Design and validation of a preliminary instrument to contextualize interactions through information technologies of health professionals.

The communication of e-Health has been transformed with the advancement of information technologies, therefore it is feasible to carry out studies in the context of health professionals' interactions. Objective: This study aimed to design and validate a preliminary questionnaire to investigate the context of the communications of health professionals through information technologies considering three significant dimensions. Method: The stages provided by Hernández Sampieri guided the building, validation through Cronbach's alpha and factorial analysis. The questionnaire was applied to 43 participants who simulated health professionals. Results: We obtained an instrument that includes a demographic data section and 20 items distributed into three factors. Internal consistency reliability with Cronbach's alpha values generally of 0.848 and higher than 0.811 was obtained in each dimension. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin's measure of sampling adequacy was regular, with 0.781, and Bartlett's test of sphericity was significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion: It is necessary to apply in real-world environments to reaffirm the results obtained.

Evolution of the availability of Information and Communication Technologies in primary health care in Brazil, 2012 to 2018.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the evolution of the availability of information and communication technology equipment and inputs in primary health care services that participated in the external evaluation of the Access and Quality Improvement Program in Primary Care and its distribution according to context characteristics social and geographic. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, analyzed the distribution of information and communication technology equipment in basic health units in Brazil, during the three cycles (2012 to 2018) of the Program for Improving Access and Quality in Primary Care. The variables were examined at the municipal level and stratified by geopolitical region. Univariate analysis was performed, using the chi-square test and testing the distributions of exposures among themselves and between the outcome and exposures. RESULTS: The availability of information and communication technology equipment increased from 9.4% (2012) to 17.5% (2018), with emphasis on the Southeast and South regions, in municipalities with a population size of up to 10,000 inhabitants², with greater family health coverage and high/very high HDI-M. Over the period from 2012 to 2018, basic units joined the program and increased availability of information and communication technologies, such as Internet access, which ranged from 45.2% (n=6,249) to 74.0% (n=21,423), with emphasis on the Northeast region, which increased from 19.1% (n=970) to 58.8% (n=7,087). CONCLUSION: Investment in technologies and constant evaluation of primary care in the country is necessary, contributing to its strengthening.

Tecnoadicción y uso compulsivo de internet en estudiantes universitarios / Technology addiction and compulsive internet use in university

Introducción: uno de los efectos nocivos de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) es su uso sin control, lo que ha generado una adicción hacia ellas. Objetivo: conocer la prevalencia de tecnoadicción de las TIC en estudiantes universitarios de nivel superior, posgrado y profesionistas de diferentes áreas. Metodología: estudio descriptivo cuya población fueron universitarios de nivel superior, posgrado y profesionistas de diferentes áreas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) y del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) durante el ciclo escolar 2020-2. El muestreo fue no probabilístico. Resultados: al analizar los datos de la Escala de adicción de internet, el 49% respondió que permanece en internet más tiempo del que desea y el 38.2% mencionó que intenta reducir la cantidad de tiempo que pasa en línea. En cuanto al uso compulsivo, el 32.8% mencionó que sigue usando internet a pesar de que su intención es reducir su uso; el 30.5% dice que está corto de sueño debido al uso de internet. Conclusiones: existe tecnoadicción entre profesionistas y estudiantes universitarios de nivel superior y posgrado de la UNAM y del IPN. El personal de salud debe establecer estrategias de prevención del uso del internet para evitar trastornos de salud mental como depresión y aislamiento, entre otros.

Background: One of the harmful effects of the information and communication technologies (ICTs) is their uncontrolled use, which has generated an addiction to them. Objective: To know the prevalence of technology addiction of ICTs in university students of higher level, postgraduate and professionals from different areas. Methodology: Descriptive study whose population was university students of higher level, postgraduate degrees and professionals from different areas of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) during the 2020-2 school year. The sampling was non-probabilistic. Results: When analyzing the data of the Internet addiction scale, 49% responded that they stay on the internet much more time than what they want to, and 38.2% mentioned that they try to reduce the amount of time they spend online. As for compulsive use, 32.8% mentioned that they continue to use the internet despite the fact that their intention is to use it less; 30.5% say they are short of sleep due to internet use. Conclusions: There is technology addiction among professionals and university students of higher and postgraduate levels of UNAM and IPN. Health personnel must establish prevention strategies for the use of internet, in orded to avoid mental health disorders such as depression, isolation, among others.

