Impact of Diversification on Movement Self-Perception and Movement Performance in University Sports Students.

Purpose: It has been acknowledged that accurate movement self-perception is a crucial prerequisite for reaching high levels of movement expertise in sports. The influence of distinct educational environments (specialization vs. diversification) on movement self-perception has thus far, however, mainly been tested in short-term investigations. Method: Therefore, a longitudinal study spanning two-and-a-half years was conducted with sports students from two conceptually different sports study programs. A total of 72 sports students from a convergent-oriented program (COSP, n = 38) and a diversification-oriented study program (DOSP, n = 34) participated in the standardized BAST® movement analysis at the beginning and end of their studies. Results: While, at the end of their sports studies, COSP showed no significant changes in movement self-perception, DOSP students' movement self-perception increased significantly in five out of eight movement tasks of the BAST®. DOSP students, furthermore, developed a strong relationship between movement self-perception and movement performance at the end of their sports studies. Conclusion: Sports students benefit from engaging in a broad variety of different sports, allowing them to develop an accurate movement self-perception in relation to their movement performance. The influences of divergent learning experiences and diversification on movement self-perception, as well as, practical implications for the development of process-oriented learning environments that promote students' movement performance by refining movement habits or adapting new movement patterns, were discussed.

Which competencies should be fostered in education for sustainable development at higher education institutions? Findings from the evaluation of the study programs at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

A relatively broad consolidated consensus has emerged among experts regarding the competencies that should be fostered through an education for sustainable development at the higher education level. However, there is little empirical support to aid in answering the question of which competencies should be promoted from the perspective of students and graduates. This was the main purpose for analyzing the corresponding results of the evaluation of the study programs in sustainable development at the University of Bern. In a standardized survey, students (N = 124), graduates (N = 121), and the supervisors of internships (N = 37) were asked, among other questions, how important they consider the fostering of the respective 13 competencies during their studies and for their professional activities. Overall, the results confirm the view of experts: the study programs should be designed for a comprehensive empowerment with respect of responsible and self-motivated participation in meeting the challenges of sustainable development. Even the students are of the opinion that competency-oriented education is important and that not only the acquisition, respectively the imparting of knowledge is relevant. Regarding the estimation of the promotion of competencies in the study program, the three groups agree that the competencies "Interconnected, foresighted, and thinking approaches in system-dynamic contexts" and "Recognizing on one's own perspective on a situation and problem, empathizing with other perspectives, and taking these into account when solving problems" are the most important. For the professional field, the competency "Communicating in a comprehensive and target group-oriented manner" is rated most important by all three groups. However, it must be noted that there are also differences between the varying perspectives of the students, graduates, and internship supervisors. The results indicate opportunities for improvement that can also be considered as recommendations in the further development of inter- and transdisciplinary sustainability-oriented study programs. Furthermore, lecturers should, especially regarding a multidisciplinary team, coordinate and communize the development of competencies across the different educational elements. Students should be well informed regarding how the various educational elements, i.e., teaching/learning arrangements and assessments, are intended to contribute to the overall development of competency. Finally, in order to ensure that lecturers align respective learning outcomes, as well as teaching/learning arrangements and assessments in their educational elements, there will need to be a greater focus on competency development across a program of study.

Hiperentorno educativo para el aprendizaje de la asignatura Metodología de la Investigación e introducción a la Inferencia Estadística / Educative hyper-environment for learning the subject Methodology of the Investigation and the introduction to Inferencial Statistics for the nursing career

Se elaboró un hiperentorno educativo sobre el programa de estudio de Metodología de la Investigación e introducción a la Inferencia Estadística para la carrera de Enfermería, lo que permitió organizar el acceso a información actualizada y, con ello, favorecer el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. A tal efecto, fueron entrevistados 10 profesores y 57 estudiantes de cuarto año de la Licenciatura en Enfermería de la Facultad de Enfermería-Tecnología de la Salud de Santiago de Cuba; asimismo, se valoró el nivel de efectividad de las acciones realizadas junto con los estudiantes -bajo la orientación de docentes y tutores-, con vistas a beneficiar la formación científico-profesional, lo cual se evidenció en los cambios de actitud y motivación al valorar la significatividad de los resultados, así como en el aumento del número de participantes a los eventos científicos y la mayor calidad del contenido de las investigaciones. Los docentes, tutores y estudiantes evaluaron de adecuado el hiperentorno y se demostró que su aplicación puede contribuir al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del programa de Metodología de la Investigación e introducción a la Inferencia Estadística.

