Podcasting in nursing and midwifery education: An integrative review.

Podcasting is used in higher education so various digital resources can be shared with students. This review aims to synthesise evidence on podcasting in nursing and midwifery education. PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus and ERIC databases were searched using key terms. 242 articles were found and screened. Data extraction, quality assessment and data analysis, underpinned by a Social Media Learning Model, were conducted on relevant studies. Twenty-six studies were included in the review. Three themes emerged; 1) learning and other outcomes, 2) antecedents to learning, and 3) learning process. Students seemed to acquire new knowledge and skills by using podcasts and it also appeared to improve clinical confidence. The organisation of podcasting, digital literacy and e-Professionalism, the personal motivation of learners, and flexible access to the technology seemed to impact the delivery of this educational intervention. Mechanisms that appeared to affect the learning process were the speed of exchange, the type of social media user, the timeframe, quality of information, the functionality of podcasts and other learning activities. This review synthesised evidence on podcasting in nursing and midwifery education. The technology was seen as a positive learning tool but more robust research examining its efficacy in improving learning outcomes is needed.

Perspectiva de género en páginas webs españolas de salud sexual para la población joven / Gender perspective on Spanish websites addressed to young people's sexual health

Introducción. El desarrollo imparable de las nuevas tecnologías y su uso creciente como fuente de información en salud sexual por parte de la población más joven nos hace replantearnos si la información que los jóvenes están recibiendo a través de estas páginas web es objetiva y fiable, y si refleja un modelo de sexualidad integral y con perspectiva de género. Objetivos. Analizar el contenido visual y escrito del Portal de Salud Sexual de población joven de Castilla y León desde una visión holística de la sexualidad y contrastar las páginas web de salud sexual joven de instituciones oficiales de las diferentes comunidades autónomas de España. Material y método. Se ha realizado una evaluación del diseño y de los contenidos de la página de la web de Salud Sexual Joven de Castilla y León mediante una matriz de análisis que respondía a las necesidades y objetivos del estudio. Resultados y conclusiones. El modelo de salud sexual que promueve el portal estudiado, a través de sus contenidos e imágenes, es un modelo heterosexista basado en la prevención de riesgos, cuyo eje central está sustentado en la reducción de riesgos de contraer infecciones de trasmisión sexual (ITS) o embarazos no planificados, lo cual fomenta por tanto una visión de la sexualidad limitada y coitocéntrica. Su abordaje se plantea ciego al género, omitiendo los factores sociales, culturales e individuales que interactúan en mujeres y hombres a la hora de vivir su sexualidad

Introduction. The unstoppable development of new technologies and their increasing use as a source of information on sexual health by the younger population, makes us wonder whether the information they are receiving through websites is objective and reliable; and whether it reflects a model of comprehensive sexuality with a gender perspective. Objectives. To analyze the visual and written content of the Sexual Health Portal for young people of Castilla y León from a holistic sexual perspective and to compare the websites for young people’s sexual health from official institutions of Spain’s different autonomous communities. Materials and method. The design and contents of the website for Young People’s Sexual Health of Castilla y León were analyzed using a matrix that met the study’s needs and objectives. Results and conclusions. The sexual health model promoted by the portal, through its contents and images, follows a heteronormative model based on risk prevention, whose central axis is based on the reduction of risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unplanned pregnancies, thus promoting a vision of a limited and coitocentric sexuality. The website’s approach to sexuality is gender blind, omitting the social, cultural and individual factors present in women and men's sexual experiences

Medicina herbal china ofertada en páginas web en español: calidad de la información y riesgos / Information quality and health risks in Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine

Objetivo: El auge de la venta en Internet propicia el acceso a productos naturales potencialmente tóxicos y la rápida difusión de la información, no necesariamente veraz, que los proveedores ofrecen al consumidor acerca de sus propiedades. El objetivo del presente trabajo ha sido analizar en páginas web en español de venta de medicina herbal china la calidad de la información ofrecida al consumidor y los posibles riesgos derivados de su consumo. Métodos: I) Búsqueda en Google España de sitios web de venta de medicina herbal china y posterior evaluación de la información sobre las propiedades y consumo seguro de los productos ofertados. II) Identificación en los sitios web de plantas III) Cuantificación de las retiradas de productos de medicina herbal china por la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS). Resultados: 1) Sólo un tercio de las 30 páginas web localizadas cumple con la legislación vigente, ya que las demás incluyen indicaciones terapéuticas occidentales como reclamo para la venta de medicina herbal china en España 2) Cinco páginas aportan información sobre consumo seguro 3) Dos páginas ofertan plantas potencialmente tóxicas y 4) Un importante porcentaje de productos retirados por la AEMPS corresponde a medicina herbal china adulterada con sibutramina, sildenafilo o sus derivados. Conclusión: Nuestros resultados indican que existen motivos suficientes que aconsejan la creación por parte de las autoridades españolas de un sitio web que asesore a quienes pretenden utilizar Internet para comprar medicina herbal china y así permitir que los usuarios tomen decisiones estando bien informados (AU)

Objective: The growing use of purchase online via Internet retailers favours the access to potentially toxic natural products. It also contributes to the quick dissemination of the claims made by the retailers on efficacy and safety, these claims being not always based upon reliable information. Here, we have conducted an online search to find Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine and we have analysed them for the quality of product information and the potential health risks. Methods: I) Online search in Google España to find Spanish-language retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine in which we analysed both the claims regarding possible health benefits and adequate safe use indications II) Identification of potentially toxic herbs in the websites III) Quantification of Chinese herbal medicines withdrawn by the Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS). Results: 1) Only one third of the 30 Spanish-language retail websites found which sell Chinese herbal medicine observe the law, given that the other websites include illegal Western disease claims as marketing tools, 2) Five websites provide some safety information, 3) Two websites offer potentially toxic herbs and 4) Chinese herbal medicine adulterated with sibutramine, silfenafil or their analogues make a considerable percentage of the total products withdrawn by the AEMPS. Conclusion: Online health seekers should be warned about misinformation on retail websites for Chinese herbal medicine and directed to a Spanish government Web site for guidance in safely navigating the Internet for buying Chinese herbal medicine (AU)

Brief Video-Module Administered Mindfulness Program for Physicians: A Pilot Study.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a video-module-based mindfulness pilot program intended to reduce stress, improve well-being, and develop mindfulness skills in physicians in a community hospital setting. Preliminary findings are presented. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using a single-sample, pre-post study design, we administered an eight-week mindfulness training offered as part of a wellness initiative for medical staff in a suburban community hospital. Participants enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants engaged in three 90-min in-person trainings, weekly online video-module trainings, and weekly teleconference coaching calls. Video-module trainings were available at all times, to be accessed at the participants׳ convenience. Journals and a guided meditation audio library were also provided. Physician stress, well-being (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization of patients, and sense of personal accomplishment), and mindfulness skills (observing, describing, acting with awareness, and accepting without judgment) were evaluated at baseline, end-of-program, and eight weeks post-intervention using well-validated instruments. RESULTS: A total of 23 physicians enrolled and 19 completed the program. Compared to baseline, statistically significant decreases in stress, personal accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion were observed at end-of-program and eight weeks post-intervention (all P < .05). Significant increases in all mindfulness skills were observed at end-of-program; these increases persisted for describing, acting with awareness, and accepting without judgment at eight weeks post-intervention (all P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence that a flexible, video-module-based mindfulness program can decrease stress, increase well-being, and develop lasting mindfulness skills in physicians.