Why Predictive Modeling is Critical in the Fight against COVID-19 / ¿Por qué los modelos predictivos son cruciales en la lucha contra la COVID-19?

A number of predictive models and forecasting exercises have been developed by various organizations, such as research groups, academic institutions, hospitals, and consulting companies, with the main aim to support health systems in with COVID-19 strategic decision making, planning, and health policy formulation that help in the fight against COVID19. Predictive models are helpful for estimating the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths; the resources required, e.g., such as hospital patient beds and ICU beds; and the demand for supplies, such as personal protective equipment (PPE). Because predictive models for COVID-19 must rely on a rapidly changing situation and underlying data, they produce results that may change repeatedly as data areas data is updated and revised. Nevertheless, the predictive models are meaningful and can offer crucial insights to policymakers. It is important that we understand the strengths and weaknesses of predictive models in order to use them judiciously as support and reference tools for COVID-19 planning and action.

Los modelos predictivos son útiles para estimar el número de casos y de muertes por la COVID-19; los recursos necesarios, como las camas de hospital y de UCI; y la demanda de suministros, como la de equipos de protección personal (EPP). Dado que los modelos predictivos para la COVID-19 deben basarse en situaciones y datos subyacentes que cambian rápidamente, los resultados que producen pueden cambiar repetidamente a medida que se actualizan y revisan los datos. No obstante, los modelos predictivos tienen interés y pueden aportar perspectivas que son cruciales para los responsables de las políticas. Es importante que conozcamos los puntos fuertes y las limitaciones de los modelos predictivos para usarlos de forma juiciosa como elementos de apoyo y herramientas de referencia para la planificación y la actuación en torno a la COVID-19.

[Information and communication technologies in the development of stochastic models applied to the health sector]. / Tecnologías de la información y comunicación en el desarrollo de modelos estocásticos aplicados al sector de la salud.

A stochastic simulation model allows to study and represents in a simplified manner the behavior of complex variables in terms of probability. In this context, the objective of this work is to present, through the use of information and communication technology tools, the applicability of simulation models and methods, in studies of indicators within the health sector. Through the development of a case study, this work demonstrates the potential of the @Risk and Excel technological tools in the construction of stochastic models that allow health professionals to predict, monitor and support decision making in the treatment and monitoring of indicators and indices of a population.

Un modelo estocástico de simulación permite estudiar y represen tar de manera simplificada el comportamiento de variables complejas en términos de probabilidad. En este contexto, el objetivo de este trabajo es presentar, a través del uso de herramientas de tecnologías de la información y comunicación, la aplicabilidad de modelos y métodos de simulación, en estudios de indicadores dentro del sector de la salud. A través del desarrollo de un caso de estudio, este trabajo demuestra el potencial de las herramientas tecnológicas @Risk y Excel en la construcción de modelos estocásticos que permiten a los profesionales de la salud predecir, monitorizar y dar soporte en la toma de decisiones en el tratamiento y seguimiento de indicadores e índices de una población.

Tecnologías de la información y comunicación en el desarrollo de modelos estocásticos aplicados al sector de la salud / Information and communication technologies in the development of stochastic models applied to the health sector

Un modelo estocástico de simulación permite estudiar y represen tar de manera simplificada el comportamiento de variables complejas en términos de probabilidad. En este contexto, el objetivo de este trabajo es presentar, a través del uso de herramientas de tecnologías de la información y comunicación, la aplicabilidad de modelos y métodos de simulación, en estudios de indicadores dentro del sector de la salud. A través del desarrollo de un caso de estudio, este trabajo demuestra el potencial de las herramientas tecnológicas @Risk y Excel en la construcción de modelos estocásticos que permiten a los profesionales de la salud predecir, monitorizar y dar soporte en la toma de decisiones en el tratamiento y seguimiento de indicadores e índices de una población.

