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Situación actual de la enseñanza de la medicina paliativa en las universidades de Centroamérica / Current status of palliative medicine training in Central American universities
Fortín Magaña, Miguel; Gómez Casanovas, José; López Saca, Mario.
Affiliation
  • Fortín Magaña, Miguel; s.af
  • Gómez Casanovas, José; s.af
  • López Saca, Mario; Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado. Escuela de Medicina. San Salvador. El Salvador
Educ. med. (Ed. impr.) ; 18(4): 242-248, oct.-dic. 2017. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-194530
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
RESUMEN
INTRODUCCIÓN: En Centroamérica existe una incipiente integración de cuidados paliativos en los sistemas de salud. Organizaciones internacionales apuntan a la educación de pregrado y posgrado en medicina paliativa como una herramienta para mejorar la atención de los pacientes y las familias. En este estudio observamos la situación actual de la enseñanza universitaria de esta asignatura en la región. METODOLOGÍA: Es un estudio descriptivo, observacional, transversal. Se realizó una búsqueda de la malla curricular pregrado y posgrado de las universidades de Centroamérica disponibles virtualmente, identificando asignaturas con la denominación «medicina paliativa» para su posterior caracterización y descripción. Además, se identificaron materias afines en las cuales se podrían cubrir temas de medicina paliativa en las universidades que no cuenten con la asignatura. RESULTADOS: De las 33 universidades con malla curricular virtuales, solo en 2 (6%) se identificó la asignatura de medicina paliativa. Se identificaron 26 universidades con materias afines (78%). Se encontraron 5 cursos de posgrado de cuidados paliativos, contando solo Costa Rica con la especialidad. DISCUSIÓN: Por primera vez se dispone de una visión panorámica de lo que ocurre en las facultades de medicina respecto a la medicina paliativa. Existen muchos retos para mejorar la cobertura en cuidados paliativos en Centroamérica. Agregar a la malla curricular en pregrado la asignatura de medicina paliativa y ofrecer cursos de posgrado, pensamos que podría ayudar a acelerar la integración y dar respuesta efectiva a la demanda, como se ha visto en otros países
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Palliative care is poorly integrated into the healthcare systems of Central America. Based on this, many international organisations suggest that undergraduate education in palliative medicine is an efficient tool to improve care for patients, their families, and provide a response to the increasing demand. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study was performed by searching for undergraduate and graduate study plans from universities in Central America that were available virtually. Subjects under the name "Palliative Medicine" were identified and further characterised and described. In addition, the related materials were identified which could cover issues of palliative care at universities that do not have courses. RESULTS: Of the 33 universities with virtual study plans available online, only 2 (6%) courses of Palliative Medicine were identified. There were related subjects in 26 (78%) universities, with the most common being ethics (75%). Only 5 graduate courses of palliative medicine were found, and only Costa Rica had a specialist three-year course. DISCUSSION: This is the first time an overview has been provided on the status of palliative medicine in medical education of Central America. There are many challenges to improve coverage in palliative care in Central America. Adding the palliative medicine course to the undergraduate curriculum and offering more postgraduate studies courses can help accelerate integration and provide an effective response to demand
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Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Specialization / Curriculum / Education, Medical / Palliative Medicine Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: America central Language: Es Journal: Educ. med. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2017 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Specialization / Curriculum / Education, Medical / Palliative Medicine Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: America central Language: Es Journal: Educ. med. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2017 Document type: Article