Effectiveness of two educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer self-examination in adults: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is recognized as an effective theory for behavior change. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of two TPB-based educational interventions on oral self-examination (OSE) behavior and the related TPB constructs among adults in Tehran, Iran, in 2022. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial involved 400 healthy individuals recruited from 20 urban comprehensive health centers in the southern part of Tehran, Iran. The health centers were randomly assigned to two control (PowerPoint) and intervention (WhatsApp) groups (200 individuals in each group). In the control group (the recipient of the routine care), participants received a 20-minute lecture through a PowerPoint presentation and a pamphlet. In the intervention group (the recipient of an additional intervention alongside the routine care), participants were educated through messages and images on WhatsApp along with having monthly group discussions. Data was collected at baseline, as well as at 1- and 3-month follow-ups using a structured questionnaire. The outcomes assessed included OSE behavior and the related TPB constructs: intention, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Linear and logistic generalized estimating equations (GEE) regression models were used to evaluate the impact of the interventions with STATA version 17. RESULTS: Of the total participants, 151 (37.75%) were men. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of ages in the PowerPoint and WhatsApp groups were 39.89 ± 13.72 and 39.45 ± 13.90, respectively. OSE and the related TPB constructs showed significant differences between the groups at the 1-month post-intervention assessment. The effect of PowerPoint was more significant in the short-term (one month), while both methods showed similar effectiveness after three months, specifically in relation to OSE and the TPB constructs. At the 3-month post-intervention assessment, there were significant increases in OSE (OR = 28.63), intention (ß = 1.47), attitude (ß = 0.66), subjective norm (ß = 2.82), and perceived behavioral control (ß = 1.19) in both groups (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The present study provides evidence of the effectiveness of both educational interventions in improving OSE and the TPB constructs after three months. Therefore, both TPB-based educational methods can be recommended for designing and implementing interventions aimed at preventing oral cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The trial protocol was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) on 04/03/2022 (registration number: IRCT20220221054086N1).

Portfólio: percepção de estudantes de graduação da área da saúde / Portafolio: percepción de los estudiantes de pregrado en eláreade la salud / Portfolio: perception of undergraduate students in the healthcare field

Introdução:A formação em saúde norteia a prática profissional, incidindo diretamente na atenção e assistência à saúde ofertada à população. Nesse sentido, o uso de métodos ativos de aprendizagem e avaliação, como por exemplo, o portfólio, podem contribuir para a construção de conhecimentos crítico-reflexivos. Objetivo:Evidenciara percepção de estudantes dos cursos da área da saúde, que cursam a disciplina de Saúde e Cidadania na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte sobre o uso do portfólio enquanto instrumento de avaliação do ensino aprendizagem. Metodologia:Os dados foram obtidos por meio da formação de grupo focaleanalisados pela análise do conteúdo. Definiram-se, então, as categorias temáticas:percepção sobre o portfólio; a elaboração do portfólio e a sua contribuição para a formação; dificuldades para formulação doportfólio;o portfólio como instrumento de avaliação. Resultados:Os estudantes compreendem o portfólio como instrumento de diálogo entre docentes e discentes, através dos relatos das vivências em grupo nos equipamentos sociais e reflexões individuais na construção de conceitos e aprofundamento teórico. Ainda referem inseguranças e dúvidas acerca da estruturação e confecção do instrumento, no entanto, percebem o portfólio como potente e inovador no auxílio aconstrução do conhecimento uma vez que permite oacompanhamento do processo de ensino-aprendizagem, possibilitando maior interação entre educador-educando, com produção de uma aprendizagem significativa.Conclusões:o portfólio estimula a reflexão e a crítica acerca das vivências nos cenários de práticas onde se desenvolve o componente curricular Saúde e Cidadaniacorroborando, sobremaneira, para a construção do conhecimento dos estudantes (AU).

Introduction:A degreein healthcare guides the professional practice, directly affecting the healthcare attention and assistance offered to the population. In this sense, the use of active learning and assessment methods, such as portfolios, can contribute to the construction of critical-reflective knowledge. Objective:To highlight the perception of students from health courses, who study the Health and Citizenship discipline at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, regarding the use of the portfolio as an instrument for evaluating teaching and learning.Methodology:Data were obtained through the formation of a focus group and analyzed using content analysis. Thematic categories were then defined: perception of the portfolio; the preparation of the portfolio and its contribution to training; difficulties in formulating the portfolio; the portfolio as an assessment tool. Results:Students understand the portfolio as an instrument of dialogue between teachers and students, through reports of group experiences in social facilities and individual reflections in the construction of concepts and theoretical deepening. They still report insecurities and doubts about the structuring and creation of the instrument, however, they perceive the portfolio as powerful and innovativein helping to build knowledge as it allows the monitoring of the teaching-learning process, enabling greater interaction between educator and student, with the production of significant learning. Conclusions:The portfolio encourages reflection and criticism about the experiences in the practical scenarios where the curricular component -SACI is developed, greatly supporting the construction of students' knowledge (AU).