A stochastic simulation model allows to study and represents in a simplified manner the behavior of complex variables in terms of probability. In this context, the objective of this work is to present, through the use of information and communication technology tools, the applicability of simulation models and methods, in studies of indicators within the health sector. Through the development of a case study, this work demonstrates the potential of the @Risk and Excel technological tools in the construction of stochastic models that allow health professionals to predict, monitor and support decision making in the treatment and monitoring of indicators and indices of a population.

Uso de tecnologías de la información y comunicación por pediatras argentinos / Use of information and communication technologies by argentine pediatricians

Introducción: No existen datos en la Argentina acerca de la adopción de tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC) por parte de los pediatras. Objetivos: Estimar la prevalencia de uso de historia clínica electrónica (HCE) y de mensajería electrónica. Describir percepción de ventajas y desventajas. Población y métodos: Estudio observacional, exploratorio, descriptivo y transversal. Se envió una encuesta autoadministrada al padrón de socios de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría entre julio y septiembre de 2017. Resultados: De 14.604 socios, se recibieron 3468 respuestas (el 23,7 %); 2680 fueron completas (el 18,4 %). El porcentaje de uso de HCE fue del 44 %. Se destacaron ventajas: acceso a la información (el 23,2 %), agilización del trabajo (el 20,1 %), resguardo seguro de información (el 14,3 %), disponibilidad (el 11,9 %), cálculo de percentiles (el 11,1 %) y realización de estadísticas (el 9,2 %). Las desventajas percibidas fueron cuestiones técnicas (el 32 %), temor a pérdida de información (el 20 %), dudas sobre cuestiones legales (el 15,8 %). El 49,8 % consideró implementar el uso de HCE en el próximo año.El 76,9 % usaba aplicaciones para recibir consultas de sus pacientes. El WhatsApp (el 46,6 %) fue la plataforma más utilizada. El 74 % consideraba que las consultas no presenciales deberían ser remuneradas. Conclusión: El 44 % de los pediatras que respondieron utilizaba HCE. El 49,8 % consideró implementar algún sistema de HCE durante el año siguiente al estudio. La mensajería electrónica era ampliamente utilizada (el 76,9 %) en todos los rangos etarios.

Introduction: There are not data in Argentina about the percentages of use of Information and Communication Technologies by pediatricians yet. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Messaging. To describe the perception of advantages and disadvantages. Population and methods: Observational, exploratory, descriptive and transversal study. Five submissions of a self-administered survey were made to the list of partners of the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría between July and September of 2017. Results: Of 14,604 partners, 3468 responses were received (23.7 %); 2680 were complete (18.4 %). The overall percentage of use of EHR was 44 %. There were advantages: access to information (23.2 %), streamlining work (20.1 %), secure information backup (14.3 %) and availability (11.9 %), calculation of percentiles (11.1 %) and statistics (9.2 %). The perceived disadvantages: technical issues (32 %), fear of information loss (20 %), doubts about legal issues (15.8 %). The use of EHR was going to be implemented by 49.8 % of respondents in the next year. Applications to receive consultations from their patients were used by 76.9 % of pediatricians. WhatsApp (46.6 %) was the most integrated platform. It was considered by 74 % that non face to face consultations should be remunerated. Conclusion: EHR was used by 44 % of pediatricians who responded. And 49.8 % were considering the implementation of some EHR system during the next year. Electronic messaging was widespread (76.9 %) in all age ranges.

Study of globe temperature relative to air temperature during cognitive activities in information technology laboratories.

