the RIR Program involving undergraduate nursing students (2014/2015 to 2018/2019). Main topics under analysis: Thirty-two research projects involved 202 RIRs, 133 of which were successfully completed. In addition to the skills acquired as part of the research project teams, students attended nine training activities that were specifically designed for them. Conclusion: Successfully completed RIRs are included in the diploma supplement. Despite the limited time available due to curriculum demands, students have rated this experience as very positive. The integration of this program into the curriculum is a step to be taken in the future.
Resumen Marco contextual: Las Rotaciones de Iniciación a la Investigación (RII) forman parte del Eje Estratégico de Desarrollo para la Formación de Investigadores de la Unidad de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud: Enfermería, en el contexto de las oportunidades de la Ventana del Joven Investigador. Los estudiantes del Grado en Enfermería (CLE, en portugués) se ponen voluntariamente a disposición para desarrollar actividades que vinculen la docencia con la investigación, al formar parte de equipos de investigación. Objetivo: Analizar los resultados de las cinco ediciones del programa RII, con la participación de estudiantes del CLE (2014/2015-2018/2019). Principales temas en análisis: Treinta y dos proyectos de investigación acogieron 202 RII, de las cuales 133 se completaron satisfactoriamente. Además de las competencias adquiridas en el marco de la integración en los equipos de los proyectos de investigación, los estudiantes asistieron a nueve actividades de formación promovidas para ellos. Conclusión: Las RII concluidas satisfactoriamente se registran en el suplemento al título. A pesar de la escasa disponibilidad de tiempo de los estudiantes debido a las exigencias del plan curricular, han valorado esta experiencia como muy positiva. La integración de este programa en el plan curricular es un paso que se debe promover en el futuro.
ABSTRACT
Resumo Enquadramento: As Rotações de Iniciação à Investigação (RII) enquadram-se no Eixo Estratégico de Desenvolvimento para a Formação de Investigadores da Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde: Enfermagem, no contexto das oportunidades da Janela do Jovem Investigador. Os estudantes do Curso de Licenciatura em Enfermagem (CLE) voluntariamente disponibilizam-se para desenvolver atividades de ligação do ensino à investigação integrando equipas de investigação. Objetivo: Analisar os resultados das cinco edições do Programa RII, envolvendo os estudantes do CLE (2014/2015-2018/2019). Principais tópicos em análise: Trinta e dois projetos de investigação acolheram 202 RII, das quais 133 foram concluídas com êxito. Para além das competências adquiridas em contexto de integração nas equipas dos projetos de investigação, os estudantes frequentaram nove atividades de formação promovidas para eles. Conclusão: As RII concluídas com sucesso são registadas no suplemento ao diploma. Apesar da limitada disponibilidade de tempo dos estudantes devido à exigência do plano curricular, estes têm avaliado esta experiência como muito positiva. A integração deste programa no plano curricular é um passo a promover no futuro.
Abstract Background: Research Initiation Rotations (RIRs) fall under the Development Strategic Axis for Researchers' Training of the Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing as part of the Young Researcher Window opportunities. Undergraduate nursing students volunteer to integrate research teams that develop activities linking teaching and research. Objective: To analyze the results of the five editions of the RIR Program involving undergraduate nursing students (2014/2015 to 2018/2019). Main topics under analysis: Thirty-two research projects involved 202 RIRs, 133 of which were successfully completed. In addition to the skills acquired as part of the research project teams, students attended nine training activities that were specifically designed for them. Conclusion: Successfully completed RIRs are included in the diploma supplement. Despite the limited time available due to curriculum demands, students have rated this experience as very positive. The integration of this program into the curriculum is a step to be taken in the future.
Resumen Marco contextual: Las Rotaciones de Iniciación a la Investigación (RII) forman parte del Eje Estratégico de Desarrollo para la Formación de Investigadores de la Unidad de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud: Enfermería, en el contexto de las oportunidades de la Ventana del Joven Investigador. Los estudiantes del Grado en Enfermería (CLE, en portugués) se ponen voluntariamente a disposición para desarrollar actividades que vinculen la docencia con la investigación, al formar parte de equipos de investigación. Objetivo: Analizar los resultados de las cinco ediciones del programa RII, con la participación de estudiantes del CLE (2014/2015-2018/2019). Principales temas en análisis: Treinta y dos proyectos de investigación acogieron 202 RII, de las cuales 133 se completaron satisfactoriamente. Además de las competencias adquiridas en el marco de la integración en los equipos de los proyectos de investigación, los estudiantes asistieron a nueve actividades de formación promovidas para ellos. Conclusión: Las RII concluidas satisfactoriamente se registran en el suplemento al título. A pesar de la escasa disponibilidad de tiempo de los estudiantes debido a las exigencias del plan curricular, han valorado esta experiencia como muy positiva. La integración de este programa en el plan curricular es un paso que se debe promover en el futuro.