An educative hyper-environment on the study program of the subjects Methodology of Investigation and Introduction to the Inferencial Statistics was implemented, which allowed to organize the access to updated information, and, with this, to improve the teaching-learning process. For this purpose, 10 professors and 57 students belonging to the fourth year of the nursing degree from the Health Technology-Nursing Faculty in Santiago de Cuba city were interviewed, likewise, the effectiveness level of the actions carried out with the students -under the guide of professors and tutors- aimed at improving the scientific and professional training, which was evidenced in the changes in attitude and motivation when evaluating the significance of the results, as well as in the increase in the number of participants in the scientific events and in the higher quality in the contents of the investigations. Teachers, tutors and students evaluated the hyper-environment as adequate and it was shown that its implementation may contribute to the teaching-learning process of the Methodology of Investigations and of the introduction to Inferencial Statistics.

Person-centered care content in medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, and physiotherapy education programs.

BACKGROUND: Although person-centered care (PCC) ensures high-quality care for patients, studies have shown that it is unevenly applied in clinical practice. The extent to which future health care providers are currently offered education in PCC at their universities is unclear. We aimed to clarify the PCC content offered to students as a basis for their understanding by exploring the PCC content of Swedish national study programs in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy. METHODS: Using a qualitative document analysis design, we sampled the steering documents from all higher education institutions (n = 48) with accreditation in medicine (n = 7), nursing (n = 25), occupational therapy (n = 8), or physiotherapy (n = 8) at a single time point. All national study programs (n = 4), local program syllabuses (n = 48), and local course syllabuses (n = 799) were reviewed using a 10-item protocol. RESULTS: We found no content related to PCC in the steering documents at the national level. At the local level, however, signs of PCC were identified in local program syllabuses and local course syllabuses. Seven of the 48 local program syllabuses (15%) included PCC in their intended learning outcomes. Eight of the 799 local course syllabuses (1%) contained course titles that included the phrase 'person-centered care,' and another 101 listed 142 intended learning outcomes referring to PCC. A total of 21 terms connected to PCC were found, and the term 'person-centered care' was most commonly used in the nursing programs and least commonly in the medical programs. CONCLUSIONS: There is a broad range in how the national study programs in Sweden have incorporated PCC. The implementation has been driven by a bottom-up strategy. A deliberate and standardized strategy is needed to ensure full implementation of PCC into clinical curricula in higher education.

Open-mindedness trait affects the development of intercultural communication competence in short-term overseas study programs: a mixed-method exploration.

BACKGROUND: Overseas study trips can enhance healthcare students' intercultural communication competence. An opportunity to immerse in the new culture enables them to develop their ability to offer services to people from different countries. However, the role that open-mindedness (i.e., a personality trait) can play in this process has not been explored. METHODS: The present study adopted a mixed-method design to identify how open-mindedness trait affected this overseas learning process. Thirty-two undergraduate healthcare students in Australia took part in the study. Questionnaires, which measured socio-demographic information, intercultural communication competence and open-mindedness trait were administered to the participants before and after their overseas trip. Half of the participants (n = 16) were interviewed after the overseas trip. RESULTS: The correlational analysis showed that the open-mindedness trait was correlated with cultural skills, a component of intercultural communication competence, but not significant with the other three components. Three themes emerging from the qualitative data indicated that the open-mindedness trait affected students' cultural exposure. This trait enabled participants to be actively involved in the immersion in the local culture. They were willing to learn from peer fellows, and keen to embrace novel challenges. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that open-mindedness trait is vital for increasing cultural immersion, and hence promote intercultural communication skills.

Using Strategies from Physical Training of Athletes to Develop Self-Study Programs for Veterinary Medical Students.

Veterinary medical students, similar to elite collegiate athletes, are developing strategies for learning new skills and for self-care to take their performance to the next level. As veterinary students learn to successfully navigate an information-dense, high-volume curriculum, many sacrifice wellness, leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and social interactions. Strategies from athletes' physical training were used to design a self-study program for first-year veterinary medical students. Major considerations in program design were the characteristics of the human being, learning goals, and contextual constraints. The study program included a warm-up, study sessions, and a cooldown. The program was offered to first-year veterinary medical students at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Thirty-two students requested study programs and 21 completed surveys at the semester end. Results were analyzed quantitatively and by using an adapted conventional content analysis approach. Responses were organized into three main domains: reason for participation, program utility, and program satisfaction. Students shared that the most helpful aspects of the program were assisting with organization and time management, providing accountability, and reducing overwhelm by enhancing well-being and performance; they reported that these learned skills would support their well-being as future professionals. This article describes the experiences of one group of veterinary students at one college using these programs. The long-term goal is to develop a model program for all veterinary students to manage curricular demands while maintaining well-being.