BACKGROUND: Considering that, environments with information and communication technology innovations, including educational institutions, are providing more interaction among individuals anywhere in the world and contributing to higher learning flexibility, it is necessary to pay extra attention to the radiation dissipated by technological equipment in these environments. OBJECTIVE: Investigate whether the behavior of the globe temperature (tg) in relation to the air temperature (ta) could affect the performance of students in information technology laboratories (ITLs). METHODS: The methodological procedures adopted consisted of the following analyses in six institutions: thermal variables - mean radiant temperature (trm) and (tg-ta); students' performance and architectural elements. RESULTS: ITL G was the ITL with the highest incidence of thermal radiation, thus a mathematical model was proposed for this sample to determine whether (tg - ta) and trm are related to overall student performance (Dt). For each increase of one degree in the difference between the globe temperature and the air temperature (tg-ta), the students' performance in the institution G decreased by approximately 29%. CONCLUSION: As well as productivity can be altered due to changes in air temperature in air-conditioned teaching environments, in this specific case, if tg> >ta, possibly the thermal radiation may interfere with the performance of the people present in the environment technological innovations of communication and information.

Processo de implantação do e-SUS Atenção Básica em Sobral ­ CE / The process of implementation of the e-SUS AB (primary health care) in Sobral ­ CE / Proceso de implantación del e-SUS AB (atención primaria de salud) en Sobral ­ CE

Criado pelo Ministério da Saúde (MS), o e-SUS AB vem com a finalidade de reorganizar os dados da atenção básica e reestruturar os sistemas de informação em saúde. O objetivo do estudo que fundamenta este artigo foi conhecer os desafios da implantação do e-SUS Atenção Básica no programa Estratégia de Saúde da Família do município de Sobral ­ CE. Caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, realizada com seis equipes do programa Estratégia de Saúde da Família no município de Sobral por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas aplicadas em trinta profissionais de saúde. Para a realização da análise de dados, foi utilizada a estratégia do discurso do sujeito coletivo. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciaram que o e-SUS AB contribui positivamente para a gestão e a assistência no sistema de saúde, mas que existem diversos obstáculos para que o sistema tenha perfeita funcionalidade e concretização. Contudo, ainda existem aspectos restritivos para um funcionamento satisfatório dessa ferramenta.(AU)

Created by the Ministry of Health (MS) of Brazil, the e-SUS AB has the purpose of reorganizing the data of primary health care and restructuring the health information systems. This article bases on a study that has aimed to know the challenges to carry out e-SUS AB on the programme Estratégia de Saúde da Família (family health strategy) which offers health care to the population of Sobral, CE, Brazil. It is characterized as an exploratory and descriptive research using a qualitative approach carried out in six teams of the programme Estratégia de Saúde da Família in Sobral through semi-structured interviews with thirty health professionals. For the data analysis the the discourse of the collective subject method was used. The results of the research evidenced that e-SUS AB contributes positively to the management and the assistance in the health system, but that there are different obstacles for the system to have perfect functionality and can materialize. However, there are still constraints to the satisfactory operation of this tool.

El e-SUS AB ha sido creado por el Ministerio de Salud (MS) de Brasil y viene con la finalidad de reorganizar los datos de la atención primaria de salud y reestructurar los sistemas de información en salud del MS. El objetivo del estudio que fundamenta este artículo fue conocer los desafíos de la implantación del e-SUS AB en el programa Estratégia de Saúde da Família (estrategia de salud de la familia) del municipio Sobral, CE, Brasil. El estudio se caracteriza como una investigación exploratoria y descriptiva con abordaje cualitativo centrada en seis equipos del programa Estrategias de Salud de la Familia en el municipio de Sobral por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas con treinta profesionales de salud. Para el análisis de datos se utilizó la estrategia del discurso del sujeto colectivo. Los resultados de la investigación evidenciaron que el e-SUS AB contribuye positivamente al éxito de la gestión y de la asistencia en el sistema de salud, pero que existen diversos obstáculos para que el sistema tenga perfecta funcionalidad y concretización. Sin embargo, todavía existen aspectos restrictivos para el funcionamiento satisfactorio de esta herramienta.