Introducción:La formación en salud orienta la práctica profesional, incidiendo directamente en la atención y asistencia sanitaria que se ofrece a la población. En este sentido, el uso de métodos activos de aprendizaje y evaluación, como los portafolios, puedecontribuir a la construcción de conocimiento crítico-reflexivo. Objetivo:Resaltar la percepción de estudiantes de carreras de salud, que cursan la disciplina Salud y Ciudadanía de la Universidad Federal de Rio Grande do Norte, sobre el uso del portafolios como instrumento de evaluación de la enseñanza y del aprendizaje. Metodología:Los datos se obtuvieron mediante la formación de un grupo focal y se analizaron mediante análisis de contenido. Luego se definieron categorías temáticas: percepción del portafolio; la elaboración del portafolio y su contribución a la formación; dificultades para formular el portafolio; el portafolio como herramienta de evaluación.Resultados:Los estudiantes entienden el portafolio como un instrumento de diálogo entre docentes y estudiantes, a través de relatos de experiencias grupales en establecimientos sociales y reflexiones individuales en la construcción de conceptos y profundización teórica. Aún reportan inseguridades y dudas sobre la estructuración y creación del instrumento, sin embargo, perciben el portafolio como poderoso e innovador para ayudar a la construcción de conocimiento ya que permite el seguimiento del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, posibilitando una mayor interacción entre educador y estudiante, con la producción de aprendizajes significativos.Conclusiones: El portafolio incentiva la reflexión y crítica sobre las experiencias en los escenarios prácticos donde se desarrolla el componente curricular -SACI, apoyando en gran medida la construcción del conocimiento de los estudiantes (AU).

Effects of educational interventions based on the theory of planned behavior on oral cancer-related knowledge and tobacco smoking in adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is an effective model for facilitating behavioral change. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of TPB-based educational interventions on oral cancer-related knowledge and tobacco smoking behavior in an Iranian adult population in 2022. METHODS: In this randomized controlled trial, a total of 400 healthy individuals were enrolled. The study was implemented in 20 urban health centers in the south of Tehran, Iran. The health centers were randomly allocated into two intervention groups. In group PowerPoint (PP), the participants received education through a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation complemented by a pamphlet. Group WhatsApp (WA) was educated via WhatsApp messages and images. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire at baseline, and at one- and three-month follow-ups. The outcomes were evaluated in terms of knowledge, tobacco smoking behavior, and the related model constructs i.e. intention, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) regression models were applied to assess the effect of interventions on repeated measurements of the outcomes. All analyses were conducted using STATA Software Version 17. RESULTS: Out of all the participants, 249 (62%) were women. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of age were 39.67 and 13.80 years. Overall, group PP had a significantly higher score of knowledge compared to group WA (ß = 0.43, p = 0.005). No significant differences were found between the groups with regard to tobacco smoking and the related TPB constructs, except for attitude with a higher score in group PP compared to group WA (ß = 0.50, p = 0.004). At the three-month follow-up, both interventions had significant effects on increasing knowledge (ß = 4.41), decreasing tobacco smoking (OR = 0.54), and increasing intention (ß = 1.11), attitude (ß = 1.22), subjective norm (ß = 1.37), and perceived behavioral control (ß = 1.08) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Both interventions were effective in improving knowledge, tobacco smoking, and the TPB constructs after three months. Therefore, the application of both methods could be considered in the design and implementation of oral cancer prevention programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The trial protocol was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) on 04/03/2022 (registration number: IRCT20220221054086N1).

Applying the RE-AIM framework to evaluate an educational model to "close the gap" and improve health equity in uncontrolled hypertension.

OBJECTIVES: To use the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate an educational model addressing self-management of uncontrolled hypertension. METHODS: We used a pre-post single cohort design to identify minoritized patients with uncontrolled hypertension (systolic > 160 mmHg and/or diastolic > 100 mmHg). Trained Ambassadors provided telephone outreach, skill-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and goal-setting for 4 months. Follow-up occurred at 7 months. We evaluated the initiative using the RE-AIM framework and quantitative analysis for process and outcome measures post-intervention. RESULTS: Among Black patients (n = 345), the average age was 55.4 years (8.7), half identified as male (n = 173, 50.1 %); many were uninsured (n = 159, 46.1 %). Engagement in calls occurred for 67.8 % (n = 234) of the cohort; monitor distribution was 22.9 % (n = 79); and goal setting occurred for 64 patients. BP improved for 40 % of the cohort (mean pre: 168/98 mmHg, mean post: 150/89 mmHg; p < 0.0001) and 40 % of patients' last known BP was < 140/90. CONCLUSIONS: RE-AIM evaluation of the Closing the Gap initiative suggests that the model is associated with BP reduction in high-risk Black patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: An educational model for patient-centered hypertension management in low-income populations is feasible and addresses self-monitoring barriers.

