"Opportunities and responsibilities": how do pharmacists assess their professionalism?

INTRODUCTION: Professionalism is fundamental to the existence of professions. In pharmacy, interest in this theme improved with events that examined the resocialization of pharmacists in care. With this, evaluating professionalism can help the operationalization of the theme and, consequently, the development of strategies for pharmacy consolidation before its challenges. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the professionalism of Brazilian pharmacists. METHODS: To meet the objective, a cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2022 and August 2023. Data were collected using the Brazilian version of the "Modification of Hall's Professionalism Scale for Use with Pharmacists". The scale has 39 items grouped into the domains: autonomy, vocation, professional council, self-regulation, continuing education, and altruism. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an ANOVA analysis of variance with post-hoc Hochberg or Games-Howell tests with Bootstrapping was conducted to verify differences between groups. RESULTS: 600 pharmacists participated in this study. The majority (69%) was female and carried out their professional activities in community pharmacies (50%). Professionalism scores ranged between 14 and 29 points, with an average of 22.8 points. Pharmacists working in outpatient clinics had higher scores in most factors, namely, altruism, continuing education, professional council, vocation, and autonomy. This indicates that the inclination of pharmacists to occupy areas focused on care can be significant to assess professionalism. CONCLUSIONS: The data obtained indicate that pharmacists working in outpatient clinics had higher professionalism scores compared to others. This corroborates the worldwide trend experienced by pharmacy in recent decades, which is the execution of increasingly patient-centered practice models.

Assessment of the evolution of psychomotor skills in the robotic surgery simulation process.

Robotic surgery is a rapidly expanding field, given the wide variety of new robotic platforms emerging. Looking at the training of surgeons in robotic surgery is of extreme necessity and urgency, considering the ongoing technological advancements. In this research, the performance during the virtual reality simulation phase of training for robotic surgery was analyzed. It was observed that, in addition to the lack of consensus among societies regarding the required simulation hours, there is no guidance on the best curriculum to be adopted. From the data in this study, it can be inferred that the more advanced skills have fewer proficient individuals, meaning that fewer surgeons in training have reached proficiency in all skill exercises. Even with differences in the number of exercises performed proficiently between groups that underwent varying amounts of simulation time, there is no statistically significant difference in the proportion between them.

Teaching and training of human resources for genetics and genomics in Brazil.

This manuscript reviewed the state of the art about the teaching and training of human resources for genetics and genomics in Brazil. We presented the national scenario of teaching genetics in medical undergraduate and other health courses. We discussed the training of medical geneticists through medical residency and addressed the training in genetics of physicians from specialties other than genetics. We examined the training of health professionals specializing in genetics through lato sensu and stricto sensu postgraduate programs and presented the proposals for multi-professional residency in genetic counseling and genetics and genomics that are currently the subject of discussion in the country. Finally, we highlighted the importance of training primary health care professionals concerning genetics and genomics for the effective establishment of a line of care for individuals with genetic disorders in the Brazilian Unified Health System. Therefore, we provided a thorough overview of how genetics is (or is not) incorporated into professional training in a comprehensive public healthcare system such as the Brazilian.

Reducing the Gap in Knowledge and Expectations between Clinicians and People with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Adrenal Conditions: Simulation via Instant Messaging-Birmingham Advance: Patient and Public Involvement (SIMBA-PPI) Study.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the efficacy of SIMBA as an educational intervention for both HCPs and people with either PCOS or adrenal conditions and to study the change in knowledge of people with PCOS or adrenal conditions about the conditions and expectations from the HCPs involved in their care following SIMBA-PPI sessions. METHODS: Two SIMBA-PPI sessions (SIMBA-PPI Polycystic ovary syndrome (SIMBA-PCOS) and SIMBA-PPI Adrenal conditions (SIMBA-Adrenal conditions)) were conducted in September 2021 and March 2022. In both sessions, HCPs interacted with moderators on patient management through WhatsApp. Patients with respective conditions underwent workshop-style learning in the same cases. SIMBA-PCOS transcripts were also translated into Brazilian Portuguese and workshops were held in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. The two groups (HCPs and patients) were then brought together to discuss exploring gaps in knowledge and expectations. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test compared differences in pre- and post-SIMBA self-reported confidence levels in HCPs and patients. Qualitative data from the online recordings were transcribed and analysed with inductive thematic analysis to identify gaps in knowledge and expectations from managing the cases. RESULTS: 48 HCPs and 25 patients participated in our study. When compared to pre-SIMBA confidence levels, SIMBA-PPI sessions effectively improved clinicians' confidence in managing PCOS (40.5%, p < .001) and adrenal conditions (23.0%, p < .001) post-SIMBA. Patient participants' confidence in HCPs significantly increased in the PCOS session (SIMBA-PCOS: 6.25%, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Integration of PPI into SIMBA improved HCPs' confidence in managing PCOS and adrenal conditions. SIMBA-PPI also improved patients' confidence in HCPs. Our findings suggest that participating in SIMBA-PPI sessions can reduce the gap in knowledge and expectations between patients and HCPs involved in their care.

Hanseníase na atenção básica: saberes e práticas dos profissionais da Estratégia Saúde da Família / Leprosy in primary care: knowledge and practices of professionals in the Family Health Strategy

O objetivo deste estudo é descrever a capacitação de profissionais de saúde na avaliação dermatoneurológica e do grau de incapacidade física em hanseníase, realizada em um posto de Saúde. Trata-se de uma Pesquisa-ação desenvolvida de maio a agosto de 2019 com médicos, enfermeiros e fisioterapeuta da atenção básica. Foi utilizado para coleta de dados questionário autoaplicado, através da plataforma Google Forms, gravação audiovisual e registro em diário de campo durante as oficinas teóricas e práticas. O processo interpretativo deu-se através da análise de conteúdo. Inicialmente, foi realizado o diagnóstico situacional, no qual os profissionais relataram insegurança e deficiência tanto no conhecimento como na habilidade para o atendimento ao paciente com hanseníase. Além disso, não participaram de capacitações acerca do tema. Foram realizadas oficinas para desenvolver competências necessárias. A avaliação das oficinas mostrou uma melhoria do conhecimento e das práticas de cuidado aos usuários durante o estudo. É importante o incentivo às capacitações periódicas dos profissionais de saúde da atenção básica. Além disso, incluir na prática o monitoramento sistemático dos casos novos, busca ativa de casos suspeitos e dos contatos da pessoa com hanseníase. Para que se interrompa a cadeia de transmissão, faz-se necessária a adoção dessas práticas a fim de controlar os casos de hanseníase.