Idosos e inclusão digital com tablet: uma revisão sistemática da literatura / Elderly and digital inclusion with tablets: a systematic literature review

Objetivo: Revisão sistemática de pesquisas de intervenção em idosos acerca do uso de tablet para identificar os ganhos e as dificuldades no uso e na adesão desse tipo de dispositivo móvel. Métodos: Levantamento de estudos publicados entre janeiro de 2010 até novembro de 2017 nas bases de dados Lilacs, AgeLine, PubMed, Web of Science, Periódicos CAPES utilizando os descritores: TIC e idosos, inclusão digital e idosos, aprendizado digital e idosos, dispositivos móveis e idosos, tablet e idosos, e os termos em inglês elderly and digital inclusion, digital learning and elderly, mobile devices and elderly e tablet and elderly. Resultados: Os idosos apresentam dificuldades no uso em relação ao tamanho da tela e contrastes, ultra sensibilidade ao toque da tela (touchscreen), embora, algumas funções se mostraram totalmente intuitivas (acesso por toque e movimentação por arrasto). O uso de tablets pode ter efeitos positivos na cognição e nas habilidades sociais. Baixo nível de escolaridade e falta de conhecimento tecnológico prévio no manuseio dos aplicativos foram os fatores que afetaram negativamente a adesão ao uso do dispositivo, por outro lado, as vantagens referentes à portabilidade, eficiência, "rapidez" foram os fatores positivos que contribuíram para adesão. Conclusão: Os estudos encontrados para esta revisão abordam questões importantes sobre o impacto do uso do tablet na cognição do idoso, apontam uma direção para desenvolver melhorias em relação ao design de interface do aparelho, baseada nas experiências dos usuários investigados, e apresentam resultados positivos em relação à adesão dos idosos no uso de tablets. (AU)

Objective: Systematic review of intervention research in elderly about the use of tablet to identify gains and difficulties in the use and adherence of this type of device. Methods: Survey of published studies between January 2010 and November of 2017 in Lilacs, AgeLine, PubMed, Web of Science, CAPES using the descriptors: elderly and digital inclusion, digital learning and elderly, mobile devices and elderly and tablet and elderly. Results: The elderly present difficulties in use in relation to screen size and contrasts, ultra sensitivity to the touchscreen, although some functions were totally intuitive (touch access and drag movement). The use of tablets can have positive effects on cognition (increase in processing speed, memory and reasoning) and in social skills. Low level of education and lack of prior technological knowledge in the handling of applications were the factors that negatively affected the adherence to the use of the device, on the other hand, the advantages related to portability, efficiency, "speed" were the positive factors that contributed to adhesion. Conclusions: The studies found for this review address important questions about the impact of tablet-pc use on elderly cognition, point a direction to develop improvements in interface design of the device, based on the experiences of the investigated users, and present positive results regarding the adherence of the elderly in the use of this type of mobile device. (AU)

Acciones estratégicas para la integración endógena de las funciones sustantivas universitarias desde la gestión del conocimiento / Strategic tasks for the endogenous integrality of the university substantive functions from the knowledge management

La integración de las funciones sustantivas de las universidades deviene un reto actualmente y la gestión del conocimiento constituye la misión social, la razón de ser de los diferentes centros de altos estudios, por medio de la cual logran difundir sus saberes y experiencias, así como contribuir al desarrollo socioproductivo y cultural de la colectividad. En el presente artículo se proponen acciones necesarias para endogenizar las funciones sustantivas universitarias desde ese tipo de gestión, a partir de la aplicación de métodos empíricos que permitieron conocer los criterios de educandos y docentes en relación con el problema objeto de esta investigación y revelaron a través de los resultados obtenidos,la fragmentación de los procesos sustantivos universitarios que ha estado limitando la producción del conocimiento científico en las instituciones de educación superior