Reliability of an instrument on cognitive-practical capacities for the treatment of minimal dental caries intervention in the Dentistry Career / Confiabilidad de instrumento sobre capacidades cognitivo-prácticas para el tratamiento de mínima intervención de caries dental en la Carrera de Estomatología

Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the reliability of the instrument on cognitive-practical capacities necessary for the treatment of minimal intervention of dental caries in the Stomatology Career. Methods: Pilot study that describes the extent to which a previously designed instrument is understandable and functional. The sample consisted of 52 professors from the stomatology career. The information was collected in two stages, a test in which the instrument was applied and after 15 days a retest was performed. The variables consisted of 21 items resulting from the design and prior validation. The mean of variability was calculated for each item at the time of the test and retest, the internal consistency through Cronbach's alpha, a comparison of the mean of the instrument's items according to Student's t test, and the correlation coefficient was calculated. intraclass. Results: The test and retest showed value of the total means of 2.43 and 2.47 respectively, expressing that the objectives of the instrument are partially achieved. The scores showed good coherence (Cronbach's alpha 0.817 and 0.801 in test and retest). The hypothesis test being t ≤0.05 in both moments it is accepted that all the items were related. Conclusions: Reliability was demonstrated with regard to internal consistency and temporal stability in each of its items.

Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la confiabilidad de instrumento sobre capacidades cognitivo-prácticas necesarias para el tratamiento de mínima intervención de la caries dental en la Carrera de Estomatología. Métodos: Estudio piloto que describe en qué medida un instrumento previamente diseñado es comprensible y funcional. La muestra estuvo integrada por 52 profesores de la carrera de estomatología. La información fue recogida en dos etapas, una prueba en la que se aplicó el instrumento y trascurridos 15 días se realizó una segunda prueba. Las variables consistieron en 21 ítems resultantes del diseño y la validación previa. Se calculó la media de variabilidad para cada ítem en el momento de la prueba y la segunda prueba, la consistencia interna a través del alfa de Cronbach, una comparación de la media de los ítems del instrumento según t de Student y se calculó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase. Resultados: La prueba y segunda prueba mostraron valor de las medias totales de 2,43 y 2,47 respectivamente, expresando que los objetivos del instrumento se logran parcialmente. Las puntuaciones mostraron buena coherencia (alfa de Cronbach 0,817 y 0,801 en prueba y segunda prueba). La prueba de hipótesis al ser t ≤0,05 en ambos momentos se acepta que todos los ítems se relacionaron. Conclusiones: Se demostró la confiabilidad en lo que se refiere a la consistencia interna y estabilidad temporal en cada uno de sus ítems.

Evaluación y acreditación de la calidad del posgrado en las especialidades de Medicina Interna y Dermatología en Santiago de Cuba / Evaluation and accreditation of the postdegree quality in the specialties of Internal Medicine and Dermatology in Santiago de Cuba

Introducción: La gestión formativa y el perfeccionamiento de los programas académicos de posgrado son necesidades impostergables para la formación permanente de los profesionales en las universidades de ciencias médicas cubanas. Objetivo: Socializar las experiencias sistematizadas en los procesos de gestión de la calidad de los programas de posgrado en dos especialidades médicas. Métodos: Se efectuaron un diagnóstico y una evaluación externa de los programas académicos de posgrado de las especialidades en Dermatología y Medicina Interna de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba, en los meses de mayo y septiembre del 2019, respectivamente, donde se ponderó la observación de las diferentes actividades de cada programa a través del desarrollo de las seis variables establecidas para ello, lo cual contribuyó a revelar las principales fortalezas y debilidades de dichos programas de estudio. Resultados: El análisis integral de los programas evidenció, durante el proceso de evaluación externa, el cumplimiento de los estándares establecidos en el modelo de calidad, por lo que se decidió por unanimidad, en el Acuerdo de la Sesión 49 de la Junta de Acreditación Nacional de octubre de 2019, otorgarles la categoría superior de acreditación de Programa de Excelencia. Conclusiones: Pudo demostrarse que en la gestión formativa de ambas especialidades, como figuras académicas de posgrado, se han revelado con asertividad los impactos pertinentes para el Sistema Nacional de Salud Pública.

Introduction: The training management and the improvement of the academic postdegree programs are urgency necessities for the permanent training of the professionals in the Cuban universities of medical sciences. Objective: To socialize the systematized experiences in the processes of quality management of the postdegree programs in two medical specialties. Methods: A diagnosis and an external evaluation of the post degree academic programs in the specialties of Internal Medicine and Dermatology were carried out in the Medical Sciences University in Santiago de Cuba, in the months of May and September, 2019 respectively, where the observation of the different activities of each program was considered through the development of the six established variables for it, which contributed to reveal the main strengths and weaknesses of these study programs. Results: The integral analysis of the programs evidenced, during the process of external evaluation, the fulfillment of the established standards in the quality pattern, reason why it was unanimously decided, in the 49 Session Agreement of the National Accreditation Meeting from October, 2019, to grant them the accreditation higher category of Excellency Program. Conclusions: It could be demonstrated that in the training management of both specialties, as academic figures of postdegree, have been revealed with assertiveness the pertinent impacts for the National System of Public Health.