The aim of this study is to describe the training of health professionals in the dermatoneurological assessment and the degree of physical disability in leprosy performed at a health center. This is an action research developed from may to august 2019 with doctors, nurses and physical therapists in primary care. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, through the google forms platform, audiovisual recording and field diary recording during the theoretical and practical workshops. The interpretive process took place through content analysis. Initially, the situational diagnosis was carried out, where professionals reported insecurity and deficiency in both knowledge and ability to care for patients with leprosy. In addition, they did not participate in training on the subject. Workshops were held to develop necessary skills. The evaluation of the workshops showed an improvement in knowledge and care practices for users during the study. It is important to encourage periodic training of primary care health professionals. Include in practice the systematic monitoring of new cases, active search for suspected cases and contacts of the person with leprosy. In order to interrupt the chain of transmission, it is necessary to adopt these practices in order to control leprosy cases.

O caráter interprofissional da Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil / Interprofessional field of Primary Health Care in Brazil

Nesta Tribuna, os autores discutem as transformações da sociedade e seu impacto na construção dos sistemas de saúde e a comprovada importância da Atenção Primária à Saúde, com a abordagem do processo de saúde-doença de modo singular e articulado ao contexto social por meio do trabalho em equipe interprofissional. A criação dos Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família, recentemente rebatizados como Núcleos Ampliados de Saúde da Família e Atenção Básica, é um bom exemplo da imperiosa importância dessa abordagem interprofissional no âmbito da atenção primária. Contudo, nessa interlocução, também emergem desafios e fragilidades. Esses aspectos são suscitados na reflexão proposta.

In this forum, the authors discuss the transformations in society and their impact on the construction of health systems and the proven importance of Primary Health Care, with a unique approach to the health-disease process that is articulated with the social context through interprofessional teamwork. The creation of Family Health Support Centers, recently renamed Expanded Family Health and Primary Care Centers, is a good example of the imperative importance of this interprofessional approach in the context of primary care. However, in this dialogue, challenges and weaknesses also emerge. These aspects are raised in the proposed reflection.

Oral cancer diagnosis communication: Impact of an educational intervention using the SPIKES protocol.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the influence of a single educational intervention on the perception and knowledge of strategies for communicating oral cancer diagnoses. METHODS: A educational intervention, 72 dentists and 41 dental undergraduates participated in the 'Maio Vermelho Project', a continuing education activity. Participants completed a 14-question online questionnaire concerning their experiences and perceptions of delivering difficult news. The educational intervention featured an interview illustrating the SPIKES protocol, broadcast on YouTube. RESULTS: Participants had a mean age of 40 years. A minority (21.2%) had encountered or experienced communicating an oral cancer diagnosis. Exposure to lectures on this topic during their education was uncommon (22.1%) but more prevalent among students. After the intervention, confidence in communicating a cancer diagnosis (29.2%) and addressing the patient's family (30.1%) in line with the SPIKES protocol increased. CONCLUSION: A training deficit persists in delivering cancer diagnoses, highlighting the need for educational interventions to empower students and professionals in this critical procedure. Integration of this topic into the dental undergraduate curriculum is imperative. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Effectively communicating a cancer diagnosis poses challenges to healthcare professionals, impacting treatment outcomes. Implementing educational interventions ensures that professionals are well prepared to navigate this complex task, ultimately improving patient care.

Opportunities for Continuing Education by Hematology Societies Available to International Trainees.

Continuing education in hematology is a key for stimulating the development around the world and improving patient outcomes. However, access to training and education is not equally distributed worldwide, and disparities in hematology exist for under-represented groups such as trainees living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To identify and review the different educational and career development opportunities offered by hematology-focused international academic societies directed at healthcare professionals in this field. We conducted an online search to screen the official websites of international hematology societies and extracted data regarding continuing education opportunities in hematology. Twenty hematology societies were identified with 850 continuing medical education opportunities extracted and reviewed. We recorded 55 grants and funding opportunities from 13 societies. More than half required a membership to apply, 9.1% were available globally, and 12.7% were designed for persons living in LMICs. The current state of continuing education in hematology offers numerous opportunities for healthcare trainees. However, disparities persist for LMICs.

Oficina vivencial: intervenção educativa sobre tecnologia grupal para profissionais de saúde mental / Workshop: educational intervention on group technology for mental health professionals / Taller: intervención educativa en tecnología grupal para profesionales de salud mental

Objetivo: descrever a experiência de uma intervenção educativa sobre tecnologia grupal para profissionais de saúde mental. Métodos: relato de experiência relativo a última etapa de uma pesquisa-intervenção, em que foram realizadas duas oficinas norteadas pelo referencial do Ciclo de Aprendizagem Vivencial, com a participação de 19 profissionais de três Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas da região central do Brasil. Resultados: ao longo do processo vivencial foi possível perceber que os participantes puderam repensar sua prática profissional nos grupos terapêuticos que conduzem, sensibilizando-os para a necessidade de instrumentalização dos recursos da tecnologia grupal. Conclusão: o uso do Ciclo de Aprendizagem Vivencial como ferramenta de qualificação favoreceu a tomada de consciência dos participantes com reflexões contextualizadas de suas práticas com grupos no cotidiano dos serviços, sensibilizando-os para incrementar suas competências teórico-práticas nos seus atendimentos. (AU)