The integration of the substantive functions of the universities becomes a challenge at present and the knowledge management constitutes the social mission, the reason of the different high studies institutions, by means of which they are able to diffuse their knowledge and experiences, as well as to contribute to the social, productive and cultural development of the collectivity. In this work, necessary tasks for endogenize the university substantive functions from that type of management are proposed, with the use of empiric methods that allowed to know the students and teaching staff criteria related to the object of this investigation, and they revealed through the results obtained, the fragmentation of the university substantive processes which have been limiting the production of the scientific knowledge in the higher education institutions

O uso de redes sociais virtuais pelos idosos / The use of virtual social networks by the elderly

Frente às mudanças na estrutura populacional, somada às alterações tecnológicas advindas do crescimento da utilização de redes sociais virtuais (RSV) no dia a dia das pessoas, faz-se necessário uma melhor compreensão sobre o uso destas redes por idosos. Para realizar tal análise, é de grande relevância que se aprofundem estudos sobre os fatores que motivam esse público ao uso das RSV. A academia começou a explorar as características dos usuários de RSV e os motivos de sua utilização. No entanto, a maioria dos estudos tem se limitado a estudar um grupo específico de usuários ­ os jovens ­ deixando, dessa forma, lacunas a respeito de outros grupos etários, como os idosos. Além disso, há um enfoque em tecnologia e inovação e não especificamente na utilização somente de RSV. Nesse contexto, surgiu o interesse em conduzir uma pesquisa com o objetivo de identificar as principais motivações que levam os idosos a adotarem o uso de RSV em seu cotidiano. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória descritiva, de natureza qualitativa com uma amostra de 21 idosos que possuem perfil em RSV. Os resultados apontaram que uso das RSV proporciona aos idosos, experiências positivas, principalmente relacionadas como um recurso para entretenimento e contato com familiares e amigos. A facilidade de comunicação favorece para que os idosos possuam uma maior e melhor rede de relações, em especial, para que o contato com a família ocorra com mais facilidade e que a saudade entre os membros seja minimizada. (AU)

In view of the changes in the population structure, coupled with the technological changes resulting from the increase in the use of virtual social networks (RSV), people's daily lives require a better understanding of the use of these networks by the elderly. In order to carry out such an analysis, it is of great relevance that studies on the factors that motivate this public to the use of RSV are deepened. The academy began to explore the characteristic of RSV users and the reasons for their use. However, most studies have been limited to studying a specific group of users - the young - leaving, in this way, gaps regarding other age groups, such as the elderly. In addition, there is a focus on technology and innovation and not specifically on the use of RSV alone. In this context, the interest arose in conducting a research with the objective of identifying the main motivations that lead the elderly to adopt the use of RSV in their daily lives. For this, a descriptive, descriptive exploratory research was carried out, with a qualitative nature, with a sample of 21 elderly individuals with RSV profile. The results showed that the use of RSV provides the elderly, positive experiences, mainly related as a resource for entertainment and contact with family and friends. The ease of communication favors the elderly to have a greater and better network of relationships, in particular, so that the contact with the family occurs more easily and that the longing among the members is minimized. (AU)

El creciente uso de las nuevas tecnologías en adultos mayores / The growing use of new technologies among old people

Teniendo en cuenta que las computadoras se han vuelto sustantivamente parte integral de la vida de los adultos mayores, el estudio del uso de las mismas por esta población se está volviendo de forma incrementada un sustancial campo de estudio. El objetivo del estudio es una revisión bibliográfica para comprender mejor la relación de las nuevas tecnologías con la población de adultos mayores. Una de las consecuencias que se desprende es que para animar y facilitar el uso de las nuevas tecnologias es necesario comprender cuáles son las implicaciones de estas diferencias en el uso de las nuevas tecnologías y las tradiciones culturales. La metodología utilizada es de revisión bibliográfica en la que se ha dado énfasis tanto a la evolución de las perspectivas académicas sobre el tema, como los resultados obtenidos entre los años 1970 a 2016. Hay que señalar que todas las investigaciones consultadas insisten en el papel cada vez más protagónico de las nuevas tecnología de información en la vida de la tercera edad, y que lejos de suponer que los mismos tendrían un rechazo a las mismas, se percibe un uso operativo y eficaz de las nuevas tecnologías. (AU)