Three-Dimensional Printed Tooth Model with Root Canal Ledge: A Novel Educational Tool for Endodontic Training.

Ledge formation presents a significant challenge in endodontic treatment. Yet, there is still a lack of educational tooth models for hands-on practice. This study aimed to create and evaluate a tooth model for ledge management practice. A natural tooth with curved roots was collected for scientific use under ethics committee approval. Following initial root canal preparation, the tooth was scanned using micro-computed tomography (µCT) and 3D reconstructed. A K-file, created via computer-aided design (CAD), was partly inserted into the root canal wall of the 3D reconstructed tooth. By subtracting the K-file from the tooth, a tooth model with a root canal ledge was produced. The model was then 3D printed for a hands-on workshop. An eight-item Likert-scale questionnaire was administered to 20 postgraduate students and 10 endodontists to assess the model's quality and training effectiveness. In addition, the success rate of bypassing and correcting the root canal ledge was documented. The feedback from both the students and experts was positive, and the results of the Mann-Whitney U test indicated no statistically significant differences found between the two groups (p > 0.05). The success rate of the students and the experts was 85% and 100%, respectively. In future applications, this novel tooth model is expected to address the existing gap in endodontic education and provide benefits for dental practitioners.

Análisis de las horas de trabajo autónomo al implementarse el sistema de créditos en odontología / Analysis of self-employed hours when implementing the credit system in dentistry

Introducción: El Sistema de Créditos Transferibles fue desarrollado para traducir la carga de trabajo de los estudiantes en créditos académicos que son reconocidos en todos los países, apuntando al logro del aprendizaje. El aprendizaje autónomo es un objetivo que la mayoría de los programas educativos promueven como una opción estratégica para conectar la profesión, el entorno de estudio y las expectativas profesionales. Objetivo: Analizar las horas de trabajo autónomo utilizadas por los estudiantes para lograr los resultados de aprendizaje determinados en los programas de asignaturas, su efectividad en cuanto al rendimiento académico y su correspondencia con lo establecido en el plan de estudio, ajustado al Sistema de Créditos Transferibles. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis descriptivo transversal retrospectivo a partir de datos de un registro manual de estudiantes (n = 54) y docentes (n = 6) respecto a seis asignaturas de primer nivel de la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Chile, sede Temuco. Resultados: Los análisis revelan una incoherencia entre las horas de trabajo autónomo utilizadas por los estudiantes con respecto a lo establecido en el plan de estudio y las horas de trabajo extra-aula estimadas por los profesores. Conclusión: Se concluye que la implementación del Sistema de Créditos Transferibles por sí sola no asegura una mejora en el desempeño de los estudiantes, requiriendo revisar el procedimiento institucional para definirlas; por parte de los docentes una mayor apropiación de los resultados de aprendizajes y la didáctica necesaria para orientar a los estudiantes a obtener un mayor rendimiento del trabajo autónomo, por otro lado, los estudiantes deben ser responsables del uso consciente de dichas horas(AU)

Introduction: The Transferable Credit System was developed to translate student workload into academic credits that are recognized in all countries, aiming at learning achievement. Autonomous learning is an objective that most educational programs promote as a strategic option to connect career, study environment and professional expectations. Objective: Analyzing the hours of autonomous work used by students to achieve the learning outcomes determined in the subject programs, their effectiveness in terms of academic performance and their correspondence with what is established in the study plan, adjusted to the Transferable Credit System. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive analysis was carried out using data from a manual record of students (n= 54) and teachers (n= 6) regarding six first level subjects of the Dentistry course of the Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco campus. Results: The analysis revealed an incoherence between the hours of autonomous work used by the students with respect to what is established in the study plan and the hours of extra-classroom work estimated by the professors. Conclusion: It is concluded that the implementation of the Transferable Credit System alone does not ensure an improvement in student performance, requiring a review of the institutional procedure to define them; on the part of teachers a greater appropriation of the learning outcomes and the didactics necessary to guide students to obtain a higher yield of autonomous work, on the other hand, students must be responsible for the conscious use of these hours(AU)

Factors affecting students' attitudes towards reproductive health in the north of Iran: Designing an educational program.

