Multimedia educativa: Examen Físico del Aparato Cardiovascular

Introducción: La formación de estudiantes de las Ciencias Médicas se inició como algo netamente presencial; al pasar el tiempo las invenciones fueron formando parte de la práctica médica y educativa, donde la educación digital tomó un puesto relevante. Objetivo: Diseñar un software educativo para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las características del examen físico del aparato cardiovascular. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de innovación y desarrollo tecnológico con el diseño de una multimedia, usando la plataforma Chreasoft, para el estudio del examen físico del aparato cardiovascular en la Filial de Ciencias Médicas Nuevitas durante el curso 2020 - 2021. El universo de aplicación del software se conformó por los 33 estudiantes de 3er. año de la carrera de medicina. Resultados: Durante el diagnóstico inicial, tres estudiantes resultaron evaluados de mal. En la evaluación final, luego de utilizar el software, predominó el uso de bibliografía digital e impresa; además se evidenció un incremento en el nivel de información de los estudiantes, ya que la mayoría obtuvo calificación de bien; se destacó el nivel de satisfacción en la categoría de alto tras el uso del software educativo por los estudiantes. Conclusiones: La multimedia Examen Físico del Aparato Cardiovascular constituye, en nuestro medio, un aporte al proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje y tributa al modo de actuación del futuro egresado, mediante la formación de valores, interactividad con el contenido, retroalimentación, evaluación y el desarrollo de habilidades, como el trabajo independiente y la autopreparación.

Introduction: The training of medical sciences students began as something involving purely face-to-face activities; but as time passed, the inventions became part of the medical and educational practice where digital education reached a relevant position. Objective: To design an educational software for the teaching and learning of the characteristics of the physical examination of the cardiovascular system. Methods: A study of innovation and technological development was carried out with the design of a multimedia, using the Chreasoft platform for the study of the physical examination of the cardiovascular system at the Subsidiary of Medical Sciences Nuevitas during the 2020 - 2021 academic year. The universe of application of the software was made up of the 33 students in the 3rd year of medical studies. Results: During the initial diagnosis, three students were evaluated as poor. In the final evaluation, after using the software, the use of digital and printed bibliography predominated. In addition, an increase in the level of information among students was evidenced since most of them were evaluated as good; after the use of the educational software the high level of satisfaction expressed by the students was highlighted. Conclusions: The multimedia Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System constitutes, in our field, a contribution to the teaching-learning process and contributes to the way of acting of the future graduate through the formation of values, interactivity with the content, feedback, evaluation and development of skills, independent work, and self-preparation.

Computer-based inquiry to enhance science process skills in undergraduate students using physiological data.

The analysis of spontaneous tail coiling (STC) in zebrafish embryos is a functional parameter that allows the study of motor development. It has recently gained relevance as a biomarker to assess the neurotoxicity of environmental substances. Its practicability in the laboratory makes it an excellent pedagogical tool for promoting students' inquiry skills. However, the time and cost of materials and facilities limit their usage in undergraduate laboratories. This study presents the design of a computer-based educational module called ZebraSTMe, which is based on a tail coiling assay and aims to improve science process skills in undergraduate students by connecting them to relevant and novel content. We evaluate students' perception of learning, the quality of materials used, and the knowledge gained. Our results show that students perceived an improvement in their statistical analysis, representation, and discussion of experimental data. Additionally, the students evaluated the quality and ease of use of the materials and provided feedback for revision. A thematic analysis of the opinions revealed that the module activities promoted students' reflection on their professional strengths and weaknesses.NEW & NOTEWORTHY ZebraSTMe is a novel computer-based educational module that utilizes spontaneous tail coiling analysis in zebrafish embryos to enhance undergraduate students' scientific inquiry skills. By addressing the challenges of time, cost, and laboratory resources, the module improves students' science process skills and promotes reflection on their professional strengths and weaknesses. The innovative ZebraSTMe exemplifies the potential of integrating cutting-edge research topics into undergraduate education, leading to more engaging and effective learning experiences in physiology and other scientific disciplines.

A Python-based educational software tool for visualizing bioinformatics alignment algorithms.

Bioinformatics education can be defined as the teaching and learning of how to use software tools, along with mathematical and statistical analysis, to solve biological problems. Although many resources are available, most students still struggle to understand even the simplest sequence alignment algorithms. Applying visualizations to these topics benefits both lecturers and students. Unfortunately, educational software for visualizing step-bystep processes in the user experience of sequence alignment algorithms is rare. In this article, an educational visualization tool for biological sequence alignment is presented, and the source code is released in order to encourage the collaborative power of open-source software, with the expectation of further contributions from the community in the future. Two different modules are integrated to enable a student to investigate the characteristics of alignment algorithms.

Development and validation of an educational software based in artificial neural networks for training in radiology (JORCAD) through an interactive learning activity.

The use of Computer Aided Detection (CAD) software has been previously documented as a valuable tool to improve specialist training in Radiology. This research assesses the utility of an educational software tool aimed to train residents in Radiology and other related medical specialties and students from Medicine degree. This in-house developed software, called JORCAD, integrates a CAD system based in Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with annotated cases from radiological image databases. The methodology followed for software validation was expert judgement after completing an interactive learning activity. Participants received a theoretical session and a software usage tutorial and afterwards utilized the application in a dedicated workstation to analyze a series of proposed cases of thorax computed tomography (CT) and mammography. A total of 26 expert participants from the Radiology Department at Salamanca University Hospital (15 specialists and 11 residents) fulfilled the activity and evaluated different aspects through a series of surveys: software usability, case navigation tools, CAD module utility for learning and JORCAD educational capabilities. Participants also graded imaging cases to establish JORCAD usefulness for training radiology residents. According to the statistical analysis of survey results and expert cases scoring, along with their opinions, it can be concluded that JORCAD software is a useful tool for training future specialists. The combination of CAD with annotated cases from validated databases enhances learning, offering a second opinion and changing the usual training paradigm. Including software as JORCAD in residency training programs of Radiology and other medical specialties would have a positive effect on trainees' background knowledge.

Desarrollo y aplicación de un software educativo bidimensional para el proceso de enseñanza del diseño de Prótesis Parcial Removible / Validation of a two-dimensional educational software for the learning process of the design of Removable Partial Dentures

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar e implementar un software educativo bidimensional para el proceso de aprendizaje del diseño de Prótesis Parciales Removibles.Materiales y métodos: Se utilizó el método científico y procedimientos de evaluación educativa para abordar las necesidades de la asignatura de Prótesis Parcial Removible en la Facultad de Odontología de la UNMSM de Perú en el año 2022. Se utilizó análisis, síntesis y encuestas. Se examinó la aplicabilidad del software y el cumplimiento de los requerimientos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, no sólo en la UNMSM sino en cualquier universidad con requerimientos y características similares. Resultados: La aplicación in-terna del software arrojó un valor final del 96%, mientras que la evaluación de alumnos y docentes mostró un 90% de aceptación, al considerar que el SEDUPPR es sencillo para instalar, sencillo en su manejo y funcionamiento, y es muy útil para aprender diseño de PPR. Conclusiones: El software educativo bidimensional diseñado para el proceso de aprendizaje de Prótesis Parcial Removible es aplicable y puede ser implementado en diferentes ámbitos educativos.

Objective: The objective of this study was to develop and implement a two-dimensional educational software for the learning process of designing Removable Partial Prostheses.Materials and Methods: The scientific method and educational evaluation procedures were utilized to address the needs of the Removable Partial Prosthesis subject in the Fa-culty of Dentistry at the UNMSM in Peru in 2022. Analysis, synthesis, and surveys were used. The software's applicability and fulfillment of teaching and learning requirements were examined, not only at the UNMSM but also in any university with similar require-ments and characteristics. Results: The internal application of the software yielded a final value of 96%, while the evaluation of students and teachers showed a 90% acceptance rate, considering that SEDUPPR is simple to install, easy to use and operate, and is very useful for learn PPR design. Conclusion: The two-dimensional educational software designed for the learning process of Removable Partial Prosthesis is applicable and can be implemented in different educational settings.

Design science research application in medical radiation science education: A case study on the evaluation of a developed artifact.

Design Science Research (DSR) combines quantitative and qualitative approaches for educational research. One of the critical steps of DSR is the evaluation phase. In this phase, the artifact's utility, fitness, and usefulness are noted and reviewed. Since the DSR applied to health science is limited, this paper aims to present the evaluation phase of a study that developed an artifact for training student radiographers in chest pattern recognition. The artifact which is described in detail elsewhere by Mdletshe et al. [1], was developed as a tailor-made solution in medical radiation sciences education (MRSE), using DSR. During the evaluation of the artifact, the System Usability Scale (SUS) was used for the quantitative evaluation of the artifact. Meanwhile, the qualitative approach was performed using a hierarchy of qualitative criteria based on a review of multiple sources. This study demonstrated the DSR key concepts of the evaluation phase applied to health science. The presented case will help to demonstrate the implementation of the evaluation phase in a research project in health sciences (MRSE).

Valoración de una metodología para integrar software educativo en la asignatura Rehabilitación estomatológica / Assessment of a methodology to integrate educational software in Stomatological Rehabilitation Subject

Introducción: Al elaborar una metodología resulta importante obtener los criterios de expertos antes de su aplicación. En un periodo precedente a esta investigación se elaboró una metodología con etapas y procedimientos para el desarrollo de software educativo. Objetivo: Valorar la pertinencia de la metodología para la integración de software educativo en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las asignaturas Rehabilitación I y II de Estomatología. Método: Se realizó una investigación pedagógica en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín. Para valorar la pertinencia de la metodología se aplicó el método Delphi, a partir del cual, mediante una encuesta aplicada a 17 expertos seleccionados por su alto coeficiente de competencia en la temática, se pudo llegar a un consenso sobre el tema explorado. Resultados: La aplicación del cuestionario reveló que la mayoría de los expertos consideró cada indicador de la dimensión validez como muy adecuado, solo uno evaluó el indicador etapas de la metodología como adecuado y los procedimientos de la etapa dos como bastante adecuados. Para la dimensión viabilidad casi la totalidad consideró muy adecuados los indicadores factibilidad de aplicación y posibilidad de generalización; esta última fue evaluada por un experto como adecuada. Al comparar los resultados de los siete indicadores con los puntos de corte se aprecia que los expertos en su conjunto los definen como muy adecuados. Conclusiones: La pertinencia de la metodología se constató con el criterio consensuado de los expertos, quienes consideraron muy adecuados los aspectos valorados, y realizaron aportes que permitieron perfeccionarla antes de su implementación. Sobre estas bases no fue necesaria una segunda etapa de aplicación del método(AU)

Introduction: When developing a methodology, it is important to obtain the criteria of experts before its application. In a period preceding this research, a methodology with stages and procedures was defined for the development of educational software. Objective: To assess the relevance of the methodology for the integration of educational software in the teaching-learning process of the subjects Rehabilitation I and II of Stomatology. Method: A pedagogical research was carried out at the University Of Medical Sciences Of Holguín. To assess the relevance of the methodology, the Delphi method was applied, from which, through a survey applied to 17 experts selected for their high coefficient of competence in the subject, a consensus could be reached on the explored topic. Results: The application of the questionnaire revealed that most of the experts considered each indicator of the validity dimension as very adequate; only one evaluated the indicator stages of the methodology as adequate and the procedures of stage two as quite adequate. For the feasibility dimension, almost all considered the feasibility of application and possibility of generalization indicators to be very adequate; the latter was evaluated by an expert as adequate. When comparing the results of the seven indicators with the cut-off points, it can be seen that the experts as a whole define them as very adequate. Conclusions: The relevance of the methodology was verified with the agreed criteria of the experts, who considered the aspects evaluated to be very adequate, and made contributions that allowed it to be perfected before its implementation. On these bases, a second stage of application of the method was not necessary(AU)

Software de Biología Molecular como herramienta educativa en el primer año de la carrera demedicina

Introducción: La asignatura Biología Molecular constituye un gran desafío para los estudiantes del primer año de Medicina, pues se imparte en la etapa de adaptación a la Educación Superior. El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en confeccionar un software educativo offline de la asignatura Biología Molecular como instrumento de trabajo que permitiera aplicar una nueva estrategia metodológica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los profesores y estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de Medicina. Método: Se programó en HTML y se distribuyó a todos los estudiantes y profesores de la asignatura Biología Molecular del curso 2021. Se aplicó una nueva estrategia metodológica altamente participativa de los estudiantes. Se analizaron los resultados académicos de 279 estudiantes que examinaron en las tres convocatorias de exámenes finales de la asignatura, midiendo y graduando el rendimiento académico obtenido con el empleo del software educativo. Resultados: El software educativo diseñado con apariencia de un sitio Web presenta un menú principal con opciones de presentación, instrucciones, plan calendario, conferencias, guías de estudio para las clases talleres, autoevaluaciones y una biblioteca. Funciona en cualquier dispositivo que posea un navegador de internet. Se alcanzó un elevado rendimiento académico acompañado de una alta calidad del mismo. Conclusiones: El software educativo fue empleado exitosamente por estudiantes y profesores; constituyó la herramienta fundamental para el cambio metodológico aplicado en la impartición de la asignatura y se obtuvo un elevado rendimiento académico por parte de los estudiantes.

Introduction: The subject Molecular Biology constitutes a great challenge for the students of the first year of Medicine, since it is taught in the stage of adaptation to Higher Education. The objective of this research was to develop an educational software for the subject of Molecular Biology as a working tool that would allow the application of a new methodological strategy for the teaching-learning process of teachers and students of the first year of Medicine. Method: The educational software was programmed in HTML and distributed to all students and teachers of the subject Molecular Biology of the 2021 course. A new methodological highly participative strategy of students was applied. The academic results of 279 students who took the three final exams of the course were analyzed, measuring and grading the academic performance obtained with the use of the educational software. Results: The educational software designed to look like a website presents a main menu with presentation options, instructions, calendar plan, lectures, study guides for classes, workshops, self-evaluations and a library. It works on any device with a web browser. High academic performance accompanied by high academic quality was achieved. Conclusions: The educational software was successfully employed by students and teachers, which was fundamental for the methodological change applied in the teaching of the subject with a high academic performance.

Software educativo de Metabolismo-Nutrición para el proceso docente del primer año de medicina en la facultad "Victoria de Girón"

Introducción: La asignatura Metabolismo-Nutrición es una asignatura que los estudiantes del primer año de Medicina asimilan con mayor facilidad que su predecesora Biología Molecular. Esto se debe al intenso entrenamiento en esta última y al haber pasado la adaptación del primer periodo. El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en confeccionar un software educativo offline de la asignatura de Metabolismo-Nutrición como instrumento de trabajo que permitiera continuar aplicando otra nueva estrategia metodológica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los profesores y estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de Medicina, basada en las esencialidades de los procesos metabólicos a estudiar en la misma. Materiales y métodos: El software educativo se programó en HTML y se distribuyó a todos los estudiantes y profesores de la asignatura Metabolismo-Nutrición del curso 2021. Se aplicó una nueva estrategia metodológica altamente participativa de los estudiantes y se implementó un algoritmo como estrategia metodológica de las "invariantes para el estudio de una vía o proceso metabólico". Se analizaron los resultados académicos de 227 estudiantes que examinaron en las tres convocatorias de exámenes finales de la asignatura, midiendo y graduando el rendimiento académico obtenido con el empleo del software educativo. Resultados: El software educativo diseñado con apariencia a un sitio web presenta un menú principal con opciones de presentación, orientaciones, plan calendario, trabajo extraclase, conferencias, guías de estudio para las clases talleres, autoevaluaciones y una biblioteca. Funciona en cualquier dispositivo que posea un navegador de internet. Se alcanzó un elevado rendimiento académico acompañado de una alta calidad del mismo. Conclusiones: El software educativo fue empleado exitosamente por estudiantes y profesores, lo que fue fundamental para el cambio metodológico aplicado en la impartición de la asignatura con un elevado rendimiento académico.

Introduction: Metabolism-Nutrition is a subject that first-year medical students assimilate more easily than its predecessor Molecular Biology. This is due to the intense training in the latter and to having passed the adaptation of the first period. The objective of this research was to develop an offline educational software for the Metabolism-Nutrition subject as a working tool that would allow the continued application of another new methodological strategy for the teaching-learning process of teachers and students in the first year of the Medicine course, based on the essential aspects of the metabolic processes to be studied. Materials and methods: The educational software was programmed in HTML and distributed to all students and teachers of the Metabolism-Nutrition course of the 2021 course. A new highly participative methodological strategy was applied to the students and an algorithm was implemented as a methodological strategy of the "invariants for the study of a metabolic pathway or process". The academic results of 227 students who examined in the three final exams of the subject were analyzed, measuring and grading the academic performance obtained with the use of the educational software. Results: The educational software designed with the appearance of a website presents a main menu with presentation options, orientations, calendar plan, extra-class work, conferences, study guides for the classes, workshops, self-evaluations and a library. It works on any device with a web browser. High academic performance accompanied by high academic quality was achieved. Conclusions: The educational software which was fundamental for the methodological change applied in the teaching of the subject was successfully employed by students and teachers, with a high academic performance.

Implementation of Educational-Interactive-Psychiatric Management Software for Patients with Bipolar Disorder.

Background: Bipolar disorder is considered a psychiatric disease without any effective screening questionnaire to monitor and manage Iranian patients. This study aims to implement a researcher-made questionnaire in the form of educational interactive software for better management of patients with bipolar disorder and prevent further complications. Methods: The present cross-sectional study evaluated the efficacy of psychoeducational-interactive-therapeutic software for patients with bipolar disorder, which is a network-based software providing a researcher-made questionnaire in a planned manner. This software can predict the occurrence of future bipolar episodes for each patient by using artificial intelligence algorithms after the occurrence of two mood episodes as the training phase. The patients with bipolar disorder were asked to use the software for a year and their mood episodes were compared before and after using the software. We evaluate the reliability of the questionnaires in the software with internal consistency using alpha Cronbach test and test-retest analysis. Face validity and content validity were also evaluated. Results: The content validity index of the instrument was 93%, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the whole questionnaire was 0.955. Also, the ICC coefficient for this questionnaire is above 0.70, and the correlation coefficient of the answers in all constructs of the questionnaire is more than 0.8. Thirty male patients with bipolar disorder who experienced four episodes of mood swings per year experienced an average of 2 mood episodes per year following the use of this software. Conclusion: Our Psychoeducational-interactive-therapeutic software is the first Persian language software based on artificial intelligence to monitor clinical symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder, which uses a standard questionnaire to predict the incidence of episodes of depression and mania in these patients.

PeritonitiSoft, una herramienta para el aprendizaje de la peritonitisaguda / PeritonitiSoft, a tool for learning of acuteperitonitis

RESUMEN Introducción: La peritonitis aguda es una infección quirúrgica grave que exige una actuación profesional exitosa para el diagnóstico y la terapéutica; la confección de una multimedia para su aprendizaje dinámico tiene gran impacto atencional y docente en los procesos formativos universitarios. Objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un software educativo como instrumento de consulta que recopile de forma didáctica los contenidos sobre la peritonitis aguda. Métodos: Se realizó una innovación tecnológica en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba en forma de un software educativo, en el periodo comprendido entre julio y septiembre 2021. Se utilizaron la sistematización y el análisis-síntesis como métodos teóricos y como métodos empíricos el vivencial, el análisis documental y la encuesta en forma de cuestionario para la valoración del criterio de usuarios. El software se confeccionó a través del programa Crheasoft. Resultados: Se confeccionó PeritonitiSoft, un software educativo conformado por los módulos: Inicio, Temario, Glosario, Ejercicios y Mediateca. Presenta además los Créditos con los datos generales de los autores. Los expertos en informática y los usuarios valoraron de Muy adecuado el producto informático. Conclusiones: El software educativo confeccionado constituye una herramienta de aprendizaje novedoso, funcional y de pertinencia como material de consulta actualizado sobre peritonitis aguda para los médicos tratantes de tan grave enfermedad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute peritonitis is a serious surgical infection that requires successful professional performance for diagnosis and therapy; the preparation of a multimedia for dynamic learning has a great attentional and teaching impact on university training processes. Objective: The objective of this work is to present an educational software as a consultation instrument that collects in a didactic way the contents on acute peritonitis. Methods: A technological innovation was carried out at the University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba in the form of educational software, in the period between July and September 2021. Systematization and analysis-synthesis were used as theoretical methods and as empirical methods. the experiential, the documentary analysis and the survey in the form of a questionnaire for the evaluation of the users' criteria. The software was made through the Crheasoft program. Results: PeritonitiSoft, an educational software made up of the modules: Home, Agenda, Glossary, Exercises and Media Library, was created. It also presents the Credits with the general data of the authors. Computer experts and users rated the computer product as Very Adequate. Conclusions: The educational software created constitutes a novel, functional and relevant learning tool as updated reference material on acute peritonitis for doctors treating such a serious disease.

Virtual immunology: an educational software to encourage antigen-antibody interaction learning.

Immunology is a knowledge area of paramount importance in life sciences and health care professional education with diverse applications, as well as for a general public understanding of issues related to vaccination. However, many concepts are complex and difficult to understand based only on conventional classes or static images. The use of tools, such as educational software, may enhance the learning of dynamic molecular phenomena that occur in our bodies. Virtual Immunology is a software that aims to facilitate the learning of certain complex immunology concepts. Herein, we present the "Antigen-antibody interactions" module that was used and evaluated by 127 students and 3 teachers from medical schools from 2 universities, 1 public and 1 private, both in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pretest/posttest research design was used to assess student learning in a randomized sample. To evaluate user perceptions concerning software quality, 14 statements were analyzed using a Likert scale. Results indicate suitable evaluations from both students and teachers concerning the "Antigen-antibody module" as an auxiliary tool in immunology teaching. The software was well rated as an educational resource since it allows dynamically viewing immunological phenomena. In addition, its ease of use and immunological process visualization were the best-evaluated parameters by the students, who recommended this software module as an auxiliary learning tool. The use of the evaluated software may motivate students and aid in the understanding of immunology-related concepts, becoming a complementary tool that may enhance the teaching-learning process.

Videoteca para el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas sobre técnicas histológicas básicas / Video Library for the Development of Practical Skills on Basic Histological Techniques

Se desarrolló una investigación de innovación tecnológica con el objetivo de contribuir, a través de videos y enlaces a páginas con elementos teóricos, al desarrollo de habilidades prácticas sobre técnicas histológicas básicas que incluye el procesamiento de los tejidos para ser observados en el microscopio óptico; así como la tinción de éstos con Hematoxilina y eosina. Para su diseño se empleó una plantilla web (boostrap, html5, CCS). En cuanto a los aspectos metodológicos: se tuvo en cuenta el programa de formación de residentes en la especialidad de Histología y de pregrado de la asignatura de Células, tejidos y tegumentario, propuesto por la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (UCM H). Se validó el producto a través del criterio de expertos y de usuarios; obteniéndose un elevado nivel de aceptación; permitiendo el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas, de forma amena y científica en los estudiantes y residentes de la especialidad de Histología(AU)

A technological innovation research was developed with the aim of contributing, through videos and links to pages with theoretical elements, to the development of practical skills on basic histological techniques that includes the processing of tissues to be observed in the optical microscope; as well as staining of these with Hematoxylin and eosin. For its design a web template (boostrap, html5, CCS) was used. The methodological aspects taking into account were: the training program for residents in the specialty of Histology and undergraduate program of the Cells, Tissues and Integumentary subject, proposed by the UCM H. The product was validated through the criteria of experts and users; obtaining a high level of acceptance; allowing the development of practical skills, in an entertaining and scientific way in students and residents of the specialty of Histology(AU)

Multimedia educativa sobre Metodología de la Investigación y Estadísticas para residentes de las especialidades médicas y estomatológicas / Educational multimedia on Research Methodology and Statistics for residents of medical and stomatological specialties / Multimídia educativa un Metodologia de Pesquisa e Estatística para residentes de especialidades médicas e estomatológicas

RESUMEN Introducción: el educando de posgrado en las especialidades de ciencias médicas, debe profundizar en los métodos de investigación, elevar la efectividad de su labor y garantizar nuevos conocimientos. Objetivo: elaborar una multimedia educativa que permita fortalecer los conocimientos de metodología de la investigación y estadística en residentes de las especialidades médicas y estomatológicas del municipio Baracoa. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de desarrollo tecnológico en la Filial de Ciencias Médicas de Baracoa desde el año 2016 hasta el año 2018. La multimedia educativa fue creada con la herramienta Crheasoft v3.02, la utilización del Adobe Photoshop v6.0 y el CyberLink Power Director v6.0. Para la evaluación de los indicadores de diseño informático se conformó un comité de especialistas a los cuales se les aplicó una escala Likert. Resultados: la multimedia educativa aborda el contenido sobre metodología de la investigación y estadística. En este se combinan textos, imágenes, sonidos, animaciones y videos en un mismo entorno. Los indicadores de diseño informático obtuvieron elevadas calificaciones lo que evidencia la concordancia de criterios entre los expertos. Conclusiones: el producto informático obtenido es útil para generar aprendizajes con respecto al tema que aborda, propicia la explotación de la computadora de manera eficiente y se potencia el uso de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones en la enseñanza del posgrado.