As computers become an increasingly integral part of the lives of older adults, the study of computer use by older adults is becoming an increasingly relevant field of study. The aim of the study is a bibliographic review to better understand the relationship of new technologies with the population of older adults. One of the consequences that appears is that in order to encourage and facilitate the use of new technologies by this important group, for both personal and professional benefit, it is necessary to understand the implication of this new technologies and cultural traditions. The methodology used is bibliographical review with emphasized both in the evolution of academic perspectives on the subject and the results obtained between the years 1970- 2016. It should be noted that all the researches consulted insist on the increasingly important role of the new technology is in the life of the elderly, and that far from assuming that ageing people would have a rejection to the same, is possible to perceptive an operative and surprising use of the new technologies. (AU)

Idosos e tecnologias: uma pesquisa bibliográfica / Elderly and technologies: a bibliographical research

O presente artigo trata de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que teve por objetivo mapear a produção acadêmica relacionada ao uso de tecnologias no cotidiano por idosos. Foi utilizado como método de investigação o Estado da Arte. Para a coleta de dados, foram selecionadas as bases de dados Scielo, Google Acadêmico e Periódicos Capes. Como critérios para seleção, foram consideradas as pesquisas que apresentassem no título as palavras "idoso" e "tecnologia" ou que tratasse do uso de um produto tecnológico específico pelo longevo, utilizando como descritores: "impacto do uso de tecnologias por idosos". No período compreendido pelo estudo apenas um autor fez parte de um volume maior de produções. Sobre a área de formação dos pesquisadores, destacou-se a Educação. As pesquisas qualitativas e as quanti-quali obtiveram maior frequência. Em termos de conteúdo, as publicações discorrem sobre o contato com computadores, próteses auditivas, eletrodomésticos, tecnologia educacional entre outras tecnologias. É importante levar em consideração que esta busca se baseou em apenas três bases de dados, podendo outros resultados serem obtidos caso haja uma ampliação da mesma e dos descritores. (AU)

It is a bibliographical research whose objective was to map the academic production related to the use of technologies in the daily life by the elderly. The State of Art was used as investigation method. For data collection, we selected Scielo, Google Scholar and Periodical Capes databases. As criteria for selection, we considered the studies that presented the words "elderly" and "technology" in the title or that dealt with the use of a specific technological product by the long-term, using as descriptors: "impact of the use of technologies by the elderly". In the period covered by the study, only one author was part of a larger volume of productions. Regarding the area of training of researchers, Education was highlighted. Qualitative research and quanti-quali were more frequent. In terms of content, the publications talk about the contact with computers, hearing aids, appliances, educational technology among other technologies. It is important to take into account that this search was based on only three databases, and other results can be obtained if there is an extension of the search and the descriptors. (AU)

Is the Use of Information and Communication Technology Associated With Aspects of Women's Primary Health Care in Brazil?

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is on the increase in the health systems, representing a means of improving the quality of health care. This study analyzed the ICT incorporation in primary care in Brazil and identified the different aspects that may be associated with better quality in the care provided, in relation to certain aspects of women's care. We noted an unevenness regarding ICT incorporation in Brazil. However, the findings indicate an association between ICT and certain aspects of the quality provided in women's health care, which reinforces the need for further studies on this type of evaluation.

Entornos virtuales en la enseñanza superior de enfermería. Nuestra Experiencia / Blended learning in postgraduate education for nurses. Our experience

El objetivo de este estudio fue implementar los entornos virtuales (blended learning) en la enseñanza superior de enfermería y describir la adherencia de los alumnos de la cátedra de administración en enfermería a las nuevas estrategias didácticas. Material y Método: trabajo retrospectivo, descriptivo y observacional. Se reviso la base del Centro de innovación tecnología y pedagogía de la UBA (CITEP) de 210 alumnos inscriptos en la cátedra de administración en enfermería distribuidos en 3 comisiones desde marzo a diciembre del 2015. