Reacreditación o recertificación de los cirujanos generales en España: esa es la cuestión. Resultados de una encuesta nacional / Reaccreditation or recertification of general surgeons in Spain: That's the question. Results of a national survey

Introducción: La Ley de Ordenación de las Profesiones Sanitarias (LOPS) indica que los profesionales sanitarios realizarán a lo largo de su vida profesional una formación continuada y acreditarán regularmente su competencia profesional. El objetivo del estudio ha sido realizar una encuesta nacional para conocer la opinión de los cirujanos españoles y así poder preparar un proyecto de recertificación por la Asociación Española de Cirujanos (AEC).Métodos: Estudio observacional transversal efectuado en junio-julio de 2020 mediante una encuesta remitida a los miembros de la AEC. Resultados: La encuesta tuvo un total de 1.230 visitas y una tasa global de finalización de 784 respuestas (67,3%). El 69,6% desconocían las previsiones de la LOPS, el 83,4% no conocían iniciativas similares en otras especialidades y el 95,5% coincidían en demandar una información adecuada. El 71,4% la creían necesaria, pero solo el 57% opinaban que debería ser obligatoria. El 82,9% estarían de acuerdo que debería ser regulada mediante un procedimiento oficial objetivo y previsible. Conclusiones: El concepto de reacreditación no es bien conocido en nuestra especialidad, y en vista de los resultados obtenidos parece necesaria una información adecuada y fiable. Por ello sería pertinente proponer por la AEC un proyecto específico de evaluación de actividades y competencias(AU)

Introduction: The Law for the Regulation of Health Professions (LOPS) indicates that health professionals will carry out continuous training throughout their professional life, and will regularly prove their professional competence. The objective of the study was to carry out a national survey to find out the opinion of Spanish surgeons and thus be able to prepare a recertification project by the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC). Methods: Cross-sectional observational study carried out in June-July 2020, through a survey sent to the members of the AEC. Results: The survey had a total of 1230 visits and an overall completion rate of 784 responses (67.3%). 69.6% were unaware of the LOPS forecasts and 83.4% were unaware of similar initiatives in other specialties and 95.5% agreed to demand adequate information. 71.4% believed it necessary but only 57% believed that it should be mandatory. 82.9% would agree that it should be regulated through an objective and predictable official procedure. Conclusions: he concept of re-accreditation is not well known in our specialty and in view of the results obtained, adequate and reliable information seems necessary. Therefore, it would be pertinent to propose by the AEC a specific project to assess activities and skills(AU)

Reaccreditation or recertification of general surgeons in Spain: That's the question. Results of a national survey.

INTRODUCTION: The Law for the Regulation of Health Professions (LOPS) indicates that health professionals will carry out continuous training throughout their professional life, and will regularly prove their professional competence. The objective of the study was to carry out a national survey to find out the opinion of Spanish surgeons and thus be able to prepare a recertification project by the Spanish Association of Surgeons. METHODS: Cross-sectional observational study carried out in June-July 2020, through a survey sent to the members of the Spanish Association of Surgeons. RESULTS: The survey had a total of 1230 visits and an overall completion rate of 784 responses (67.3%). 69.6% were unaware of the LOPS forecasts and 83.4% were unaware of similar initiatives in other specialties and 95.5% agreed to demand adequate information. 71.4% believed it necessary but only 57% believed that it should be mandatory. 82.9% would agree that it should be regulated through an objective and predictable official procedure. CONCLUSIONS: The concept of re-accreditation is not well known in our specialty and in view of the results obtained, adequate and reliable information seems necessary. Therefore, it would be pertinent to propose by the A.E.C. a specific project to assess activities and skills.