Programa de estudios para la capacitación de profesores en la plataforma Moodle / Study Program for Teacher's Training in Moodle Platform

Introducción: Se presenta una propuesta de capacitación para contribuir a que los docentes generen y actualicen sus propios cursos en la plataforma virtual de la Facultad de Odontología de La Habana. Objetivo: Diseñar un programa de estudios para el uso de la plataforma virtual Moodle. Métodos: Se realizó un diagnóstico de necesidades de aprendizaje aplicado a una muestra de profesores y se revisó la metodología del curso Entornos Virtuales de Enseñanza Aprendizaje, dirigido por la Universidad Virtual de Salud de Cuba. Resultados: La organización interna del curso se estructuró en tres temas, con carácter semipresencial y duración de 48 horas. Conclusiones: El programa está dirigido a la familiarización de los participantes con el Aula Virtual y con las generalidades de la construcción, montaje y ejecución de las diferentes modalidades de cursos que ofrece la Universidad Virtual de Salud de Cuba(AU)

Introduction: A training proposal is presented for teachers to generate and update their own virtual courses in the Dentistry Faculty of Havana. Objective: To design a study program in the use of the Moodle virtual platform. Methods: A diagnosis of learning needs applied to a sample of professors was made, and the methodology of the Virtual Learning Teaching Environments course, directed by the Virtual Health University of Cuba, was analyzed. Results: The internal organization of the course was structured in three subjects, with a blended nature and duration of 48 hours. Conclusions: The program is aimed at familiarizing participants with the Virtual Classroom and with the generalities of the construction, assembly and execution of courses in the different modalities offered by the Virtual Health University of Cuba, using Moodle platform(AU)

Los internados verticales actuales en la Carrera de Medicina / Current vertical internship in the Medical Major

Introducción: La Comisión Nacional de la Carrera de Medicina ha estado confeccionando nuevas propuestas de programas perfeccionados. La creación de internados verticales en los últimos 2 años ha creado expectativas positivas y negativas en el claustro de profesores de más experiencia en la Educación Médica en distintas universidades del país. Objetivo: Invitar al análisis y reflexión sobre los nuevos internados verticales y cual considerar el más apropiado en la actualidad para las especialidades derivadas de la clínica o para la formación del médico general básico. Desarrollo: Se realizó un breve recorrido desde su creación inicial hasta nuestros tiempos. Se destacó el Internado Vertical en medicina en su programa como base para las demás especialidades derivadas de la clínica, así como los retos de los nuevos programas de internado de otras especialidades. Se enfatizó en la importancia del Internado Rotatorio para la formación del Médico General Básico. Conclusiones: Se expresa nuestra posición e invitamos al análisis y reflexiones de esos nuevos programas partiendo del diseño curricular actual de la carrera de medicina en lograr un médico capaz de brindar a la sociedad la asistencia de calidad esperada. Valoramos necesario retornar al año académico de Semiología y Propedéutica y al año académico de Medicina Clínica para una mejor preparación y desarrollo de habilidades del sistema de competencias del futuro egresado y la aplicación correcta del método clínico y el razonamiento diagnóstico(AU)

Introduction: The Medical Major National Board has been preparing new proposals for improved programs. The creation of vertical internships in the last two academic years has built positive and negative expectations among the most experience faculty in the field of medical education nationwide. Objective: To invite the analysis and reflection on the new vertical internships and which one is to be considered as the most appropriate at present for clinical specialties or for the training of the basic general physician. Development: A brief journey was made from its creation to our times. The Vertical Internship in Medicine was highlighted considering its program as a basis for the other clinical specialties, together with the challenges of the new internship programs for other specialties. Emphasis was placed on the importance of the Rotary Internship for the training of the basic general physician. Conclusions: Our position is expressed and we invite the analysis and reflections of these new programs based on the current curricular design of the medical major to train a physician capable of providing the society with the expected quality healthcare. We value the need to return to the academic year of Semiology and Propaedeutics and the academic year of Clinical Medicine for better preparation and development of skills of the future graduate competence system and the correct application of the clinical method and diagnostic reasoning(AU)

Teaching animal welfare in veterinary schools in Latin America.