Evaluación de calidad de páginas web sobre obstetricia y ginecología para las gestantes de atención primaria / Quality assessment web page son obstetirtics and gynecology for pregnant primary care

INTRODUCCIÓN: Internet se ha convertido en uno de los medios más importantes al alcance de las gestantes para consultar información relativa a su embarazo. La calidad de los contenidos de las páginas web que consultan se convierte así en un punto crítico que debe ser tenido en cuenta por la matrona de atención primaria y especializada. OBJETIVO: Analizar la calidad de los sitios web con información sanitaria obstétrica relacionada con los procesos de embarazo, parto y puerperio que existen actualmente en internet y en idioma español, y obtener un ranking de calidad de las 10 mejores webs en español orientadas a las gestantes para que puedan ser recomendadas por los profesionales sanitarios. MATERIALES Y MÉTODO: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica utilizando las siguientes palabras clave: «páginas web sanitarias», «criterios de calidad», «internet», «toma de decisiones de la gestante» y «nuevas tecnologías». Se utilizaron tres herramientas convenientemente ponderadas (cuestionario de Bermúdez-Tamayo, test de accesibilidad HERA y PageRank de Google) para clasificar la calidad de las páginas web analizadas. De los resultados obtenidos, se extrajeron las webs con mejor puntuación y dedicadas expresamente a las gestantes. Se utilizaron dos métodos diferentes para obtener las páginas web: panel de expertos y análisis de los 100 primeros resultados obtenidos de las palabras clave indicadas en buscadores comerciales. RESULTADOS: Se encontraron 61 páginas web aptas para el estudio, y de ellas las 10 específicas para las embarazadas puntuaron por encima del percentil 50 (el 40% superior al percentil 75). CONCLUSIONES: Las 10 páginas web obtenidas presentan una calidad media-alta, aunque dado el carácter cambiante y caótico de internet es necesario realizar evaluaciones periódicas de las webs para vigilar continuamente el cumplimiento de los criterios de calidad

INTRODUCTION: Internet has become one of the most important means available to the pregnant to view information about your pregnancy. The quality of the contents of the web pages you visit thus becomes a critical point to be considered by the midwifes of primary and specialized care. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and get a quality ranking of the top 10 websites in Spanish aimed at pregnant women so that they can be recommended by health professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search was performed using the following keywords: health websites, quality criteria, Internet, decision making of pregnant women and new technologies. Three tools appropriately weighted (Berm0dez-Tamayo Questionnaire, HERA Test Accessibility and Google PageRank) was used to grade the quality of the websites analyzed. From the results the websites rated extracted and expressly dedicated to pregnant women. Two different methods were used for web pages; panel of experts and study more brainstorming and analysis of the first 100 results for keywords in commercial search engines. RESULTS: 61 suitable for the study and of them specific to pregnant 10 sites all scored above the 5Oth percentile, 40% above the 75. CONCLUSIONS: The 10 sites obtained have a medium-high quality though given the changing and chaotic nature of Internet is necessary evaluations of temporary sites to continuously monitor compliance with the quality criteria

Dietopro. com: una nueva herramienta de gestión dietoterapéutica basada en la tecnología cloud computing / Dietopro. com: a new tool for dietotherapeutical management based on cloud computing technology

Introducción: Los softwares dietoterapéuticos constituyen actualmente una herramienta básica en el tratamiento dietético de pacientes, ya sea desde un punto de vista fisiológico y/o patológico. Las nuevas tecnologías y la investigación en este sentido, han favorecido la aparición de nuevas aplicaciones de gestión dietético-nutricional que facilitan la gestión de la empresa dietoterapéutica. Objetivos: Estudiar comparativamente las principales aplicaciones dietoterapéuticas existentes en el mercado para dar criterio a los usuarios profesionales de la dietética y nutrición en la selección de una de las principales herramientas para éstos. Resultados: Desde nuestro punto de vista, dietopro.com resulta, junto con otras de las aplicaciones dietoterapéuticas analizadas, una de las más completas para la gestión de la clínica nutricional. Conclusión: En función de la necesidad del usuario, éste dispone de diferentes softwares dietéticos donde elegir. Se concluye que la selección de una u otra, depende de las necesidades del profesional (AU)

Introduction: dietotherapeutical softwares are now a basic tool in the dietary management of patients, either from a physiological point of view and / or pathological. New technologies and research in this regard, have favored the emergence of new applications for the dietary and nutritional management that facilitate the management of the dietotherapeutical company. Objectives: To comparatively study the main dietotherapeutical applications on the market to give criteria to the professional users of diet and nutrition in the selection of one of the main tools for these. Results: Dietopro.com is, from our point of view, one of the most comprehensive management of patients dietotherapeutical applications. Conclusion: Based on the need of the user, it has different dietary sofwares choice.We conclude that there is no better or worse than another application, but applications roughly adapted to the needs of professionals (AU)

Grocery store podcast about omega-3 fatty acids influences shopping behaviors: a pilot study.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether listening to a podcast about omega-3 fatty acids (n-3s) while grocery shopping increased shoppers' awareness about and purchases of seafood and other foods rich in n-3s. METHODS: Repeated-measures design with a convenience sample (n = 56) of grocery shoppers who listened to the podcast while shopping. Pre- and postintervention semistructured interviews were conducted. The Theory of Reasoned Action was the study's framework. RESULTS: Shoppers were primarily females (mean age, 41 ± 15.3 years). Their perceived ability to buy [t(55) = 6.27, P < .0001] and perceived importance regarding buying [t(55) = 3.38, P < .01] n-3-rich foods improved significantly. At least 1 n-3 rich food (mean, 1.5 ± 0.8) was purchased by 30%, and 79% planned future purchases. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Podcasts may effectively communicate nutrition information. More research with a larger sample size is needed to evaluate the effects of the podcast on long-term changes in shopping behavior.

Web Site de Insuficiencia Cardiaca como propuesta de educación en salud / Web Site de Insuficiência Cardíaca como proposta de educação em saúde / Website of heart failure as a proposal of education for health

Es un estudio que propone como alternativa de intervención de enfermería la creación de un sitio web, con informaciones educativas para pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca. Tuvo como objetivos específicos describir el proceso de la creación del sitio de web y validar el contenido por profesionales de la salud y pacientes. Para esto, utilizó una metodología descriptiva con abordaje cualitativo dividido en tres fases: definición del contenido, estructuración y validación del sitio web. El resultado general de las evaluaciones de los profesionales del área de la salud demostró la puntuación media de 51,25 (93,18%) y para los pacientes la puntuación media fue de 44,25 (98,33%). Por lo tanto, fue clasificada como bien elaborada y logró los objetivos propuestos. Se puede concluir que el sitio web es una alternativa de intervención para aumentar la adhesión al tratamiento y mejorar la calidad de vida de pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca. Así, podrán reducirse las hospitalizaciones y posibles complicaciones derivadas de la insuficiencia cardiaca a través de la difusión de las informaciones y en la educación de la población (AU)

Trata-se de uma pesquisa que propôs como alternativa de intervenção de enfermagem a criação de um web site, com informações educativas para pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca. Teve como objetivos específicos descrever o processo de criação do web site e validar o conteúdo por profissionais de saúde e pacientes. Para isso, utilizou metodologia descritiva com abordagem qualitativa dividida em 3 fases: definição do conteúdo, estruturação e validação do web site. O resultado geral das avaliações dos profissionais da área de saúde demonstrou o escore médio de 51,25 (93,18%) e para os pacientes o escore médio foi de 44,25 (98,33%). Portanto, foi classificado como bem elaborado e atingiu os objetivos propostos. Conclui-se que o site é uma alternativa de intervenção para aumentar a adesão ao tratamento e melhorar a qualidade de vida de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Assim, poderá reduzir as internações e possíveis complicações decorrentes da insuficiência cardíaca através da difusão das informações e na educação da população

It is a study that proposes as an alternative of intervention of nursing the creation of a website, with educative information to heart failure patients. Objectives: To describe the process of the creation of the website and to validate the content by health professionals and patients. It was carried out a descriptive methodology with qualitative boarding divided in three phases: definition of content, structure and validation of the website. The general result of the evaluation of the professionals in the field of health showed the average score of 51.25 (93.18%), and for the patients the average score was 44.25 (98.33%). Therefore, it was classified as well elaborated and it achieved the proposed objectives. To conclude, it can be said that the website in an alternative of intervention to increase the acceptance of the treatment and to improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. In this way, the hospitalizations and the possible complications from the heart failure could be reduced through the diffusion of the information and the education of the population (AU)

The impact of social media on a major international emergency medicine conference.

OBJECTIVE: To report on the presence and use of social media by speakers and attendees at the International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) 2012, and describe the increasing use of online technologies such as Twitter and podcasts in publicising conferences and sharing research findings, and for clinical teaching. METHODS: Speakers were identified through the organising committee and a database constructed using the internet to determine the presence and activity of speakers on social media platforms. We also examined the use of Twitter by attendees and non-attendees using an online archiving system. Researchers tracked and reviewed every tweet produced with the hashtag #ICEM2012. Tweets were then reviewed and classified by three separate authors into different categories. RESULTS: Of the 212 speakers at ICEM 2012, 41.5% had a LinkedIn account and 15.6% were on Twitter. Less than 1% were active on Google+ and less than 10% had an active website or blog. There were over 4500 tweets about ICEM 2012. Over 400 people produced tweets about the conference, yet only 34% were physically present at the conference. Of the original tweets produced, 74.4% were directly related to the clinical and research material of the conference. CONCLUSIONS: ICEM 2012 was the most tweeted emergency medicine conference on record. Tweeting by participants was common; a large number of original tweets regarding clinical material at the conference were produced. There was also a large virtual participation in the conference as multiple people not attending the conference discussed the material on Twitter.

Calidad de la información sobre ejercicios en las páginas de Internet dirigida a sobrevivientes de cáncer de seno / Quality of the information on exercise found on websites aimed at breast cancer survivors

Objetivo. Describir la calidad de la información acerca de ejercicios en Internet dirigida a sobrevivientes de cáncer de seno. Método. El diseño del estudio es exploratorio descriptivo. Se evaluó la calidad de la información acerca de ejercicios en un total de 40 páginas de Internet: se utilizaron 3 instrumentos para evaluar la calidad de la información: Discern, InEje (calidad de la información de ejercicios) y FRES/Huertas. Resultados. Los porcentajes de los promedios obtenidos con respecto a la puntuación máxima posible para cada instrumento fueron: Discern 62,67%, InEje 15,23%, y FRES/Huertas 56,51%. Conclusión. La evidencia sugiere que es necesario mejorar la calidad de la información sobre ejercicios de las páginas de Internet en inglés y español para sobrevivientes de cáncer de seno (AU)

Goal: To analyze the changes produced by therapeutic massage on systemic autonomic activity by analyzing the modification of cardiac autonomic activity. Material and methods: A comparative study was performed on 15 women on the variability of heart rate variability (HRV) (RR interval) obtained by photoplethysmography for 2 20-minute sessions: control and massage. HRV was measured at 4 different times for periods of 5 minutes each. The massage session consisted of effleurage massage and wide-ranging sliding pressure. In addition, the participants had to fill out the well-being visual analogue scale (Well Being VAS) questionnaire immediately after the control and massage session. Results: The paired Student’s t-test was used to compare the results obtained. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to quantify the relationship existing between the different times in each one of the parameters. A statistically significant increase was observed in HRV (total power) as well as an increase in parasympathetic activity in the massage session during the last 5 minutes (relative to baseline) compared to control session. However, this response tends to decrease 5 minutes after its interruption/timeout. Finally, the Well Being VAS score shows a significant increase after the massage. However, its gain is not correlated to the changes in the physiological variables. Conclusions: The massage applied on healthy subjects affects the autonomic nervous system (AU)

Tradition meets technology: building caring community online.

Community has historically provided an essential psycho-spiritual framework for nursing. Changes in communication technology pose challenges for nurses internationally who create communities across borders. This article discusses The Bamboo Bridge online community, a project responding to the global call for nursing education about the complementarity of nursing and healing traditions. The project explores how technologies such as Centra and Ning promote community building and encourage belonging in members from 5 continents and 10 countries. This article includes detailed accounts of the project design, examples of cultural diplomacy as the emerging theoretical framework, and an African member's perspective of online community.