BACKGROUND: It is essential to empower young people to promote reproductive health (RH) and develop effective educational programs to prevent risky behaviors. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting students' attitudes towards RH based on the ecological model and then design an educational program. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 461 female students aged 18-29 in the north of Iran. This study was done in two stages. In the first stage, factors affecting the attitude towards RH including demographic questionnaire, interpersonal communication skills, family communication pattern, depression, stress and anxiety, body self-image, and self-confidence were determined. In the second stage, an educational program was designed based on the most effective factors. Independent t-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression were employed using SPSS version 20 software. Also, STATA version 15 software was utilized for statistical modeling to predict the best predictive model of attitude towards RH. RESULTS: 47.7% of students had a good attitude toward RH. The majority of students had problems with interpersonal communication skills (60.7%). Also, 28.5% experienced depression, 35.8% anxiety, and 12.8% stress at different levels. More than a quarter of the students (26.5%) had poor body self-image and 18.7% had Undesirable self-esteem. Interpersonal skills (P = 0.002), family communication pattern (P = 0.004), stress (p = 0.019), anxiety (P = 0.001), and body self-image (P = 0.034) have a significant relationship with the attitude towards RH. The multiple regression showed that the most important effective factor on RH is the dialogue orientation of family communication pattern (P = 0.041), stress (P = 0.002), and anxiety (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Stress and anxiety management training and the use of dialogue orientation in the family communication pattern for young female students are recommended based on the scientific model.

Equidad de género y motivación en educación física. ¿podría ayudarnos la híbridación de modelos pedagógicos? / Equidade de gênero e motivação em educação física. poderia ajudar-nos a hibridação de modelos pedagógicos? / Motivation and gender equity in physical education. could hybridization of pedagogical models help us?

Resumen El presente estudio valoró la influencia de una unidad híbrida sobre la motivación, la satisfacción de las NPB, la intención de ser físicamente activo y la satisfacción hacia la clase de EF. El género fue considerado como variable de interés. Se hibridaron los modelos Educación Deportiva (MED) y Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) en una unidad de minibalonmano para cuatro grupos de Educación Secundaria, de entre 13 y 15 años (n=70). En otras tres clases (grupo control, n=67) se planteó un enfoque tradicional. Se planteó un análisis inferencial MANOVA inter e intragrupo, pre y post test. El grupo experimental mostró mejoras significativas para casi todas las variables. Las diferencias de género previas se minimizaron o eliminaron en todas las variables. Ambos géneros parecen tener valores similares de motivación más autodeterminada, mejorando su satisfacción hacia las clases de EF y la intención de ser físicamente activos, favoreciendo un entorno más equitativo.

Resumo O presente estudo valorizou a influência em uma unidade híbrida sobre a motivação, satisfação das NPB, intenção de ser fisicamente ativo e a satisfação em relação à aula de EF. Considerou-se o gênero como variável de interesse. Recorrendo à hibridação dos modelos Educação Desportiva (MED) e Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) em uma unidade de mini-handebol dirigida a quatro turmas do Ensino Fundamental, entre 13 e 15 anos (n=70). Noutras três aulas (grupo de controlo, n=67) propôs uma abordagem tradicional. Propôs uma análise dedutiva MANOVA inter e intragrupal pré e pós-teste. A turma experimental melhorou significativamente em quase todas as variáveis. As diferenças de gênero prévias minimizaram ou foram eliminadas no que respeita a todas as variáveis. Além disso, os meninos e as meninas parecem ter valores semelhantes de motivação mais autodeterminada, melhorando a satisfação em relação à classe de educação física e a intenção de ser fisicamente ativo.

Abstract The present study analyzed the influence of a hybrid unit on Motivation, BPN satisfaction, Intention to be Physically Active and Satisfaction in PE class. Gender was considered as a variable of interest. Sport Education Model (SE) and Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) were hybridized in a mini handball unit for four secondary education groups, aged between 13 and 15 years (n=70). In other three classes (n=67) a traditional approach was proposed, working as a control group. Pre and post test MANOVA inferential analysis was conducted between and within groups. Experimental group showed significative results in almost all variables. Preliminary gender differences were removed or minimized for all variables. The hybridization of pedagogical models could support a more inclusive, equitable environment. Both genders showed similar values of self-determined motivation and improved both their satisfaction in PE classes and their intention to be physically active.

Parada cardiorrespiratória e cerebral: construção e validação de cenário simulado para enfermagem / Paro cardiorspiratorio y cerebral: construccíon y validación de escenario simulado para enfermería / Cardiorespiratory and cerebral arrest: construction and validation of simulated scenario for nursing

Objetivo:construir, validar e testar um cenário de simulação clínica para o manejo da parada cardiorrespiratória e cerebral para o ensino de enfermagem.Método:foi realizado design de estudo metodológico de desenvolvimento educacional realizado em três fases: elaboração de cenário simulado sobre parada cardiorrespiratória cerebral, validação do conteúdo e teste do cenário simulado com estudantes de graduação em enfermagem. A análise dos dados se deu pelo Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, considerando-se adequado um valor > 0,90 entre os juízes experts em enfermagem, e o Alfa de Cronbach para determinar a concordância da satisfação e autoconfiança na aprendizagem dos estudantes. Resultados:o cenário de simulação mostrou-se adequado para utilização no processo de ensino e aprendizagem e melhoria das competências cognitivas, comportamentais e psicomotoras, e obteve excelente índice de validação de conteúdo e na testagemdo cenário foi considerado satisfatório. Conclusão:considerou-se validado e apto para o uso nas práticas simuladas