Objective: to describe the experience of an educational intervention on group technology for mental health professionals. Methods: experience report on the last stage of an intervention research, in which two workshops were held guided by the framework of the Experiential Learning Cycle, with the participation of 19 professionals from three Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs in the central region of Brazil. Results: throughout the experiential process, it was possible to see that the participants were able to rethink their professional practice in the therapeutic groups they lead, sensitizing them to the need to implement group technology resources. Conclusion: the use of the Experiential Learning Cycle as a qualification tool favored the participants' awareness with contextualized reflections on their practices with groups in the daily service, sensitizing them to increase their theoreticalpractical skills in their care. (AU)

Objetivo: describir la experiencia de una intervención educativa en tecnología grupal para profesionales de la salud mental. Métodos: relato de experiencia de la última etapa de una investigación de intervención, en la que se realizaron dos talleres guiados por el marco del Ciclo de Aprendizaje Experiencial, con la participación de 19 profesionales de tres Centros de Atención Psicosocial por Alcohol y Drogas de la región central de Brasil. Resultados: a lo largo del proceso vivencial, se pudo constatar que los participantes fueron capaces de repensar su práctica profesional en los grupos terapéuticos que lideran, sensibilizándolos sobre la necesidad de implementar recursos tecnológicos grupales. Conclusion: el uso del CAV como herramienta de calificación favoreció la conciencia de los participantes con reflexiones contextualizadas sobre sus prácticas con grupos en el servicio diario, sensibilizándolos para incrementar sus habilidades teórico-prácticas en su cuidado. (AU)

Construção de um guia para preenchimento dos indicadores do previne Brasil no prontuário eletrônico do cidadão / Developing a guide for filling out previne Brazil indicators on the electronic citizen health record / Elaboración de una guía para cumplimentar los indicadores de previne Brasil en la historia clínica electrónica del ciudadano

O programa Previne Brasil foi instituído pela Portaria nº 2.979, de 12 de novembro de 2019, como novo modelo de financiamento da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Nesse contexto, nosso objetivo é relatar a experiência de elaboração de uma tecnologia educacional (TE) em formato de guia, para uso dos profissionais das Equipes de Saúde da Família (ESF), que visa o registro correto das informações dos indicadores do Previne Brasil no Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC). Trata-se de um relato de experiência de duas enfermeiras residentes do Programa de Saúde da Família Multiprofissional da Universidade do Estado do Pará, que aborda a elaboração e aplicação de um guia para auxiliar o preenchimento correto de informações referentes aos indicadores de desempenho do Previne Brasil no PEC. A construção do guia se deu a partir das normativas contidas nas notas técnicas do Ministérios da Saúde e dos conhecimentos práticos adquiridos no manuseio do PEC pelas autoras, em plataforma online gratuita de criação de projeto gráficos (Canva). Com um total de 20 páginas, o guia conta com uma apresentação em forma de fluxo simplificado com palavras-chave e imagens reais do PEC. O guia foi bem aceito pelos profissionais, uma vez que seu uso se mostrou prático, o que facilitou o registro das informações de forma mais clara e vantajosa, sendo uma excelente TE. Ademais, ressalta-se a importância de divulgar e compartilhar experiências exitosas que contribuam para melhorias no cenário da APS.

The Previne Brasil Program was implemented by ordinance nº 2,979 on November 12, 2019, as a new financing model for Primary Health Care. In this scenario, this study reports the experience of developing an educational technology (ET), in the form of a guide, for use by Family Health Strategy (ESF) professionals to correctly record Previne Brasil performance indicators in the Electronic Citizen Health Record (PEC). This is an experience report by two nurses working on the Multiprofessional Family Health Program, University of Pará, regarding the development and application of a guide to assist in correctly filling out information related to Previne Brasil performance indicators in the Electronic Citizen Health Record. The guide was constructed using a free online graphic design platform (Canva) based on regulations contained in the Ministry of Health's technical notes and the practical knowledge acquired by the authors in handling PEC. Consisting of 20 pages, the guide presented a simplified flow format with keywords and real PEC images. The guide was well accepted by professionals, as its use proved to be practical, facilitating the recording of information in a clearer and advantageous manner, making it an excellent ET. Moreover, disseminating and sharing successful experiences is paramount to improve Primary Health Care.

El Programa Previne Brasil fue establecido bajo la Ordenanza N.º 2.979 del 12 de noviembre de 2019 como un nuevo modelo de financiamiento de la atención primaria de salud (APS). En este contexto, el objetivo de este estudio es informar sobre la experiencia de desarrollar una tecnología educativa (TE), en forma de guía, para ser utilizada por los profesionales de los equipos de Estrategia de Salud Familiar (ESF) con el fin de registrar correctamente la información de los indicadores de desempeño del Previne Brasil en la Historia Clínica Electrónica del Ciudadano (PEC). Este es un informe de experiencia realizado por dos enfermeras residentes del Programa de Salud Familiar Multiprofesional de la Universidad del Estado de Pará acerca del desarrollo y aplicación de una guía para ayudar en el llenado correcto de la información relacionada con los indicadores de desempeño del Previne Brasil en el PEC. La guía se construyó con base en las regulaciones de las notas técnicas del Ministerio de Salud y de los conocimientos prácticos adquiridos por las autoras en el manejo del PEC, en una plataforma en línea gratuita de creación de diseño gráfico (Canva). Consta de 20 páginas, la guía se presenta en un formato de flujo simplificado con palabras clave e imágenes reales del PEC. La guía fue bien recibida por los profesionales y su uso demostró ser práctico, facilitando el registro de la información de manera más clara y ventajosa, lo que la convierte en una excelente TE. Además, se destaca la importancia de difundir y compartir experiencias exitosas, lo que contribuye a mejorar el escenario de la APS.

construção de uma proposta de educação continuada sobre vacinação infantil para agentes comunitários de saúde / Construction of a continuing education proposal on childhood vaccination for community health agents / Construcción de una propuesta de educación continua sobre vacunación infantil para agentes comunitarios de salud