Programas e intervenciones educativas ofrecidas al personal farmacéutico para mejorar la prestación de los servicios asistenciales farmacéuticos: una revisión estructurada / Educational programs and interventions offered to pharmacy staff to improve the delivery of pharmaceutical assistance services: A structured review

Resumen Objetivo: Describir los programas y las intervenciones educativas ofrecidas al personal farmacéutico, para mejorar la prestación de los servicios asistenciales farmacéuticos y los métodos utilizados para evaluar la efectividad de estos programas. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión estructurada, se utilizó la base de datos PubMed/Medline entre 2007 y 2019, sobre el desarrollo, la descripción, la evaluación del impacto, la efectividad o la comparación de una intervención educativa, un entrenamiento específico o un programa educativo dirigido al personal farmacéutico de farmacias comunitarias (ambulatorias) y/o hospitalarias. Resultados: En total, 1290 referencias bibliográficas fueron identificadas: se incluyeron 26 referencias adicionales y se seleccionaron 90 artículos para su revisión y análisis. Se encontró que el 70 % (63) de los estudios fueron realizados en países desarrollados, principalmente en Estados Unidos, Australia, Canadá e Inglaterra. El 67 % (60) de los estudios se realizaron a nivel ambulatorio, el 10 % (9) a nivel hospitalario y el 23 % (21), en ambos contextos. Las intervenciones fueron clasificadas en tres categorías: Entrenamientos Específicos (41 %), programas de Educación Continua (43 %) y de Desarrollo Profesional Continuo, (16 %). De las metodologías o métodos de provisión de la intervención, la más común fue la presencial en el 72 % (65) de los estudios, seguido de metodologías apoyadas con herramientas virtuales en el de las intervenciones educativas varió entre menos de 1 hora y 120 horas. Conclusión: Se describen los programas y las intervenciones educativas ofrecidas al personal farmacéutico, principalmente para mejorar sus competencias laborales y la prestación de los servicios asistenciales farmacéuticos, además de los métodos utilizados para evaluar la efectividad de las intervenciones educativas.

Abstract Objective: To describe the educational programs and interventions offered to pharmacy staff, to improve the delivery of pharmaceutical healthcare services and the methods used to evaluate the programs' effectiveness. Methods: A structured review was performed using the PubMed/Medline database from 2007 to 2019. Results: In total, 1290 bibliographic references were identified; besides, 26 references identified by other sources were included and 90 articles for review and analysis were selected. It was found that 70% (63) of the studies were made in developed countries, mainly in the United States, Australia, Canada, and England. 67% (60) of the studies were carried out at the outpatient level, 10% (9) at the hospital level, and 23% (21) in both contexts. The interventions were classified into three categories: Specific settings (41%), Continuing Education (43%), and Continuing Professional Development (16%) programs. The most common methodology or delivery methods for the intervention were face-to-face in 72% (65) of the studies, followed by methodologies supported by virtual tools in 28% (25) and 11% (10) of the studies combined face-to-face and virtual methods. The duration of the educational interventions ranged from less than 1 hour to 120 hours. Conclusion: The educational programs and interventions offered to the pharmacy staff are described, mainly to improve their labor competencies. Additionally the provision of pharmaceutical healthcare services and the methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational intervention.

Reaccreditation or recertification of general surgeons in Spain: That's the question. Results of a national survey. / Reacreditación o recertificación de los cirujanos generales en España: esa es la cuestión. Resultados de una encuesta nacional.

INTRODUCTION: The Law for the Regulation of Health Professions (LOPS) indicates that health professionals will carry out continuous training throughout their professional life, and will regularly prove their professional competence. The objective of the study was to carry out a national survey to find out the opinion of Spanish surgeons and thus be able to prepare a recertification project by the Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC). METHODS: Cross-sectional observational study carried out in June-July 2020, through a survey sent to the members of the AEC. RESULTS: The survey had a total of 1230 visits and an overall completion rate of 784 responses (67.3%). 69.6% were unaware of the LOPS forecasts and 83.4% were unaware of similar initiatives in other specialties and 95.5% agreed to demand adequate information. 71.4% believed it necessary but only 57% believed that it should be mandatory. 82.9% would agree that it should be regulated through an objective and predictable official procedure. CONCLUSIONS: The concept of re-accreditation is not well known in our specialty and in view of the results obtained, adequate and reliable information seems necessary. Therefore, it would be pertinent to propose by the AEC a specific project to assess activities and skills.