There is a high demand for a veterinary education in animal welfare (AW) with different approaches from the academic, society and trade points of view. Latin American (LA) countries members of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) are under the urge and should be obligated to teach AW. The aims of this article are to analyze the current drives of change on the importance of teaching animal welfare in LA, the competences recommended from international education organizations for the region, and to provide the contents on the curriculum in AW that a future veterinarian should achieve in the LA scenario, in other words to examine why teaching AW, what should be taught and how. Despite significant advances in introducing AW into veterinary training programs, much remains to be done regarding the future of this field in teaching veterinary science in Spain and LA countries, and in including this science as an independent course in programs at distinct levels to integrate the scientific, ethical and legal aspects of AW. This paper presents a proposal that was constructed with a view towards integrating diverse curricular approaches based on criteria, contents and concepts provided by the researchers and professors who collaborated in the book entitled: Bienestar Animal: Una Visión Global en Iberoamerica [Animal Welfare: A Global Vision in Ibero-America]. To ensure veterinary students will be better equipped to graduate with OIE day 1 competencies in AW, teaching approaches are needed that support project-based learning and gamification, critical thinking, reflection and collaborative learning.

The Stratified Framework for Enhancement of Study Programs in Public Health in Montenegro.

Montenegro plans to enhance its educational system in the area of health information management, in accordance with well-known EU best practices. Within the Erasmus+ project PH-ELIM, a Stratified Framework was developed to provide education of public health professionals making them highly skilled to support the nation in creating a sustainable and flexible health system, in providing good quality health, in protecting citizens against health threats, all by a cost-effective and straightforward approach. The objective of this presentation is to present the intermediate results of the Framework and lessons learned until now.

[Model study programs in medicine : Innovations in medical education in Hamburg and Berlin]. / Modellstudiengänge in der Medizin : Lehrinnovationen am Beispiel der Studiengänge in Hamburg und Berlin.

Medical science is constantly evolving. Teaching and training must keep pace with these innovations and react in a flexible fashion to new requirements. Model medical education programs, which are governed by the provisions of Sect. 41 of the Regulations for the Licensing of Medical Practitioners (ÄAppO), permit the piloting of innovative teaching programs, which support the continuous development of medical training through incorporation into the standard curricula. This paper reports on the model study programs at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (iMED) and Charité - University Medicine Berlin (MSM). It describes the reform objectives, the curricula and selected projects accompanying both models and concludes by exploring the significance of various training concepts for the development of medical education.

Calidad en la educación superior desde las ciencias sociales y administrativas / Quality of higher education in the areas of social sciences and administration / Qualidade na educação superior desde as ciências sociais e administrativas

Las demandas de la sociedad global en la enseñanza superior exigen adaptarse a procesos de calidad, lo que constituye un reto para el cambio. Este artículo es producto de una investigación, cuyo objetivo fue determinar si los Planes de Mejoramiento de dos programas de estudios acreditados en la facultad de Ciencias de la Administración de la Universidad del ValleColombia, entre 2003 y 2013, se cumplieron; sus avances, aspectos facilitadores y limitantes. La metodología fue un estudio de caso con enfoque mixto, cuantitativo complementado con análisis cualitativo. Las conclusiones arrojaron como aspectos mejorados los Procesos Académicos, la Organización y Gestión de los Programas y factor Profesores. Por mejorar, se detectaron Egresados y Bienestar estudiantil y la necesidad del formar una cultura continua de calidad, con impacto social y empresarial.

The demands of the global society in higher education require an adaptation so that these institutions incorporate educational quality process, which represents a challenge for achieving change. This article reports on the findings of a research study that had the objective of determining whether the implementation of actions included in the Improvement Plans of two accredited study programs from the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at the Universidad del Valle in Colombia between 2003 and 2013 met their objectives. Information is also provided about the current state of the implementation of the plans, their strengths as well as the weaknesses. This was a mixed-methods case study, in which the results from the data were complemented by means of a qualitative analysis. The findings show that educational quality in factors such as academic processes, organization and management of the two study programs together with teachers' roles was boosted as a result of the implementation of the Improvement Plans. The author concluded that additional actions need to be implemented with the goal of improving relationships with students, providing for student wellbeing, and creating a permanent-quality culture that is reflected in both the social and the business sectors.

As demandas da sociedade em matéria de ensino superior exigem adaptação aos processos de qualidade, o que constitui um desafio para a mudança. Este artigo é um produto de uma pesquisa, cujo objetivo foi determinar se os Planos de Melhoria de dois programas de estudos credenciados na faculdade de Ciências da Administração da Universidad del Valle, Colômbia, entre 2003 e 2013 foram cumpridos; seus avanços, aspectos facilitadores e limitantes. A metodologia utilizada foi um estudo de caso com uma abordagem mista, quantitativa complementada com análise qualitativa. As conclusões evidenciaram como aspectos melhorados: Os Processos Acadêmicos, a Organização e Gestão dos Programas e fator Professores. Como aspectos para melhorar, foram identificados: Formados e Bem-estar estudantil e a necessidade de formar uma cultura contínua de qualidade, com impacto social e empresarial.