O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar a experiência do desenvolvimento de uma proposta de educação continuada executada pela equipe de enfermagem com agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS), considerando como foco a vacinação infantil. Trata-se de um relato de experiência elaborado e vivenciado por enfermeiro e acadêmico de enfermagem em novembro de 2019, com a participação de duas equipes pertencentes a uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do município de Arapiraca (AL). Através da metodologia de ensino da problematização por meio do Arco de Maguerez, foram realizadas oficinas e ações educativas para os ACS, a partir das necessidades relatadas por esses profissionais em relação à vacinação infantil. Tais atividades proporcionaram maior aproximação com a realidade vivenciada por quem ocupa a posição de educador e incentivador do cuidado da saúde durante a visita domiciliar. Além disso, enfatizaram a importância do enfermeiro enquanto responsável pela educação continuada da equipe. Verificou-se ainda que o diálogo aberto e horizontal, de modo empático, proporcionou a construção de uma ferramenta eficaz, de fácil manuseio e de baixo custo, que gerou uma melhor memorização e segurança não somente para os ACS nas visitas domiciliares, mas também nas atividades de outros profissionais atuantes no campo da promoção da saúde infantil.

This study reports the experience of developing an educational product based on continued education carried out by a nursing team with community health agents (CHA) considering childhood vaccination as the focus. This is an experience report that was prepared and experienced by a nurse and nursing student in November 2019, with the participation of two teams belonging to a basic health unit in the municipality of Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil. Using the problematization teaching methodology by Arco de Marguerez, workshops and educational actions were carried out for the CHA based on the needs they reported regarding childhood vaccination, which provided a greater approximation with the reality experienced by those in the position of educators and encouragers of health care during home visits. Furthermore, it emphasized the importance of nurses as responsible for the team's continuing education. It was also verified that open and horizontal dialogue empathetically provided the construction of an effective, easy to use, low cost tool, bringing better memorization and safety not only for community agents during home visits but also in activities from other professionals working in the field of child health promotion.

El objetivo de este estudio fue reportar la experiencia de desarrollo de una propuesta de educación continua realizada por el equipo de enfermería con agentes comunitarios de salud (ACS), considerando como enfoque la vacunación infantil. Este es un reporte de experiencia elaborado y vivido por un enfermero y un estudiante de enfermería en noviembre de 2019, con la participación de dos equipos de una unidad básica de salud de la ciudad de Arapiraca, Brasil. Utilizando la metodología de enseñanza de problematización del Arco de Maguerez, se realizaron talleres y acciones educativas para ACS a partir de las necesidades reportadas por estos profesionales con relación a la vacunación infantil. Estas actividades proporcionaron una mayor aproximación a la realidad vivida por quienes ocupan la posición de educador y motivador del cuidado de la salud durante la visita domiciliaria. Además, destacaron la importancia del enfermero como responsable de la formación continua del equipo. También se constató que el diálogo abierto y horizontal, de manera empática, propició la construcción de una herramienta efectiva, fácil de usar y de bajo costo, que generó una mejor memorización y seguridad no solo para los ACS durante las visitas domiciliarias, sino también en las actividades de otros profesionales que trabajan en el campo de la promoción de la salud infantil.

Acidentes de trabalho com exposição a material biológico entre profissionais de enfermagem no Paraná / Work accidents with exposure to biological material among nursing professionals in Paraná / Accidentes de trabajo con exposición a material biológico en profesionales de enfermería en Paraná

Objetivou-se analisar o perfil epidemiológico das notificações de acidentes de trabalho com exposição a materiais biológicos entre profissionais de enfermagem no Paraná, por meio da série histórica determinada pelos anos de 2013 a 2022. Estudo epidemiológico observacional descritivo do tipo levantamento, fundamentado na epidemiologia descritiva, a partir de dados do Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação e do Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde. Foram Identificados 48.405 casos, com prevalência de 98,54/1.000 profissionais. Destaca-se maior ocorrência no ano de 2019, na Regional de Saúde Metropolitana, entre técnicos de enfermagem, do sexo feminino, com faixa etária entre 31 e 40 anos. Entre enfermeiros, a faixa etária prevaleceu entre 18 e 30 anos, com evolução de alta sem conversão sorológica e fontes negativas para doenças. Destaca-se o alto número de tratamentos abandonados e subnotificações. Investir na formação profissional, na educação permanente, em equipamentos de proteção de qualidade e na efetivação dos protocolos para tratamento profilático é fundamental para prevenir o agravo.

The objective was to analyze the epidemiological profile of notifications of work accidents with exposure to biological material among nursing professionals in Parana, through the historical series determined for the years 2013 to 2022. Descriptive observational epidemiological study of the survey type, based on descriptive epidemiology, based on data from the System Information on Notifiable Diseases and the National Registry of Health Establishments. 48,405 cases were identified, with a prevalence of 98.54/1,000. More occurrences among female nursing technicians aged between 31 and 40 years old, from the Metropolitan Health Regional Facilities, in year 2019, stand out. Among nurses, the age range was between 18 and 30 years old, with discharge progressing without serological conversion and negative sources of disease. The high number of abandoned treatments and underreporting stands out. Investing in professional training, continuing education, quality protective equipment and implementing protocols for prophylactic treatment are essential to prevent the disease.

El objetivo fue analizar el perfil epidemiológico de las notificaciones entre profesionales de enfermería de Paraná, a través de la serie histórica determinada para los años 2013 a 2022. Estudio epidemiológico observacional descriptivo, tipo encuesta, con base en epidemiología descriptiva, a partir de datos del Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Notificación Obligatoria. Se identificaron 48.405 casos, con una prevalencia de 98,54/1.000. Sobresalen más ocurrencias en 2019 entre técnicos de enfermería, del sexo femenino, edades entre 31 y 40 años, en la Regional de Salud Metropolitana. Entre los enfermeros, el rango de edad estuvo comprendido entre 18 y 30 años, progresando el alta sin conversión serológica y focos negativos de enfermedad. Destaca elevado número de tratamientos abandonados y subregistro. Invertir en formación profesional, educación continua, equipos de protección de calidad e implementar protocolos de tratamiento profiláctico son fundamentales para prevenir la enfermedad.

