High Burden of Intestinal Colonization With Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria in Chile: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study.

BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, heavily impacting low- and middle-income countries. This study estimated antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative bacteria (GNB) fecal colonization prevalence in hospitalized and community-dwelling adults in Chile before the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. METHODS: From December 2018 to May 2019, we enrolled hospitalized adults in 4 public hospitals and community dwellers from central Chile, who provided fecal specimens and epidemiological information. Samples were plated onto MacConkey agar with ciprofloxacin or ceftazidime added. All recovered morphotypes were identified and characterized according to the following phenotypes: fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQR), extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant (ESCR), carbapenem-resistant (CR), or multidrug-resistant (MDR; as per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria) GNB. Categories were not mutually exclusive. RESULTS: A total of 775 hospitalized adults and 357 community dwellers were enrolled. Among hospitalized subjects, the prevalence of colonization with FQR, ESCR, CR, or MDR-GNB was 46.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 42.9-50.0), 41.2% (95% CI, 37.7-44.6), 14.5% (95% CI, 12.0-16.9), and 26.3% (95% CI, 23.2-29.4). In the community, the prevalence of FQR, ESCR, CR, and MDR-GNB colonization was 39.5% (95% CI, 34.4-44.6), 28.9% (95% CI, 24.2-33.6), 5.6% (95% CI, 3.2-8.0), and 4.8% (95% CI, 2.6-7.0), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A high burden of antimicrobial-resistant GNB colonization was observed in this sample of hospitalized and community-dwelling adults, suggesting that the community is a relevant source of antibiotic resistance. Efforts are needed to understand the relatedness between resistant strains circulating in the community and hospitals.

Concepciones y Prácticas Evaluativas en la Formación Inicial del Profesorado en Educación Física

La evaluación ha dejado de ser una instancia que sólo certifica el logro alcanzado a través de una calificación, sino actualmente se entiende como un elemento fundamental para favorecer los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El objetivo del presente estudio fue "Conocer las concepciones y prácticas evaluativas del alumnado y profesorado de la FIPEF (Formación Inicial del Profesorado en Educación Física) de dos campus universitarios de la zona sur austral de Chile". Para ello, se contó con una muestra de 219 alumnos y alumnas (edad M = 21.6 y dt. = 2.8) de dos campus universitarios que cursaban Formación Inicial del Profesorado en Educación Física (FIPEF) y 21 profesores y profesoras (edad M = 50.3 y dt. = 13.2). Se aplicó el "Cuestionario para el estudio del sistema de evaluación en la formación inicial del profesorado de educación física" de forma virtual, sometiendo los resultados a pruebas estadísticas como la media, desviación típica y pruebas inferenciales. Los principales resultados dejan ver la presencia de metodologías e instrumentos tradicionales de evaluación, así como, una apreciación diferenciada entre alumnado vs. profesorado. Sin embargo, se puede constatar la presencia de intencionalidad formativa en las acciones implementadas por el profesorado.

The evaluation has ceased to be a mere instance that only certifies the achievement through a grade; rather, it is currently understood as a fundamental element to promote teaching and learning processes. The objective of the present study was to "Understand the conceptions and evaluative practices of students and faculty in the FIPEF (Initial Teacher Education in Physical Education) of two university campuses in the southernmost region of Chile." For this purpose, a sample of 219 students (age M = 21.6 and SD = 2.8) from two university campuses undergoing Initial Teacher Education in Physical Education (FIPEF) and 21 teachers (age M = 50.3 and SD = 13.2) was used. The "Questionnaire for the study of the evaluation system in the initial teacher education of physical education" was administered in a virtual manner, subjecting the results to statistical tests such as mean, standard deviation, and inferential tests. The main results reveal the presence of traditional evaluation methodologies and instruments, as well as a differentiated perception between students and faculty. However, there is evidence of formative intent in the actions implemented by the faculty.

A avaliação deixou de ser apenas uma instância que certifica a conquista por meio de uma nota; atualmente, é compreendida como um elemento fundamental para promover os processos de ensino e aprendizagem. O objetivo do presente estudo foi "Compreender as concepções e práticas avaliativas dos estudantes e professores da FIPEF (Formação Inicial de Professores de Educação Física) de dois campi universitários na região sul-austral do Chile." Para isso, contamos com uma amostra de 219 alunos (idade M = 21,6 e dp. = 2,8) de dois campi universitários que cursavam a Formação Inicial de Professores de Educação Física (FIPEF) e 21 professores (idade M = 50,3 e dp. = 13,2). Foi aplicado o "Questionário para o estudo do sistema de avaliação na formação inicial de professores de educação física" de forma virtual, sujeitando os resultados a testes estatísticos como média, desvio padrão e testes inferenciais. Os principais resultados revelam a presença de metodologias e instrumentos tradicionais de avaliação, bem como uma percepção diferenciada entre alunos e professores. No entanto, há evidências de intencionalidade formativa nas ações implementadas pelos professores.

Efectos del entrenamiento con Xbox Kinect sobre la movilidad funcional en adultos mayores: una revisión breve / Effects of training with Xbox Kinect on functional mobility in older adults: a brief review

Objetivo: analizar los efectos del entrenamiento mediante consola Xbox Kinect sobre la movilidad funcional en adultos mayores. Método: se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica sistemática en PUBMED. Se seleccionaron estudios cuantitativos clínicos experimentales en inglés realizados en los últimos seis años. Resultados: nueve estudios fueron detectados. Entre los principales hallazgos, el entrenamiento con consola Xbox Kinect incrementó la fuerza muscular, mejora del equilibrio, movilidad funcional, función cognitiva, propiocepción de rodilla y calidad de vida en adultos mayores. Conclusión: el entrenamiento con consola Xbox Kinect en adultos mayores mejora la movilidad funcional en este grupo etario.

Objective: to analyze the effects of Xbox Kinect console training on functional mobility in older adults. Method: a systematic bibliographic search was performed in PUBMED. Experimental quantitative clinical studies in English were conducted over the last six years. Results: nine studies were detected. Among the main findings, training with the Xbox Kinect console increased muscle strength, improved balance, functional mobility, cognitive function, knee proprioception and quality of life in older adults. Conclusion: training with the Xbox Kinect console in older adults improved functional mobility in this age group.