Objective:to build, validate, and test a clinical simulation scenario for the management of cardiorespiratory and cerebral arrest for nursing education. Method:amethodological study design of educational development was carried out in three phases: development of a simulated scenario on cerebral cardiac arrest, content validation and testing of the simulated scenario with undergraduate nursing students. Data were analyzed using the Content Validity Index, with a value > 0.90 considered adequate among expert nursing judges, and Cronbach's alpha to determine the agreement of satisfaction and self-confidence in student learning. Results:the simulation scenario proved adequate for use in the teaching and learning process and to improve cognitive, behavioral and psychomotor skills, and obtained an excellent content validation index. Conclusion:it was considered validated and suitable for use in simulated practice.

Objetivo:construir, validar y probar un centro de simulación clínica para el manejo de la parada cardiorrespiratoria y cerebral para la enseñanza de la enfermería. Método:se realizó un diseño de estudio metodológico de desarrollo educativo llevado a cabo en tres fases: elaboración de un escenario simulado sobre parada cardiorrespiratoria cerebral, valoración del contenido y prueba del escenariosimulado con estudiantes de grado en enfermería. Los datos se analizaron mediante el índice de validez del contenido (un valor > 0,90 se consideró adecuado entre los jueces expertos en enfermería) y el alfa de Cronbach para determinar la concordancia de la satisfacción y la autoconfianza en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Resultados:el escenariode simulación se mostró adecuado para su uso en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje y la mejora de las competencias cognitivas, conductuales y psicomotoras, y obtuvo un excelente índice de valoración del contenido y en la prueba del escenariose consideró satisfactorio. Conclusión:se considera validado y apto para el uso en prácticas simuladas

Implementation of food education in school environments improves pupils' eating patterns and social participation in school dining.

OBJECTIVE: Schools can be an effective arena for food education. The Tasty School is a tailored teacher-driven food education model that provides tools for implementing food education in primary schools. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Tasty School model on pupils' eating patterns and experiences. We also aimed to assess the implementation strength of the Tasty School. DESIGN: A quasi-experimental study was conducted during one school year 2019-2020 in fifteen intervention and ten control schools. The intervention schools implemented the Tasty School food education model. The pupils completed web-based baseline and follow-up questionnaires in class during a school day. The principals were interviewed after the intervention. The data were analysed using a mixed-effects model for repeated measures, accounting for the implementation strength and selected standardisation effects. SETTING: A total of twenty-five general Finnish primary schools. PARTICIPANTS: 1480 pupils from grades 3-6 (age 8-12 years) from five municipalities in Finland. RESULTS: Percentages of pupils eating a balanced school meal increased in schools where food education was actively implemented (P = 0·027). In addition, pupils' experience of social participation in school dining strengthened in schools where the Tasty School model was implemented (5-point scale mean from 2·41 to 2·61; P = 0·017). CONCLUSIONS: Healthy eating patterns can be promoted by the active implementation of food education in primary schools. The Tasty School model offers a promising tool for developing healthy eating patterns and increasing social participation among pupils not only in Finland, but also potentially in other countries as well.

Addressing immunizations in nursing education: Immunization resources for undergraduate nursing.

Nursing faculty are challenged to integrate immunization content in prelicensure nursing curricula. Historically, most immunization content has been delivered in pediatrics courses, with less emphasis on other populations across the lifespan. Skills related to vaccine administration may be prioritized over the most current immunization science, such as pathophysiology, immunology, and epidemiology. As the most trusted profession rated by the public (Saad, 2020), nurses are ideally suited to address vaccine hesitancy and promote vaccination in the communities they serve. Nurses apply active listening, problem solving, and communication skills with patients and their families, contributing to a person's confidence in their decision to be vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research collaborated to develop a framework for immunization content and teaching resources, Immunization Resources for Undergraduate Nursing (IRUN), for faculty to use in designing the nursing curricula. Content includes a curriculum framework, curriculum mapping tool, multiple teaching resources, and a dedicated website (IRUNursing.org). The framework provides guidance for faculty on integrating immunization content into a curriculum. Teaching resources include case studies, simulation scenarios, and PowerPoint slide decks. Although primarily focused on prelicensure nursing education, resources are also relevant to advanced professional nursing education.

"What you feel under your hands": exploring professionals' perspective of somatic dysfunction in osteopathic clinical practice-a qualitative study.