ABSTRACT
High-quality health research must involve the citizen, bringing merit, relevance, and value to research and ensuring the transfer of new knowledge or outputs to the community. This theoretical study aimed to conceptualize and discuss the role of Citizen Involvement and Extension to Society in research processes and outcomes, revealing that both concepts have different purposes. Research units and research funding agencies are promoting Citizen Involvement in all steps of the research process because it adds quality to it. Moreover, universities, research units, and researchers should extend their knowledge to society, the citizens, or the end-users as part of their social responsibility. Citizen Involvement and Extension to Society should be considered strategic areas for the development of research in general and nursing research in particular. More studies are needed to generate new knowledge and useful products to better serve the real needs of society.
Subject(s)
Nursing Research , Humans , KnowledgeABSTRACT
AIMS: To describe the undergraduate nursing students' and nursing educators' evidence-based practice beliefs, their extent of evidence-based practice implementation and their perspectives regarding organizational culture for evidence-based practice. To identify any relationship between the mentioned variables. BACKGROUND: The integration of evidence-based practice in nursing curricula is crucial to educate nursing students to incorporate evidence-based practice in their future clinical practice. Therefore, to promote its integration within nursing education, it is important to deeply understand how prepared academic institutions are for teaching about and supporting evidence-based practice integration. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. METHODS: Nursing educators and undergraduate nursing students from nine Portuguese nursing schools were invited to participate in this study through an electronic survey comprising socio-demographic questions and the scales. RESULTS: Sixty-eight nursing educators replied to the survey. Most were female, have PhD and have evidence-based practice training. They showed mean scores of 88.92 ± 8.18 for evidence-based practice beliefs, 40.20 ± 18.93 for evidence-based practice implementation and 80.59 ± 17.52 for evidence-based practice organizational culture and readiness. Concerning nursing educator sample, there were moderate and statistically significant relationship between: evidence-based practice beliefs and implementation; and evidence-based practice beliefs and organizational culture and readiness for school-wide integration of evidence-based practice. Between evidence-based practice implementation and organizational culture and readiness for school-wide integration of evidence-based practice, there was a small relationship. One hundred and sixty-seven undergraduate nursing students answered the survey. Mostly, they were female and were in third or fourth year of their nursing degree. Similarly, to educators, students showed mean scores of 58.69 ± 6.92 for evidence-based practice beliefs, 32.37 ± 16.97 for evidence-based practice implementation and 84.20 ± 23.48 for evidence-based practice organizational culture and readiness. Regarding undergraduate nursing student sample, there were moderate and statistically significant relationship between the different variables. CONCLUSIONS: Both nursing educators and undergraduate nursing students had strong evidence-based practice beliefs, but low levels of evidence-based practice implementation. In nursing educators' and undergraduate nursing students' perspectives, there were opportunities in their schools for the development of an evidence-based practice culture. Based on results, support for development and testing of interventions, specifically tailored for promoting evidence-based practice implementation in nursing educational contexts, is recommended.
Subject(s)
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Students, Nursing , Cross-Sectional Studies , Evidence-Based Practice , Faculty, Nursing , Female , Humans , Perception , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
ABSTRACT High-quality health research must involve the citizen, bringing merit, relevance, and value to research and ensuring the transfer of new knowledge or outputs to the community. This theoretical study aimed to conceptualize and discuss the role of Citizen Involvement and Extension to Society in research processes and outcomes, revealing that both concepts have different purposes. Research units and research funding agencies are promoting Citizen Involvement in all steps of the research process because it adds quality to it. Moreover, universities, research units, and researchers should extend their knowledge to society, the citizens, or the end-users as part of their social responsibility. Citizen Involvement and Extension to Society should be considered strategic areas for the development of research in general and nursing research in particular. More studies are needed to generate new knowledge and useful products to better serve the real needs of society.
RESUMO Investigação de alta qualidade em saúde deve envolver o cidadão, pois promove mérito, relevância e valor às atividades de investigação e assegura a transferência de novos conhecimentos ou resultados para a comunidade. Este estudo teórico teve como objetivo conceituar e discutir o Envolvimento do Cidadão nos processos de investigação e Extensão à Sociedade dos seus resultados, revelando que ambos os conceitos têm finalidades distintas. Unidades de investigação e agências de financiamento incentivam o Envolvimento do Cidadão em todas as etapas do processo de pesquisa, acreditando-se que o mesmo adiciona qualidade aos processos de pesquisa. Por outro lado, universidades, unidades de investigação e pesquisadores têm a responsabilidade social de estenderem seus conhecimentos à sociedade, aos cidadãos ou aos usuários finais. O Envolvimento do Cidadão e a Extensão à Sociedade devem ser considerados áreas estratégicas para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa em geral e da enfermagem em particular. Estudos que envolvam o cidadão são necessários para gerar novos conhecimentos e produtos úteis para melhor atender às reais necessidades da sociedade.