ABSTRACT Introduction: postgraduate students in medical science specialties must delve into research methods, increase the effectiveness of their work and guarantee new knowledge. Objective: to develop an educational multimedia that allows strengthening the knowledge of research methodology and statistics in residents of the medical and stomatological specialties of the Baracoa municipality. Methods: a technological development investigation was carried out at the Baracoa Medical Sciences Branch from 2016 to 2018. The educational multimedia was created with the Crheasoft v3.02 tool, using Adobe Photoshop v6.0 and CyberLink Power Director v6.0. For the evaluation of the computer design indicators, a committee of specialists was formed to which a Likert scale was applied. Results: the educational multimedia addresses the content on research methodology and statistics. In this, texts, images, sounds, animations and videos are combined in the same environment. The computer design indicators obtained high scores, which shows the agreement of criteria among the experts. Conclusions: the obtained computer product is useful to generate learning regarding the subject it addresses, it promotes the exploitation of the computer in an efficient way and the use of information and communication technologies is promoted in postgraduate teaching.

RESUMO Introdução: os alunos de pós-graduação em especialidades em ciências médicas devem se a profundar nos métodos de pesquisa, aumentar a eficácia de seu trabalho e garantir novos conhecimentos. Objetivo: desenvolver um multimídia educacional que permita fortalecer o conhecimento da metodologia de pesquisa e estatística em residentes das especialidades médicas e estomatológicas do município de Baracoa. Métodos: foi realizada investigação de desenvolvimento tecnológico na Filial de Ciências Médicas de Baracoa de 2016 a 2018. A multimídia educacional foi criada com a ferramenta Crheasoft v3.02, utilizando Adobe Photoshop v6.0 e CyberLink Power Director v6.0. Para a avaliação dos indicadores de projeto do computador, foi formado um comitê de especialistas ao qual foi aplicada uma escala Likert. Resultados: a multimídia educacional aborda o conteúdo sobre metodologia de pesquisa e estatística. Nele, textos, imagens, sons, animações e vídeos são combinados em um mesmo ambiente. Os indicadores de design do computador obtiveram altas pontuações, o que mostra a concordância de critérios entre os especialistas. Conclusões: o produto informático obtido é útil para gerar aprendizagem em relação à disciplina que aborda, promove a exploração do computador de forma eficiente e o uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação é promovido no ensino de pós-graduação.

Implementación de la tecnología educativa en las Ciencias Básicas Biomédicas / Implementation of educational technology in the Basic Biomedical Sciences

RESUMEN Introducción: El uso de los medios en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje ha evolucionado desde sus inicios con una tendencia al aumento en los diferentes tipos de enseñanzas, enfocado principalmente a la instrucción programada, donde el control de los aprendizajes está en función de renovar y predecir los comportamientos y las conductas esperadas en los alumnos. Objetivo: Exponer los principales resultados de la implementación del software educativo sobre Tejido Epitelial en la asignatura Célula, Tejidos y Sistema tegumentario. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental, en el Departamento de Ciencias Básicas Biomédicas de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Camagüey, en el primer semestre del curso 2019-2020. La aplicación del software de Tejido Epitelial, como tecnología educativa facilita el aprendizaje de materias, ayuda a resolver problemas y contribuye a desarrollar habilidades cognitivasen los estudiantes favoreciendo un aprendizaje desarrollador. Conclusiones: El software educativo: Tejido Epitelial, constituye una herramienta útil para el aprendizaje del tema que posibilita mejorar la evaluación como componente del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la asignatura Célula, tejidos y sistema tegumentario y requiere del compromiso y la actualización permanente del docente para lograr un uso pertinente.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The use of the media in the teaching and learning processes has evolved since its inception with an increasing trend in the different types of teaching, mainly focused on programmed instruction, was the control of learning is in function of renewing and predicts behaviors and expected behaviors in students. Objective: To present the main results of the implementation of the educational software epithelial tissue, in the subject Cell, tissues and integumentary system. Method: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in the Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences of the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey, in the first semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The application of epithelial tissue software, as an educational technology, facilitates the learning of subjects, helps to solve problems and contributes to developing cognitive skills in students, favoring developer learning. Conclusions: The educational software: Epithelial Tissue, constitutes a useful tool for learning the subject that makes it possible to improve the evaluation as a component of the teaching-learning process of the subject Cell, tissues and integumentary system and requires the commitment and permanent updating of the teacher to achieve relevant use.

Ejercicios interactivos para la autoevaluación de la asignatura Célula, Tejidos y Sistema Tegumentario / Interactive Exercises for Self-Evaluation of the Subject Cell, Tissues and integumentary System

Con el propósito de contribuir al desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la asignatura Célula, Tejidos y Sistema Tegumentario que se imparte a los alumnos de primer año de la carrera de Medicina, se confeccionó en el período de septiembre a diciembre del 2019 en la Facultad No 2 de Medicina de Santiago de Cuba, un sistema de ejercicios interactivos utilizando el programa QuizFaber 3.1.2, que permite realizar preguntas de autoevaluación. Se abordaron todos los temas de la asignatura, siendo generados ejercicios de diferentes tipos: rellenar espacios en blanco, verdadero o falso, selección múltiple y relacionar columnas. Al finalizar la autoevaluación, el estudiante obtiene una puntuación, que permite una retroalimentación inmediata de la prueba aplicada, donde el enfoque metodológico y didáctico concebido en su realización, contribuye al aprendizaje desarrollador y consciente de los educandos(AU)

In order to contribute to the development of the teaching-learning process of the subject Cell, Tissues and Integumentary System, taught to first year students of the Medicine career, it was made an interactive exercise system using the program QuizFaber 3.1.2, in the period from September to December 2019 at Faculty No. 2 of Medicine in Santiago de Cuba. The system allows to ask self- evaluation questions. All the contents of the subject were addressed, exercises of different types as fill in blanks, true or false, multiple selection and relate columns, being generated. At the end of the self-evaluation the student gets a score, allowing immediate feedback of the applied test, the methodological and didactic approach conceived for this system contributes to the conscious learning of our students(AU)

Acceptance of productivity software as a course management and collaboration tool among student pharmacists.

INTRODUCTION: The acceleration and availability of digital tools has fundamentally changed the classroom environment, making selecting the correct tools an increasingly important function for instructors. To assist educators seeking to introduce such tools into the classroom, this research describes the acceptance of productivity software as a pharmacy management course and collaboration tool by second-year student pharmacists. METHODS: A mixed methods approach assessed student pharmacists' acceptance and use of a cloud-based, productivity platform. All students were provided with Evernote Business to manage group-based assignments, facilitate team-based projects, and store course materials. Students were surveyed at three time points throughout the semester using a validated instrument based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Software acceptance and applicability were assessed across time points and structural equation modeling determined UTAUT model fit. Focus groups provided direct student feedback guided by UTAUT. RESULTS: Baseline technology acceptance was lower for Evernote than Blackboard. Effort expectancy and attitudes toward technology improved in three of four items each for Evernote and anxiety toward using the new software declined from baseline. Model fit was not ideal, suggesting similar conditions for acceptance of either platform and performance expectancy may not significantly predict intention to use. Student feedback suggested that acceptance may be improved if software has college-wide buy-in and was required. CONCLUSIONS: Introducing productivity software in the middle of the curriculum is not ideal, but could be impactful if provided earlier, integrated with existing systems, and aligned with observed students' learning needs.

Endosoft: herramienta para el aprendizaje de las patologías pulpares y periapicales / Endosoft: a tool for learning from pulp and periapical diseases

Introducción: el empleo de software educativo es una alternativa motivadora en los diferentes escenarios docentes. Objetivo: mostrar la validación del software educativo sobre diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades pulpares y periapicales para su generalización en estudiantes de Estomatología. Material y Métodos: se realizó un estudio de innovación tecnológica o producto terminado digital en la etapa comprendida desde marzo de 2018 a marzo de 2019. Se utilizó la herramienta Mediator v9.0. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: histórico-lógico, analítico-sintético y el sistémico-estructural; y empíricos: la revisión documental y una encuesta a estudiantes y expertos en función de evaluadores externos del producto. Para evaluar la factibilidad del software se utilizó el método de Criterio de Experto y el Criterio de usuario. Las principales variables evaluadas fueron el diseño de las secciones del software, su funcionalidad, cientificidad del contenido, relación de las imágenes con el objetivo del software, así como su uso en la docencia. Resultados: el producto obtenido consta de un texto básico con hipervínculos para acceder a los demás componentes, así como galerías de imágenes y ejercicios de autoevaluación. Según Criterio de Experto la calidad técnica del producto y la calidad del contenido quedaron evaluadas en la categoría Muy Adecuado. Según Criterio de Usuario, la funcionalidad, la motivación individual y los aspectos de diseño fueron evaluados de Bien. Conclusiones: se desarrolló un software educativo que cuenta con recursos variados para el aprendizaje sobre el tema abordado(AU)

Introduction: The use of the educational software is a motivating alternative in different teaching scenarios. Objective: To validate the educational software related to the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical diseases for its generalization in dental students. Material and Methods: A study linked with technological innovation or digital finished product was conducted during the period between March 2018 and March 2019. The tool used was Mediator v9.0. Theoretical methods such as historical-logical, analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, and systemic-structural were used; empirical methods, which included the documentary review and a survey, were applied to students and experts as external evaluators of the product. The methods of Expert Judgment and Customer Judgment were used to evaluate the feasibility of the software. The main variables evaluated were the design of software sections, its functionality, scientific content, relationship between the images and the objective of the software and its use in the teaching-learning process. Results: The product obtained is a basic text with hyperlinks to access the rest of the components, image galleries and self-evaluation exercises. According to Expert Judgment, the technical quality of the software and the quality of its content were evaluated as good. According to Customer Judgment, the functionality, self-motivation and design aspects were evaluated as optimal. Conclusions: An educational software with various resources for learning about the topic approached was developed(AU)

Plataforma digital para la satisfacción de las necesidades informacionales sobre la actividad científica estudiantil en Ciencias Médicas / A digital platform to meet information needs of students scientific activity in medical sciences schools

La actividad científica estudiantil, a pesar de constituir uno de los pilares en la formación universitaria en las Ciencias Médicas, todavía no logra alcanzar las potencialidades reales que posee. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue confeccionar y validar una plataforma digital para la satisfacción de las necesidades informacionales sobre la actividad científica estudiantil en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, en el período comprendido desde el mes de marzo del año 2018 a febrero de 2019. La investigación se delimitó en tres etapas de trabajo: caracterización, diseño y evaluación. Se trabajó con estudiantes de tercer año que se encontraban cursando las carreras de Medicina, Estomatología, Enfermería y Tecnologías de la Salud. La plataforma se diseñó utilizando plantillas de Wordpress. Los estudiantes encuestados valoraron de regular la información recibida sobre la actividad científica y existió un número considerable que no poseía información al respecto, a pesar de considerar en su mayoría que era necesario poseer este conocimiento. La frecuencia de este grupo de estudiantes en jornadas científicas estudiantiles y eventos nacionales e internacionales, así como la publicación de sus resultados científicos, resultó alarmantemente baja. El diseño y la implementación de la plataforma digital logra satisfacer necesidades informacionales en relación con la actividad científica estudiantil, si bien es necesario evaluar dichas necesidades en todos los años de las diferentes carreras. La generalización de la plataforma a otros centros de Educación Superior puede contribuir a la formación en investigación científica en el pregrado en Cuba(AU)

Much as it is one of the cornerstones of undergraduate medical studies, students' scientific activity is yet to realize its full potential. The purpose of the study was to develop and validate a digital platform to meet the information needs of students' scientific activity at the University of Medical Sciences of Ciego de Avila, Cuba, from March 2018 to February 2019. The research was structured into three work stages: characterization, design and evaluation. The participants were third-year students majoring in medicine, dentistry, nursing and health technologies. The platform was designed on WordPress templates. Respondents ranked the information received about scientific activity as fair, and a considerable number of them did not have any information about the subject, though most thought such knowledge was necessary. Attendance by respondents to students' scientific meetings and national and international conferences was alarmingly low, as was the publication of their scientific results. The design and implementation of the digital platform make it possible to meet information needs concerning students' scientific activity, though such needs should be evaluated in all the years of the various majors. Generalization of the platform to other higher education institutions may contribute to undergraduate scientific research training in Cuba(AU)

OncoHodgk: Aplicación interactiva para el aprendizaje del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los Linfomas / OncoHodgk: Interactive application for learning the diagnosis and treatment of Lymphomas

Introducción: Los linfomas constituyen un grupo de enfermedades malignas, caracterizadas por la proliferación neoplásica del sistema retículoendotelial. Objetivo: Elaborar una aplicación interactiva sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los linfomas para los estudiantes de 6to año de medicina de la Filial de Ciencias Médicas de Bayamo. Diseño Metodológico: La aplicación se elaboró entre febrero y marzo del 2018 en la Filial de Ciencias Médicas de Bayamo. Diseñado con el empleo de las herramientas JClic y Gimpshop 2.8 con licencia GPL/ Linux. Para determinar su efectividad se realizaron encuestas a estudiantes y profesores del centro. El universo estuvo constituido por todos los estudiantes del 6to año de la carrera de Medicina (281 alumnos) y la muestra por los estudiantes seleccionados que realizaron las dos primeras rotaciones por la sala de Medicina Interna (40 estudiantes). El grupo control, estuvo formado por la primera rotación, mientras que el experimental correspondió a la segunda rotación, ambos seleccionados por muestreo aleatorio simple. Resultados: Las mejores calificaciones comprendidas entre 4 y 5 puntos, correspondieron al grupo experimental con 20 estudiantes para el 100 por ciento, mientras que para el control esas calificaciones fueron obtenidas por 15 estudiantes, para un 75 por ciento. Conclusiones: Se constató la efectividad de la aplicación OncoHodgk para el aprendizaje del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los linfomas como alternativa para incrementar el nivel de conocimientos y la motivación en los estudiantes evaluados(AU)

Introduction: Lymphomas constitute a group of malignant diseases, characterized by the neoplastic proliferation of the reticuloendothelial system. Objective: To develop an interactive application about the diagnosis and treatment of lymphomas for the 6th year medical students of the Medical Sciences Branch of Bayamo. Methodological Design: The application was developed between February and March 2018 in the Medical Sciences Branch of Bayamo. It was designed with the use of JClic and Gimpshop 2.8 tools with GPL / Linux license. To determine its effectiveness, surveys were conducted to students and teachers of the center. The universe was constituted by all the students of the 6th year of the Medicine career (281 students) and the sample by the selected students who made the first two rotations through the Internal Medicine room (40 students). The control group was formed by the first rotation, while the experimental group corresponded to the second rotation, both selected by simple random sampling, in a period from February to March 2018, at the University Teaching Hospital Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. Results: The best grades between 4 and 5 points corresponded to the experimental group with 20 students for 100 percent, while in the control group 15 students obtained those grades for 75 percent. Conclusions: The effectiveness of the OncoHodgk application for learning about the diagnosis and treatment of lymphomas was stated(AU)