BACKGROUND: Despite controversy regarding its validity and clinical usefulness, manual examination findings still have an important role for manipulative therapies. As an example, somatic dysfunction (SD) remains central to osteopathic practice.This study aims to explore the experienced osteopaths' attitudes concerning SD and its role in osteopathic practice. This qualitative research could contribute to building a consistent paradigm for manual intervention in all musculoskeletal manipulations. METHODS: A thematic analysis with grounded theory elements was used. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews carried out between February and April 2021. A purposive sample of twenty professional osteopaths with past experience in osteopathic care was chosen to reflect the phenomenon's variety. The data analysis was done inductively and in tandem with the recruiting to keep track of data saturation. RESULTS: Eleven osteopaths participated in the study. Three main themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) SD as a safe tissue-touch-based communication tool between operator and person complex adaptive health system; (2) The treatment of SD is shareable between osteopaths, other health professionals, and the patients involved in the therapeutic pathway improving body awareness and health; (3) The development of the SD concept in research and practice to better clarify osteopathic profession identity and definition. CONCLUSIONS: A panel of expert osteopaths consider the concept of SD as a valuable tool integrated into the osteopathic evaluation and treatment process. The shared concept and clinical application of SD is informed by person-centered care concepts and from the fields of neuroscience, cognitive and complexity science. Our study reports a common need among osteopaths to develop an evidence-based framework of SD to allow the best development of the osteopathic profession.

A Pilot Study on the Feasibility of Developing and Implementing a Mobile App for the Acquisition of Clinical Knowledge and Competencies by Medical Students Transitioning from Preclinical to Clinical Years.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictions, universities have had to adapt their curricula substantially to new schemes in which remote learning is of the essence. In this study, we assess the feasibility of developing a mobile app supplementary to the distant teaching paradigm for the "Cardiology" module of the "General Pathology" subject in undergraduate Medical Education, and we evaluate its impact and acceptability. A cohort of volunteer second-year medical students (n = 44) had access to the app, and their opinions on its utility (1−10) were collected. Additionally, the students were invited to refer their expected satisfaction (1−10) with a blended learning methodology overlapping this new tool with the traditional resources. The average expected satisfaction had been compared to the average satisfaction obtained by just the traditional methodology in other modules from the same subject. Through a qualitative approach, we defined the strengths and weaknesses of the tool. Seventy-seven percent of the participants rated at 8/10 or more the potential learning value of the application and, if used as a supplement to traditional teaching, it would also statistically improve the satisfaction of students (6.52 vs. 8.70, p < 0.001). Similarly, the qualitative data corroborated the benefits of such innovation. Multidisciplinary collaborations are encouraged to develop teaching innovations, although further research should aim to better define the effectiveness of learning with these resources.

The effect of educational program (based on BASNEF model) on quality of life and adherence to treatment in patients with myocardial infarction in Shahrekord, Iran.

BACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases affecting quality of life and adherence to treatment. This study aimed at assessing the impacts of an educational program based on the Belief, Attitude, Subjective Norm, and Enabling Factors (BASNEF) Model on quality of life and adherence to treatment in patients with MI. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on eighty patients with MI admitted to hospitals affiliated to Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences in 2019, which were selected by the convenience sampling and then randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received a BASNEF model-based educational-supportive intervention including three 45-min training sessions and three months' follow-up individually for each participant. Data were collected by Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI)-Cardiac Version, Modanloo Adherence to Treatment Questionnaire (MATQ) and questionnaire modified based on BASNEF model constructs. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version. 22 software using the descriptive and analytical statistical test. RESULTS: The total score of the MATQ and its subscales had significantly improved in the intervention group after the intervention (P < 0.001). The total score of the QLI and its subscales had significantly improved in the intervention group after the intervention (P < 0.001) In addition, the mean scores of the model constructs had significantly improved after the intervention in the intervention group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that applying BASNEF model-based educational interventions can lead to improved quality of life and adherence to treatment in the patients with MI. Therefore, this model can be used to reduce the complications of MI.

Global health education for the post-pandemic years: parity, people, planet, priorities, and practices.

Global health degree programs are now offered by institutions of higher education in most world regions. Based on our review of the curricula for many of these programs, we identified five domains that are central to current global health education. "Parity" emphasizes health equity as the ultimate goal of global health. "People" comprises the social, economic, cultural, and political contributors to health and access to medical care for individuals and communities. "Planet" encompasses various aspects of globalization and environmental health that affect population health. "Priorities" and "practices" include the values, data, and tools used to design, implement, and evaluate partnerships, policies, programs, and other global health interventions in countries of all income levels. The pandemic is likely to increase student demand for global health education from the undergraduate through the graduate and professional levels. Our "5 Ps model of global health education" provides a comprehensive framework for the core student learning objectives for global health today. Knowledge of each of these domains is essential for preparing students for meaningful experiential learning and skilled professional practice in global health.

A systematic review of facial plastic surgery simulation training models.

OBJECTIVES: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to a need for alternative teaching methods in facial plastics. This systematic review aimed to identify facial plastics simulation models, and assess their validity and efficacy as training tools. METHODS: Literature searches were performed. The Beckman scale was used for validity. The McGaghie Modified Translational Outcomes of Simulation-Based Mastery Learning score was used to evaluate effectiveness. RESULTS: Overall, 29 studies were selected. These simulated local skin flaps (n = 9), microtia frameworks (n = 5), pinnaplasty (n = 1), facial nerve anastomosis (n = 1), oculoplastic procedures (n = 5), and endoscopic septoplasty and septorhinoplasty simulators (n = 10). Of these models, 14 were deemed to be high-fidelity, 13 low-fidelity and 2 mixed-fidelity. None of the studies published common outcome measures. CONCLUSION: Simulators in facial plastic surgical training are important. These models may have some training benefits, but most could benefit from further assessment of validity.

Silenciamento da sexualidade do adolescente no contexto rural / Silencing adolescent sexuality in rural settings / Silenciamiento de la sexualidad del adolescente en el contexto rural

A educação para a sexualidade é um pilar fundamental da saúde sexual e reprodutiva. Contudo, há um distanciamento dessa discussão para adolescentes rurais. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o discurso sobre a sexualidade do adolescente no contexto rural e as perspectivas para romper com a ordens do discurso. Adota como metodologia a pesquisa-ação desenvolvida em duas escolas rurais: uma no Brasil e outra na Colômbia. Para análise dos dados foi aplicada a Análise Crítica do Discurso. A sexualidade do adolescente no contexto da escola rural é atravessada por dispositivos que produzem o silenciamento. A construção da sexualidade é marcada pelos modelos biomédico, biológico e sexista que se exacerbam no contexto rural. É preciso reeducar o conceito de sexualidade como dimensão humanizadora e avançar na discussão sobre como a tecnologia e a mídia interferem nos modos de vida e na sexualidade dos adolescentes no contexto rural. (AU)

Education for sexuality is a central pillar of sexual and reproductive health. However, adolescents living in rural areas are distanced from this discussion. The aim of this article is to analyze the discourse on the sexuality of adolescents living in rural settings and the prospects for breaking with the orders of discourse. It adopts as methodology the action research study in two rural schools in Brazil and Colombia. The data were analyzed using critical discourse analysis. Adolescent sexuality in the context of rural schools is permeated by devices that create silence. The construction of sexuality is characterized by biomedical, biological and sexist models, which are exacerbated in rural settings. It is necessary to reteach the concept of sexuality as a humanizing dimension and make strides in the discussion of how technology and the media interfere in the ways of life and sexuality of adolescents living in rural areas. (AU)

La educación para la sexualidad es un pilar fundamental de la salud sexual y reproductiva. No obstante, hay un distanciamiento de esa discusión para adolescentes rurales. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar el discurso sobre la sexualidad del adolescente en el contexto rural y las perspectivas para romper el orden del discurso. Adopta como metodología la investigación-acción desarrollada en dos escuelas rurales, una en Brasil y otra en Colombia. Para el análisis de los datos se adoptó el Análisis Crítico del Discurso. La sexualidad del adolescente en el contexto de la escuela rural está atravesada por dispositivos que producen el silenciamiento. La construcción de la sexualidad está señalada por los modelos biomédico, biológico y sexista que se exacerban en el contexto rural. Es preciso reeducar el concepto de sexualidad como dimensión humanizadora y avanzar en la discusión sobre cómo la tecnología y los medios interfieren en los modos de vida y en la sexualidad de los adolecentes en el contexto rural. (AU)

Estratégias de educação em saúde a pacientes com diabetes mellitus em insulinoterapia: revisão integrativa / Estrategias de educación en salud a pacientes con diabetes mellitus en insulinoterapia: revisión integradora / Health education strategies for patients with diabetes mellitus in insulin therapy: integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a utilização de diferentes estratégias de educação em saúde destinadas ao cuidado das pessoas com diabetes em tratamento de insulinoterapia. Métodos: revisão integrativa da literatura, com busca realizada no período de junho de 2021 e março de 2022, com recorte temporal de dez anos, nas bases eletrônicas Science Direct, Cumulative index to nursing and Allied Health Literature, portal PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, com descritores controlados indexados no Descritores em Ciências da Saúde e no Medical Subject Headings. Resultados: nos oito estudos selecionados a partir dos critérios de inclusão, as estratégias encontradas foram o uso de material impresso, a orientação verbal individual e em grupo, o emprego de recurso audiovisual e a simulação clínica. Conclusão: a análise dos estudos permitiu verificar que diferentes modalidades de educação em saúde são eficazes para auxiliar no gerenciamento do diabetes. Entretanto, os métodos de ensino passivos ainda são maioria, o que torna necessário que novos estudos explorem outras formas de preparo para o cuidado em saúde, como as metodologias ativas de ensino-aprendizagem.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la utilización de diferentes estrategias de educación en salud dirigidas al cuidado a las personas con diabetes en tratamiento de insulinoterapia. Métodos: revisión integradora de la literatura, con búsqueda realizada en el período de junio de 2021 y marzo de 2022, con recorte temporal de diez años, en las bases electrónicas Science Direct, Cumulative index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, portal PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online y Biblioteca Virtual em Salud, con descriptores controlados indexados en el Descritores em Ciências da Saúde y en el Medical Subject Headings. Resultados: en los ocho estudios seleccionados a partir de los criterios de inclusión, las estrategias encontradas fueron el uso de material impreso, la orientación verbal individual y en grupo, el empleo de recurso audiovisual y la simulación clínica. Conclusión: el análisis de los estudios permitió verificar que diferentes modalidades de educación en salud son eficaces para ayudar en el manejo de la diabetes. Sin embargo, los métodos de enseñanza pasivos todavía son mayoría, lo que hace necesario que nuevos estudios exploren otras formas de preparación para el cuidado en salud, como las metodologías activas de enseñanza-aprendizaje.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the use of different health education strategies aimed at the care of people with diabetes undergoing insulin therapy treatment. Methods: integrative literature review, with a search conducted in June 2021 and March 2022, with a ten-year time frame, in the electronic bases Science Direct, Cumulative index to nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed portal, Web of Science, Scopus, Scientific Electronic Library Online and Virtual Health Library, with controlled descriptors indexed in Descriptors in Health Sciences and Medical Subject Headings. esults: in the eight studies selected based on the inclusion criteria, the strategies found were the use of printed material, individual and group verbal guidance, the use of audiovisual resources and clinical simulation. Conclusion: the analysis of the studies allowed us to verify that different modalities of health education are effective to assist in the management of diabetes. However, passive teaching methods are still majority, which makes it necessary for further studies to explore other forms of preparation for health care, such as active teaching-learning methodologies.

The Learning Environment of Student Nurses During Clinical Placement: A Qualitative Case Study of a Student-Dense Ward.

INTRODUCTION: Ensuring the quality of clinical placements has long been a challenge in nursing education. This is partly due to a growing aging population requiring health services, and an increased need for nursing workforce. Both in Norway and internationally, there is a rise in the use of student-dense models, wherein several students are placed together on the same ward at the same time where the supervision of the students is the collective responsibility of the nurses. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore factors that promote or inhibit learning in a student-dense ward when used as a model for clinical placement in hospitals. We examined how clinical placement is experienced in a student-dense ward, as well as how learning is facilitated. METHODS: A qualitative case study design was used to capture the learning environment on the student-dense ward in a comprehensive way. We used focus group interviews, in-depth interviews, and observations with students and employees at a major hospital in Norway. RESULTS: Our findings showed that the orientation days and the teaching activities in student-dense wards, the feedback students receive, the clinical facilitator's role and the student community were factors that had particular importance for good learning environments in this placement model. CONCLUSIONS: To ensure the quality of clinical placements, more attention should be paid to these factors in the planning, organization, and facilitation of new and existing student-dense wards. It is paramount to provide students with thorough written feedback and to secure the clinical facilitators with enough time to conduct student supervision when organizing clinical placement as student-dense wards.

Model for Improvements in Learning Outcomes (MILO): Development of a conceptual model grounded in caritative caring aimed to facilitate undergraduate nursing students' learning during clinical practice (Part 1).

AIM: The aim was to describe the development of a caritative caring conceptual model aimed to facilitate undergraduate nursing students' learning during clinical practice. DESIGN: An explorative design was used. METHODS: The Delphi method with a panel of 12 experts together with a literature search with a systematic approach were used and data were analysed according to content analysis. RESULTS: The Model for Improvements in Learning Outcomes (MILO) consists of eight core concepts divided into four intrapersonal concepts (nursing, a reflective approach, a critical approach, quality and safety) and four contextual concepts (peer learning, co-clinical teachers, student-centred and student-active supervision, a good learning environment). MILO is grounded in the theory of caritative caring with a hermeneutic approach and the understanding of caring and learning as parallel processes. Tools such as reflection, structure and guiding pm are used to intertwine caring, nursing, pathophysiology and medicine. CONCLUSIONS: MILO intertwines didactics with concepts important for nursing students' learning with a foundation in caritative caring and may facilitate undergraduate nursing students' learning in clinical practice.