Graduate certificate on risk analysis for the Agrifood sector at the University of Buenos Aires.

Argentina has an extensive experience in the biosafety assessment of transgenic crops. The regulatory framework celebrated 30 years of existence in 2021 and has pioneered the establishment of the biosafety systems in Latin America. During this period, Argentina's regulatory framework evolved to keep up with the advancements in plant and animal biotechnology and in risk assessment criteria, as new knowledge and experience was being gained. However, despite the country's agricultural tradition and experience in the adoption of innovations by the productive sector, dedicated, formal academic offerings training is lacking and this is also true for most countries in the world. Responding to this perceived need and going beyond biotechnology to include other regulated inputs used along the food production chain (chemicals, biologics, food additives, etc.), we developed a program to introduce graduates from diverse disciplines to the principles and practice of Risk Analysis (Assessment, Management and Communication) with focus on the Agrifood sector. In 2020, the School for Graduate Students of the School of Agriculture-University of Buenos Aires, approved two Certificates on Risk Analysis for the Agrifood Sector: Conceptual Bases of Risk Analysis and Methodological Tools. The first edition of the certificates was completed in December 2022 and the second one is presently ongoing. The fundaments, rationale, structure and objectives of these certificates are presented.

Perceptions of the nursing team during the covid-19 pandemic: cross-sectional study / Percepções da equipe de enfermagem durante a pandemia por covid-19: estudo transversal / Percepciones del equipo de enfermería durante la pandemia de covid-19: estudio transversal

Background and Objectives: to identify the perceptions of nursing professionals who worked during the covid-19 pandemic regarding Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Hand Hygiene (HH), categorizing them by profession and region in Brazil. Method: An observational study was conducted from November 2020 to December 2021, involving 493 nursing professionals from all regions of Brazil. The Google Forms® platform, disseminated through social media was used. A questionnaire titled "Basic Questionnaire on Healthcare Professionals' Perception of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Hand Hygiene" was administered. The results were analyzed descriptively, presenting absolute and relative frequencies, divided by groups of nursing professionals (nurses, technicians, and assistants) and by regions of Brazil. Results: The results showed that 43.9% of nurses reported a significant impact of HAIs on the clinical progression of patients, whereas only 26.7% of nursing technicians and assistants shared this perception. Regarding HH, 50.8% of nurses considered a substantial effort necessary to perform it adequately, while 68.9% of nursing technicians and assistants agreed with this statement. Conclusion: most nursing professionals had a high perception of HAIs and HH, considering their profession and geographic region. These findings can contribute to the development of future strategies aimed at improving HH practices in nursing care, particularly during outbreaks of infectious diseases such as covid-19.(AU)

Justificativa e Objetivos: identificar as percepções dos profissionais de enfermagem que atuaram durante a pandemia de covid-19 em relação às Infecções Relacionadas à Assistência à Saúde (IRAS) e à Higienização das Mãos (HM), classificando-os por profissão e regiões brasileiras. Método: estudo observacional foi conduzido de novembro/2020 a dezembro/2021, com a participação de 493 profissionais de enfermagem de todas as regiões do Brasil. Utilizou-se o formulário do Google Forms®, divulgado em redes sociais. Foi aplicado um questionário intitulado "Questionário básico sobre a percepção de profissionais de saúde sobre infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde e à higienização das mãos". Os resultados foram analisados de forma descritiva, apresentando frequências absolutas e relativas, divididos por grupos de profissionais de enfermagem (enfermeiros, técnicos e auxiliares) e por regiões do Brasil. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que 43,9% dos enfermeiros relataram um impacto muito alto das IRAS na evolução clínica dos pacientes, enquanto apenas 26,7% dos auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem compartilharam essa percepção. Em relação à HM, 50,8% dos enfermeiros consideraram que é necessário um grande esforço para realizá-la adequadamente, enquanto 68,9% dos auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem concordaram com essa afirmação. Conclusão: a maioria dos profissionais de enfermagem apresentou uma alta percepção sobre HM e IRAS, levando em consideração a profissão e a região geográfica. Esses resultados podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento de estratégias futuras com o objetivo de aprimorar as práticas de HM na assistência de enfermagem, principalmente durante surtos de doenças infecciosas, como a covid-19.(AU)

Justificación y Objetivos: identificar las percepciones de los profesionales de enfermería que trabajaron durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en relación con las Infecciones Relacionadas con la Atención de la Salud (IRAS) y la Higiene de las Manos (HM), clasificándolos por profesión y región. Métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional desde noviembre/2020 hasta diciembre/2021, con la participación de 493 profesionales de enfermería de las 5 regiones de Brasil. El formulario de Google® fue difundido en redes sociales. Se aplicó un cuestionario: "Cuestionario básico sobre la percepción de los profesionales de la salud sobre infecciones relacionadas con la atención de la salud y la higiene de las manos". Los resultados se analizaron de manera descriptiva, presentando frecuencias absolutas y relativas, divididos por enfermeros, técnicos y auxiliares y por regiones. Resultados: 43,9% de los enfermeros informaron impacto muy alto de IRAS en la evolución de los pacientes, mientras que solo 26,7% de los auxiliares y técnicos compartieron esta percepción. En cuanto a la HM, 50,8% de los enfermeros consideraron que se requiere gran esfuerzo para llevarla a cabo adecuadamente, mientras que 68,9% de los auxiliares y técnicos de enfermería estuvieron de acuerdo con esta afirmación. Conclusión: la mayoría de los profesionales de enfermería tuvo una percepción alta sobre las IRAS y la HM, teniendo en cuenta la profesión y la región. Esto puede contribuir al desarrollo de estrategias para mejorar las prácticas de HM en la enfermería, especialmente durante enfermedades infecciosas como el covid-19.(AU)