Propuesta de programa para la formación de competencias informacionales en estudiantes de pregrado de Estomatología / Proposal of a program to develop information competencies among undergraduate dental students

Introducción: la búsqueda, recuperación y evaluación de la información, constituye un componente esencial en el proceso de investigación científica, por lo que exige la formación de competencias informacionales en los estudiantes de pregrado desde el currículo para garantizar la participación de todos. Objetivo: diseñar un programa de estudio como propuesta de curso electivo en el pregrado, dirigido a desarrollar competencias informacionales para la solución de problemas docentes y tareas de investigación. Métodos: se realizó una investigación pedagógica para la cual se revisaron y adecuaron las competencias núcleo 1 y 2 definidas en las Normas de competencias informacionales del Sistema Nacional de Información en Ciencias de la Salud en Cuba, y se tuvieron en cuenta los resultados de los diagnósticos de la formación investigativa en la carrera de Estomatología y del nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes de primer año de la propia carrera. Resultados: se propuso un programa para curso electivo basado en la búsqueda de información científica, el cual fue estructurado en cinco temas, con carácter presencial y duración de 32 h. Se presentaron los contenidos por temas, objetivos, conocimientos esenciales a adquirir, habilidades principales a dominar y sistema de evaluación. Conclusiones: en el diseño del programa de estudio, se emplearon contenidos relacionados con el uso de la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud de Cuba para la búsqueda, recuperación y evaluación de la información científica, lo cual permite formar competencias informacionales de los estudiantes de pregrado(AU)

Introduction: search, retrieval and evaluation of information is an essential component in the process of scientific research which requires the development of information competencies among undergraduates as part of the curricular contents, to ensure the participation of all. Objective: design a study program for an elective undergraduate course aimed at developing the information competencies required to deal with learning problems and research tasks. Methods: a pedagogical study was conducted in which review and adaptation was performed of core competencies 1 and 2 as defined in the Information Competency Standards of the Cuban National Health Sciences Information System. Account was taken of the results of research training diagnostics, as well as of the knowledge acquired by first year students. Results: a program was proposed for an elective 32-hour physical attendance course on scientific information search structured into five topics. The program includes the contents per topic, objectives, essential knowledge to be acquired, main skills to develop and the evaluation system. Conclusions: the study program designed includes contents related to the use of the Virtual Health Library of Cuba to search, retrieve and evaluate scientific information, fostering the development of information competencies among undergraduate students(AU)

Propuesta de programa para la formación de competencias informacionales en estudiantes de pregrado de Estomatología / Proposal of a program to develop information competencies among undergraduate dental students

Introducción: la búsqueda, recuperación y evaluación de la información, constituye un componente esencial en el proceso de investigación científica, por lo que exige la formación de competencias informacionales en los estudiantes de pregrado desde el currículo para garantizar la participación de todos. Objetivo: diseñar un programa de estudio como propuesta de curso electivo en el pregrado, dirigido a desarrollar competencias informacionales para la solución de problemas docentes y tareas de investigación. Métodos: se realizó una investigación pedagógica para la cual se revisaron y adecuaron las competencias núcleo 1 y 2 definidas en las Normas de competencias informacionales del Sistema Nacional de Información en Ciencias de la Salud en Cuba, y se tuvieron en cuenta los resultados de los diagnósticos de la formación investigativa en la carrera de Estomatología y del nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes de primer año de la propia carrera. Resultados: se propuso un programa para curso electivo basado en la búsqueda de información científica, el cual fue estructurado en cinco temas, con carácter presencial y duración de 32 h. Se presentaron los contenidos por temas, objetivos, conocimientos esenciales a adquirir, habilidades principales a dominar y sistema de evaluación. Conclusiones: en el diseño del programa de estudio, se emplearon contenidos relacionados con el uso de la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud de Cuba para la búsqueda, recuperación y evaluación de la información científica, lo cual permite formar competencias informacionales de los estudiantes de pregrado(AU)

Introduction: search, retrieval and evaluation of information is an essential component in the process of scientific research which requires the development of information competencies among undergraduates as part of the curricular contents, to ensure the participation of all.Objective: design a study program for an elective undergraduate course aimed at developing the information competencies required to deal with learning problems and research tasks. Methods: a pedagogical study was conducted in which review and adaptation was performed of core competencies 1 and 2 as defined in the Information Competency Standards of the Cuban National Health Sciences Information System. Account was taken of the results of research training diagnostics, as well as of the knowledge acquired by first year students. Results: a program was proposed for an elective 32-hour physical attendance course on scientific information search structured into five topics. The program includes the contents per topic, objectives, essential knowledge to be acquired, main skills to develop and the evaluation system.Conclusions: the study program designed includes contents related to the use of the Virtual Health Library of Cuba to search, retrieve and evaluate scientific information, fostering the development of information competencies among undergraduate students(AU)