De la educación médica continua al desarrollo profesional continuo basado en competencias / From continuous medical education to competence-based continuous professional development

Introducción: En la última década ha existido una evolución conceptual y documental que abarca desde la educación médica continua, el desarrollo profesional continuo hasta el desarrollo profesional basado en competencias. Objetivo: Revisar el estado actual de la educación médica continua en el mundo, su evolución y las posibilidades de su perfeccionamiento en Cuba. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en las bases de datos MedLine, PubMed, SciELO, LILACS mediante los descriptores: "educación médica continua" y "desarrollo profesional continuo". Se priorizaron las revistas internacionales de educación médica y los artículos de los últimos 5 años. Asimismo, se revisó el sitio web de la federación mundial de educación médica. Resultados: La educación médica continua y permanente constituye un principio de la educación médica. Esta transita desde la educación médica continua hasta el desarrollo profesional continuo, y luego al desarrollo profesional continuo basado en competencias y a la educación continua interprofesional. Se muestra la evolución conceptual, y se relaciona la educación médica basada en competencias con el desarrollo profesional continuo. Se mencionan las características de una efectiva educación médica continua y un desarrollo profesional continuo, que pudieran ser aplicables a nuestro contexto. Conclusiones: La necesidad de perfeccionar y mejorar el nuevo modelo económico y social del país ha requerido nuevas resoluciones ministeriales y estatales acerca del desarrollo profesional continuo de los trabajadores y profesionales del país, incluidos los del sector de la salud. Se requiere actualizar los conceptos y las prácticas en este orden para estar a tono con las tendencias internacionales(AU)

Introduction: In the last decade, there has been a conceptual and documental evolution that ranges from continuous medical education and continuous professional development to competence-based professional development. Objective: To review the updated theory about continuous medical education worldwide, its evolution and the possibilities for its improvement in Cuba. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out in the databases MedLine, PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS, using the descriptors educación médica continua [continuous medical education] and desarrollo profesional continuo [continuous professional development]. We prioritized international medical education journals and articles within the last five years. We also reviewed the website of the World Federation for Medical Education. Results: Continuous and permanent medical education is a principle of medical education. It evolves from continuous medical education to continuous professional development, and then to continuous competence-based professional development and continuous interprofessional education. The conceptual evolution in this area is shown, and competence-based medical education is presented with a focus on its relation with continuous professional development. The characteristics are mentioned corresponding to effective continuous medical education and continuous professional development, which could be applied in our setting. Conclusions: The need to perfect and improve the new economic and social model of the country has required new ministerial and state resolutions concerning continuous professional development of the country's workers and professionals, including those in the health sector. Updating concepts and practices in this respect is required in order to be in tune with international trends(AU)

Formación en radiología: un apasionante compromiso a asumir / Formation on radiology: An appealing commitment to assume

En el presente artículo se valora la importancia adquirida en los últimos tiempos por el concepto de formación en radiología en sus distintas facetas: formación especializada, continuada y pregraduada, considerando las peculiaridades y características de cada una de ellas. Se analizan, a la luz de la experiencia acumulada durante más de 20 años de actividades relacionadas con las mismas, su evolución y perspectivas actuales y futuras, consignando este capítulo como un reto y a la vez un compromiso que debemos asumir.

In this article it is evaluated the importance acquired lately by the concept of formation on radiology in its different aspects: specialized, continuous and pregraduated, taking into account the specific features and characteristics of every one of them. They are analized, from the perspective of an experience accumulated for more than 20 years of activities related to them, their evolution and current and future possibilities, considering this chapter as a challenge and at the same time a commitment that we must assume.