Tecnologia social como ferramenta de enfrentamento da violência contra a mulher: um diálogo com os profissionais da atenção primária à saúde / Social technology as a tool to combat violence against women: a dialogue with primary health care professionals

Resumo: Pesquisa participativa cujo produto tecnológico gerado foi um vídeo em formato de animação em processo de registro na Agência Nacional de Cinema ­ ANCINE. Objetivo geral: compreender como profissionais de saúde podem colaborar no enfrentamento à violência contra a mulher. Objetivo específico: desenvolver uma tecnologia social para a prevenção da violência contra a mulher. O trabalho foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da UFPR (CAAE: 69298023.0.0000.0102 / Número do Parecer: 6.177.307). Metodologia: Pesquisa-ação desenvolvida por meio do Itinerário de Pesquisa de Paulo Freire que compreende três etapas: investigação temática, codificação e descodificação e desvelamento crítico, desenvolvidas por meio de um Círculo de Cultura, no mês de agosto de 2023. Participaram do encontro 16 trabalhadoras de unidades básicas de saúde: seis agentes comunitárias de saúde, sete técnicas de enfermagem e três enfermeiras. Durante a investigação temática emergiram nove temas geradores os que foram codificados e descodificados em três temas: Caracterização da violência; Relação da mulher com a violência; Atuação profissional diante da violência. Resultados: o grupo aponta para a necessidade de capacitação das/os profissionais das equipes de saúde e de outros serviços envolvidos na assistência às mulheres vítimas de violência, especialmente no que se refere ao atendimento individual. O grupo define por construir uma tecnologia social que sirva para divulgar informações relacionadas à violência, o produto deve ter imagens e mensagens leves e não apelativas, que possa ser divulgado em redes sociais alcançando tanto possíveis vítimas quanto trabalhadoras/es que atendam essas vítimas, que reforce a coragem e o apoio da rede para que mulher rompa com o ciclo da violência. Conclusões: O produto tem caráter inovador por ter sido produzido de forma democrática em conjunto com as participantes da pesquisa, garantindo que atenda às necessidades do próprio grupo que o idealizou. A animação poderá ser usada em capacitações profissionais, bem como ser amplamente divulgada enquanto ferramenta de prevenção da violência contra a mulher podendo gerar impactos tanto no nível local quanto de forma mais ampla, a depender do alcance na etapa de divulgação (até o momento o vídeo foi reproduzido mais de mil vezes na plataforma YouTube). Itinerário de Pesquisa de Paulo Freire foi adequado para abordar a violência contra a mulher com a equipe profissional e garante a característica de replicabilidade do trabalho em outros grupos e com outros temas. Apesar de ter sido possível identificar potencialidades e fragilidades para melhorar o atendimento individual às mulheres vítimas de violência, não possível oferecer uma capacitação sobre o tema. Esta pesquisa foi financiada pelo programa CAPES/COFEN, na linha de pesquisa Tecnologia e Inovação para o Cuidar em Saúde e Enfermagem.

Abstract: Participatory research whose technological product generated was a video in animation format in the process of being registered with the National Cinema Agency ­ ANCINE. General objective: understand how health professionals can collaborate in combating violence against women. Specific objective: develop a social technology to prevent violence against women. The work was approved by the UFPR Research Ethics Committee (CAAE: 69298023.0.0000.0102 / Opinion Number: 6.177.307). Methodology: Action research developed through Paulo Freire's Research Itinerary, which comprises three stages: thematic investigation, coding and decoding and critical unveiling, developed through a Culture Circle, in August 2023. 16 participants participated in the meeting workers from basic health units: six community health agents, seven nursing technicians and three nurses. During the thematic investigation, nine generating themes emerged, which were coded and decoded into three themes: Characterization of violence; Women's relationsh ip with violence; Professional action in the face of violence. Results: the group points to the need for training professionals in health teams and other services involved in assisting women victims of violence, especially with regard to individual care. The group defines to build a social technology that serves to disseminate information related to violence, the product must have light and non-appealing images and messages, which can be disseminated on social networks reaching both potential victims and workers who serve these victims, who reinforce the courage and support of the network so that women can break the cycle of violence. Conclusions: The product has an innovative character as it was produced in a democratic way together with the research participants, ensuring that it meets the needs of the group that created it. The animation can be used in professional training, as well as being widely disseminated as a tool for preventing violence against women and can generate impacts both locally and more broadly, depending on the reach in the dissemination stage (so far the video was reproduced more than a thousand times on the YouTube platform). Paulo Freire's Research Itinerary was suitable for addressing violence against women with the professional team and guarantees the replicability of the work in other groups and with other themes. Although it was possible to identify potentialities and weaknesses to improve individual care for women victims of violence, it was not possible to offer training on the topic. This research was funded by the CAPES/COFEN program, in the research line: Technology and Innovation for Health and Nursing Care.

Avaliação da usabilidade e utilidade de um aplicativo sobre traumatismos dentários para cirurgiões-dentistas e estudantes de Odontologia / Evaluación de usabilidad y utilidad de una aplicación para odontólogos y estudiantes de odontología en el manejo de traumatismos dentales / Usability and utility evaluation of an application for dentists and dental students to manage dental injuries