Nivel de información sobre farmacovigilancia en los estudiantes de las carreras de medicina y de farmacia de la Universidad Central de Venezuela en el año 2011 / Level of Information on pharmacovigilance in Students from the medicine and pharmacy schools at Central University of Venezuela in the year 2011

Se realizó un estudio de tipo descriptivo transversal cuyo objetivo fue evaluar el nivel de información sobre Farmacovigilancia de los alumnos cursantes de 4º y 5º año de las carreras de Medicina y Farmacia de la Universidad Central de Venezuela durante el año 2011. Se utilizó como instrumento una encuesta dividida en 3 secciones: la primera de 3 preguntas de opinión, la segunda de 8 preguntas de conocimiento general y la tercera de 2 preguntas de interés particular. La encuesta previamente validada, se aplicó a 73 estudiantes de la Facultad de Farmacia de la UCV, comprendidos entre 38 estudiantes de 4to año y 35 de 5to año, y a 212 estudiantes de la Facultad de Medicina de la UCV, comprendidos entre 101 estudiantes de 4to año y 111 de 5to año. El análisis fue descriptivo. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que el mayor porcentaje que obtuvo un nivel de información alto (16 - 20 puntos) estuvo representado por los estudiantes de 4to año de la Facultad de Medicina con un 43,56%, el mayor porcentaje que obtuvo un nivel de información medio (11-15 puntos) estuvo representado por los estudiantes de 4º año de Farmacia con un 63,15% y el mayor porcentaje que obtuvo un nivel de información bajo (6-10 puntos) estuvo representado por los estudiantes de 5º año de Medicina con un 36,04%. Dado los resultados obtenidos se recomendó la elaboración de una propuesta de Temario de Farmacovigilancia, para incluirla como asignatura dentro de los programas de estudio del último año de las carreras de Medicina y Farmacia, con el fin de suplir los conocimientos necesarios para la práctica profesional futura.

A cross-sectional descriptive research was performed to assess the degree of information on Pharmacovigilance in the 4th and 5th year students from Pharmacy and Medicine Schools of Central University of Venezuela during the June-July 2011 period.The utilized instrument was a questionnaire divided in three sections: the first section containing 3 questions of opinion, the second one had eight general knowledge questions and the third section with two questions of particular interest. We applied a previously validated Test to 73 students from Pharmacy School of UCV, (including 38 and 35 students studying at 4th and 5th year respectively), and to 212 students from the Medicine School of UCV, (101 studiyng at the 4th year and 111 studying at the 5th year). The analysis was descriptive. The results showed that the 4th year students of the Medicine School, adquired the highest percentage of information level (16 - 20 pts), equivalent to a 43.56%. The 4th year students of Pharmacy School, with a 63,15%, the highest in percentage, obtained an average information level (11 -15 pts) and the highest percentage who earned a low level of information (6 - 10 pts) was represented by students of 5th year with 36,04 % , which resulted in recommendations for the development of a proposed agenda for pharmacovigilance, to be included as a subject in the curriculum of the last year of racing surveyed, in order to supply the knowledge necessary for future professional practice.

La subrotación de Neonatología del programa de la asignatura Pediatría en la carrera de Medicina / Subrotation of neonatology in the study program of the subject Pediatrics of the medical studies

El programa actual de la asignatura Pediatría, de la carrera de Medicina en Cuba, vigente desde abril de 2010, ha tratado de resolver las diferencias existentes entre los dos programas que lo antecedieron. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar un análisis crítico del tema: Recién nacido, que se imparte como parte de este programa. Se hace un análisis de cada uno de los objetivos de este tema, su sistema de contenidos, formas de enseñanza (FOE) y distribución del tiempo, a la vez que se realizan recomendaciones en aquellos aspectos que puedan ser perfeccionados. La principal dificultad que presenta el programa actual es que en él no aparece especificada la correspondencia entre los contenidos de los temas y las FOE. En el tema: Recién nacido, esta dificultad ha implicado variaciones interunidades docentes en la forma en que se imparten los contenidos e incluso, en los contenidos mismos. Se recomienda incluir un plan calendario con la distribución de las FOE según los diferentes contenidos

The current study program of the subject Pediatrics in the medical studies, which has been in effect since April 2010 in Cuba, has endeavoured to solve the differences between the two previous programs. The objective of this article was to make a critical analysis of the topic newborn that is included in the study program. Each of the objectives of this topic, its system of contents, the teaching methods and the time distribution were analyzed; at the same time, recommendations were made regarding those aspects that might be improved. The main difficulty of the present program is that the correspondence between the contents of the topics and the teaching methods has not been specified. As to the topic newborn, this difficulty implies teaching inter-unit variations in the way of teaching the concepts and even in the contents as well. It was recommended to include a calendar plan covering the distribution of the teaching methods according to the various contents