RESUMEN La investigación en salud de alta calidad debe involucrar el ciudadano, aportar mérito, relevancia y valor a la investigación y garantizar la transferencia de nuevos conocimientos o resultados para la comunidad. Este estudio teórico tuvo como objetivo conceptuar y debatir el rol de la Intervención Ciudadana y de la Extensión a la Sociedad en los procesos y conclusiones de investigación, revelando que ambos los conceptos tienen finalidades distintas. Unidades de investigación y agencias de fomento a la investigación han promovido la Intervención del Ciudadano en todas las etapas del proceso de investigación una vez que ella aporta calidad a los mismos. Por otro lado, universidades, unidades de investigación e investigadores deben "extender" sus conocimientos a la sociedad, a los ciudadanos o a los usuarios finales como parte de su responsabilidad social. La Intervención del Ciudadano y la Extensión a la Sociedad deben ser consideradas áreas estratégicas para el desarrollo de la investigación en enfermería, específicamente. Más estudios son necesarios para generar nuevos conocimientos y productos útiles con la finalidad de atender mejor a las necesidades de la sociedad.
Subject(s)
Community-Institutional Relations , Community Participation , Citizen ScienceABSTRACT
Increased migration has led to increased prejudice towards immigrant populations. This study aims to analyse attitudes towards immigration among student nurses in three universities, two in Spain and one in Portugal. Methodology: A descriptive, transversal, prospective study was carried out among student nurses (n = 624), using the Attitude towards Immigration in Nursing scale. Results: Nursing students showed some positive attitudes towards immigration, such as that immigrants should have the right to maintain their customs or that immigrants should have free access to healthcare and education, in contrast to some negative attitudes, such as that crime rates have increased due to immigration or that immigrants receive more social welfare assistance than natives. Significant differences in attitudes were revealed between students from the three universities. Discussion: Training in transcultural nursing is necessary for all nursing students in order to reduce negative attitudes towards the immigrant population and increase the awareness and sensitivity of future healthcare staff in caring for patients of all backgrounds.
Subject(s)
Attitude of Health Personnel , Emigration and Immigration , Quality of Life/psychology , Students, Nursing/psychology , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Portugal , Prospective Studies , Spain , Universities , Young AdultABSTRACT
Marco contextual: La diversidad cultural está presente en todas las sociedades. Las enfermeras deben ser culturalmente competentes para dispensar cuidados de calidad. Objetivo: Validar la Escala de Actitud hacia la Inmigración en Enfermería (EAIE) al portugués y conocer las actitudes ante la inmigración del alumnado del primer curso del grado de una escuela de Enfermería de Portugal. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, exploratorio y analítico, con traducción y adaptación transcultural de la EAIE al portugués, constituida por 39 ítems. Participaron 143 estudiantes. Resultados: Buena consistencia interna de la escala medida con el a de Cronbach (0,94). Con el análisis unifactorial de la escala, y de cada ítem separado se identificaron diferencias actitudinales significativas entre hombres y mujeres en 6 ítems, y entre grupos de edad en 2 ítems. Conclusión: Las actitudes de una parte del alumnado no son favorables al reconocimiento pleno de los derechos en el uso de los recursos sociosanitarios de los inmigrantes. Consideramos necesario profundizar en la formación en competencia cultural y en el Derecho Universal a la Salud.
Background: Cultural diversity is present in all societies. Nurses must be culturally competent to provide quality care. Objective: To validate the Scale of Attitude toward Immigration in Nursing (EAIE) in Portuguese and to know the attitudes toward the immigration of the first-year undergraduate students of a nursing school in Portugal. Methodology: Descriptive, exploratory, and analytical study, with the translation and transcultural adaptation of the EAIE to the Portuguese language, composed of 39 items. The participants were 143 students. Results: Scale with a good internal consistency, assessed with Cronbach's a (0,94). With the univariate analysis of the scale and each separate item, significant attitudinal differences were identified between men and women in 6 items, and among age groups in 2 items. Conclusion: The attitudes of a portion of the students are not favorable to the full recognition of the rights of health and social resources of the immigrants. It is necessary to develop the training in cultural competence and the Universal Right to health.
Enquadramento: A diversidade cultural está presente em todas as sociedades. Os enfermeiros devem ser culturalmente competentes para prestar cuidados de qualidade. Objetivo: Validar a Escala de Atitude em Relação à Imigração na Enfermagem (EAIE) para português e conhecer as atitudes face à imigração dos estudantes do 1º ano da licenciatura de uma escola de enfermagem de Portugal. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, exploratório e analítico, com aplicação da EAIE, traduzida e adaptada culturalmente para a língua portuguesa, composta por 39 items. Participaram no estudo 143 estudantes. Resultados: Boa consistência interna da escala medida com o a de Cronbach (0,94). Com a análise unifatorial da escala e de cada item em separado identificaram-se diferenças significativas de atitude entre homens e mulheres em 6 itens e entre grupos etários em 2 itens. Conclusão: As atitudes de uma parte dos estudantes não mostram um reconhecimento inequívoco dos direitos dos imigrantes aos recursos sociossanitários. Consideramos necessário aprofundar a formação em competência cultural e sobre o Direito Universal à Saúde.