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a usabilidade e a utilidade do aplicativo (app) Dental Trauma, disponível gratuitamente e em português nas lojas App Store e Play Store. Participaram do estudo estudantes de Odontologia e Cirurgiões-dentistas (CDs) (n =20). Utilizou-se o teste de Escala de Usabilidade do Sistema (System Usability Scale-SUS) para análise da usabilidade e o teste de Aceitação de Tecnologia (Technology Acceptance Model-TAM) adaptado ao contexto da pesquisa para a análise da utilidade. Foi aplicado o teste de Mann-Whitney para comparar o escore SUS entre estudantes e CDs e o teste de Spearman para correlacionar as questões da utilidade. A pontuação SUS no percentil 50 foi de 83,75. Valores acima de 68 são classificados como aceitáveis. O teste de Mann-Whitney não evidenciou diferença significativa na pontuação SUS ao analisar separadamente CDs e estudantes de Odontologia (p = 0,442). O app foi amplamente avaliado como útil (95% a 100%), sendo observadas correlações robustas, positivas e significas entre as respostas para cada questão. O app não contempla traumatismos em dentes decíduos, sendo uma oportunidade de atualização ou desenvolvimento de outros apps. O app Dental Trauma atendeu aos requisitos de usabilidade e utilidade, alcançando resultados classificados como "excelente". Os usuáriosreconheceram se tratar de uma tecnologia útil que pode auxiliar o profissional no diagnóstico e conduta e na compreensão dos conceitos relacionados ao traumatismo dentário (AU).

El objetivo de este estudio fue aplicar pruebas de usabilidad y utilidad a la aplicación (app) Dental Trauma, disponible de forma gratuita en portugués en App Store y Play Store. Participaron en el estudio estudiantes de odontología y Odontólogos(n = 20). Se utilizó la Escala de Usabilidad del Sistema (System Usability Scale-SUS) para el análisis de usabilidad y el Modelo de Aceptación de Tecnología (TAM), adaptado al contexto de la investigación, para el análisis de utilidad. Se aplicó la prueba de Mann-Whitney para comparar los puntajes SUS entre estudiantes y dentistas, y la prueba de Spearman para correlacionar preguntas de utilidad. El puntaje SUS en el percentil 50 fue de 83,75. Los puntajes por encima de 68 se clasifican como aceptables. La prueba de Mann-Whitney no mostró una diferencia significativa en el puntaje SUS al analizar por separado a los Odontólogosy estudiantes de odontología (p = 0,442). La aplicación fue ampliamente evaluada como útil (95% a 100%), observándose correlaciones robustas, positivas y significativas entre las respuestas a cada pregunta. Sin embargo, no aborda traumas en dientes deciduos, lo que representa una oportunidad para actualizar o desarrollar otras aplicaciones. La app Dental Trauma cumplió con los requisitos de usabilidad y utilidad, logrando resultados calificados como "excelentes". Los usuarios reconocieron que se trata de una tecnología útil que puede ayudar a los profesionales en el diagnóstico y manejo y en la comprensión de conceptos relacionados con el traumatismo dental (AU).

This study aimed to apply usability and utility tests to the Dental Trauma application (app), available for free in Portuguese on the App Store and Play Store. Students and dentists participated in the study (n = 20). The System Usability Scale (SUS) test was used for usability analysis, and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) test, adapted to the dental trauma context, was used for utility analysis. The Mann-Whitney test was applied to compare SUS scores between students and dentists, and the Spearman test was used to correlate utility questions. The SUS score at the 50th percentile was 83.75. Scores above 68 are classified as acceptable. The Mann-Whitney test did not show a significant difference in the SUS score when analyzing dentists and dental students separately (p = 0.442). The app was widely evaluated as useful (95% to 100%), with robust, positive, and significant correlations observed between responses to each question. However, it does not cover traumas in deciduous teeth, presenting an opportunity for updating or developing other apps. The Dental Trauma app fulfilled both usability and usefulness criteria, garnering an "excellent" rating in its outcomes. Users acknowledged its utility as a valuable technological tool aiding professionals in diagnosis, management, and comprehension of dental trauma-related concepts (AU).

Cuidados públicos em saúde bucal ofertado às pessoas com deficiência: a educação permanente no Sistema Único de Saúde / Atención pública de salud bucal ofrecida a personas con discapacidad: educación continua en el Sistema Único de Salud / Public oral health care offered to people with disabilities: continuing education in the Unified Health System

Objetivou-se avaliar a educação permanente em saúde voltada para cirurgiões-dentistas vinculados ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e suas habilidades e competências desenvolvidas durante o Curso de Atenção e Cuidado da Saúde Bucal da Pessoa com Deficiência. Foi um estudo transversal e qualitativo com uso de questionário semiestruturado, a amostra ocorreu por conveniência. Os participantes em sua maioria eram do sexo feminino (90%), com médiade idade de 40 anos e tempo médio de formação de 16,9 anos. Após o término do curso, 90% continuaram atuando no SUS e, desses, 82,5% trabalhando na atenção primária. Ao relatarem sobre se sentirem aptos a atender pessoas com deficiência, após a finalização do curso, 80% responderam que sim e em casos de menor complexidade. Houve diferença estatística quando comparado o tempo de formado com se teve ou não a disciplina de pacientes com necessidades especiais durante a graduação (p=0,02). Conclui-se que os egressos do curso participantes da pesquisa conseguem resolver casos que demandam menor complexidade, presumindo que a qualificação recebida permite responder com maior resolutividade os atendimentos dos pacientes com deficiência (AU).

El objetivo fue evaluar la educación continua en salud dirigida a cirujanos dentistas vinculados al Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) y sus habilidades y competencias desarrolladas durante el Curso de Atención y Atención en Salud Bucal a Personas con Discapacidad. Fue un estudio transversal y cualitativo mediante el uso de un cuestionario semiestructurado, la muestra se utilizó por conveniencia. La mayoría de los participantes eran mujeres (90%), con una edad media de 40 años y un tiempo medio de formación de 16,9 años. Después de finalizar el curso, el 90% continuó trabajando en el SUS y, de ellos, el 82,5% trabajó en la atención primaria. Al reportar sentirse capaz de atender a personas con discapacidad, luego de finalizar el curso, el 80% respondió que sí y enlos casos de menor complejidad. Hubo diferencia estadística al comparar el tiempo transcurrido desde la graduación con si hubo o no una asignatura sobre pacientes con necesidades especiales durante la graduación (p=0,02). Se concluye que los egresados del curso que participan en la investigación son capaces de resolver casos que requieren menor complejidad, asumiendo que la calificación recibida les permite responder con mayor resolución a la atención de pacientes con discapacidad (AU).