La subrotación de Neonatología del programa de la asignatura Pediatría en la carrera de Medicina / Subrotation of neonatology in the study program of the subject Pediatrics of the medical studies

El programa actual de la asignatura Pediatría, de la carrera de Medicina en Cuba, vigente desde abril de 2010, ha tratado de resolver las diferencias existentes entre los dos programas que lo antecedieron. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar un análisis crítico del tema: Recién nacido, que se imparte como parte de este programa. Se hace un análisis de cada uno de los objetivos de este tema, su sistema de contenidos, formas de enseñanza (FOE) y distribución del tiempo, a la vez que se realizan recomendaciones en aquellos aspectos que puedan ser perfeccionados. La principal dificultad que presenta el programa actual es que en él no aparece especificada la correspondencia entre los contenidos de los temas y las FOE. En el tema: Recién nacido, esta dificultad ha implicado variaciones interunidades docentes en la forma en que se imparten los contenidos e incluso, en los contenidos mismos. Se recomienda incluir un plan calendario con la distribución de las FOE según los diferentes contenidos(AU)

The current study program of the subject Pediatrics in the medical studies, which has been in effect since April 2010 in Cuba, has endeavoured to solve the differences between the two previous programs. The objective of this article was to make a critical analysis of the topic newborn that is included in the study program. Each of the objectives of this topic, its system of contents, the teaching methods and the time distribution were analyzed; at the same time, recommendations were made regarding those aspects that might be improved. The main difficulty of the present program is that the correspondence between the contents of the topics and the teaching methods has not been specified. As to the topic newborn, this difficulty implies teaching inter-unit variations in the way of teaching the concepts and even in the contents as well. It was recommended to include a calendar plan covering the distribution of the teaching methods according to the various contents(AU)

Programa de treinamento em pesquisa: Duke University e Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia / Research training program: Duke University and Brazilian Society of Cardiology

FUNDAMENTO: Um programa de coaching em pesquisa tem foco em desenvolvimento de habilidades e raciocínio científico. Para os profissionais da saúde, pode ser útil para o incremento no número e na qualidade de projetos e artigos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados iniciais e a metodologia de implantação do Research and Innovation Coaching Program do grupo Research on Research da Duke University na Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia. MÉTODOS: O programa trabalha em duas bases: o treinamento e o coaching. O treinamento é realizado online e aborda conteúdos sobre ideia de pesquisa, busca na literatura, escrita científica e estatística. Após o treinamento, o coaching favorece o estabelecimento de colaboração entre pesquisadores e centros mediante uma rede de contatos. O presente estudo descreve a implementação e os resultados iniciais dos anos 2011-2012. RESULTADOS: Em 2011, 24 centros receberam o treinamento, que consistiu em reuniões online, estudo e prática dos conteúdos abordados. Em janeiro de 2012, foi implementado um novo formato que teve como objetivo atingir mais pesquisadores. Em seis meses foram alocados 52 pesquisadores. No total, 20 artigos foram publicados e mais 49 artigos foram redigidos e aguardam submissão e/ou publicação. De forma adicional, foram elaboradas cinco propostas de financiamento de pesquisa. CONCLUSÃO: O número de artigos e as propostas de financiamento atingiram os objetivos inicialmente propostos. Contudo, os principais resultados desse tipo de iniciativa devem ser medidos em longo prazo, pois a consolidação da produção nacional de pesquisa de alta qualidade é um círculo virtuoso que se autoalimenta e expande com o tempo.

BACKGROUND: Research coaching program focuses on the development of abilities and scientific reasoning. For health professionals, it may be useful to increase both the number and quality of projects and manuscripts. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the initial results and implementation methodology of the Research and Innovation Coaching Program of the Research on Research group of Duke University in the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. METHODS: The program works on two bases: training and coaching. Training is done online and addresses contents on research ideas, literature search, scientific writing and statistics. After training, coaching favors the establishment of a collaboration between researchers and centers by means of a network of contacts. The present study describes the implementation and initial results in reference to the years 2011-2012. RESULTS: In 2011, 24 centers received training, which consisted of online meetings, study and practice of the contents addressed. In January 2012, a new format was implemented with the objective of reaching more researchers. In six months, 52 researchers were allocated. In all, 20 manuscripts were published and 49 more were written and await submission and/or publication. Additionally, five research funding proposals have been elaborated. CONCLUSION: The number of manuscripts and funding proposals achieved the objectives initially proposed. However, the main results of this type of initiative should be measured in the long term, because the consolidation of the national production of high-quality research is a virtuous cycle that feeds itself back and expands over time. (Arq Bras Cardiol 2012;99(6):1075-1081).