This study aimed to evaluate continuing health education for dental surgeons linked to the Unified Health System (SUS) and the skills and competencies developed during an oral health care and attention course for people with disabilities. This cross-sectional, qualitative study used a semi-structured questionnaire and convenience sample. Most participants were women (90%), with an average age of 40 years and average training duration of 16.9 years. After finishing the course, 90% of the students continued working in the SUS, and of these, 82.5% worked in primary care. When reporting feeling able to serve people with disabilities after completing the course, 80% responded yes in cases of less complexity. There was a significant difference between the time since graduation and whether there was a subject with special needs at graduation (p=0.02). It was concluded that graduates participating in the study could solve cases that require less complexity if the qualifications received allowed them to respond with greater resoluteness to the care of patients with disabilities (AU).

Curricular and pedagogical approaches for physical activity prescription training: a mixed-methods study of the "Exercise is Medicine" workshops in Colombia.

BACKGROUND: The physical activity (PA) prescription workshop for physicians, through the global health initiative "Exercise is Medicine" (EIM), has trained more than 4000 health care professionals (HCPs) in Latin America. It has shown to be effective in increasing PA prescription knowledge and awareness among HCPs. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the curricular and pedagogical approach used by EIM Colombia at the PA prescription workshops implemented between 2014 and 2015. METHODS: A mixed methods study, with a sequential explanatory design was implemented among a convenience sample of HCPs attending twenty-six PA prescription workshops. HCPs health status, PA personal habits, and medical practices were collected using a questionnaire at baseline among 795 participants (pre-test measurement), and subsequently quantitatively analyzed. A workshop satisfaction survey was administered after the completion of the workshop among 602 HCPs. The curricular and pedagogical approach of the workshop, the designers' and students' contextual factors, and perceptions about the workshop were measured using qualitative methods (analysis of the procedures manual, two workshop observations, three semi-structured interviews, and one focus group including 8 HCPs). RESULTS: The workshop is student-centered and guided by an expert with an academic and clinical background. Learning was achieved with theoretical and practical components using authentic performance and collaborative learning. An active teaching and learning approach was used with strategies such as interactive lectures, hands-on elements, and role-playing (patient-counselor). The workshop emphasized an individual approach when prescribing PA integrating in clinical practice not only health benefits but also patient´s beliefs, motivations, needs, and barriers. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence-based practices and authentic performance were the most salient pedagogical elements used by EIM Colombia at the PA prescription workshop. A knowledge assessment that includes the practical aspect is suggested for future workshops. The curricular and pedagogical approach of the PA prescription workshop implemented in Colombia is well received by the medical community and a useful continuing medical education intervention with a potential contribution to current, and future health promotion needs.

Continuing Professional Development at Two Rural Hospitals in Ecuador.

Background: E-learning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an activity demonstrated to improve the quality of healthcare delivery. The CPD of medical and nursing staff in high income countries (HICs) is commonplace. CPD of administrative staff is less common, but increasingly frequent. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), CPD of any kind is infrequent, particularly in rural and remote areas. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe a hospital-based e-learning CPD program for clinical and non-clinical personnel as a unique example of a successful, ongoing educational pilot, quality improvement program involving a broad cohort of employees, in a country that does not require such activities. Methods: Using the online educational platform Chamilo, e-learning modules were created for eight groups including clinical and non-clinical employees. Upon completion of each module, one to two paragraph discussions were provided for each incorrect answer submitted. Two additional chances were offered for the employee to achieve a passing score of 70%. This study reports on the first 10-month period of the program. Findings: All participants achieved the 70% passing threshold after the first or second attempt. There was 100% participation by the employees required to complete the e-learning modules. Employee feedback suggested the modules were good for continuing education, but some felt the CPD was imposed on them. Conclusion: E-learning CPD is an important and emerging element for CPD and may provide opportunities for healthcare service quality improvement as part of broader pedagogical modalities, such as conferences and directed readings, in rural and remote areas of LMICs. These pilot programs could provide important information to develop Spanish-language e-learning CPD programs across a broader region, promote collaboration with regional professional societies, and possibly contribute to the establishment of national health program CPD standards.

Social networking website increases efficacy and engagement in a distance learning course about oral lesions.

PURPOSE: Distance learning appears to be an attractive approach to continuing education courses, but one barrier is maintaining learner engagement throughout the course. The primary aim of this research was to evaluate the operational efficacy of a private Facebook™ group (FG) in serving as a support mechanism for distance learning courses, and its impact on three fundamental dimensions: the attrition rates of participants who did not complete the course (commonly referred to as dropout rates), the rates of course completion and approval, and the overall performance of the participants. METHODS: The participants of this quasi-experimental study comprised 159 dental students and 565 dentists enrolled in an e-learning course on oral mucosal lesion diagnosis. Prior to the initiation of the course, all participants were provided with the option to join a private FG. Within this group, moderators shared motivational messages and provided reminders concerning deadlines. Moreover, participants had the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions pertaining to topics related to the course. The course itself followed a self-guided format, employing the flipped-classroom methodology, spanning a total of 50 instructional hours. In order to assess the effectiveness of the course, participants were presented with photographs illustrating 30 oral lesions and were asked to propose diagnostic hypotheses both before and after the educational intervention (pre-tests and post-tests). RESULTS: Dentists who participated in the FG exhibited a significantly lower rate of discontinuation. As for dental students, their involvement in the group was positively associated with better performance, as determined by the percentage of accurate diagnostic hypotheses (a minimum of 70% correct responses was required for their approval in the course). CONCLUSIONS: Facebook™ demonstrates promise as a supplementary pedagogical tool in distance education courses. The interactive nature of the platform has the potential to alleviate the inherent challenges of remote learning.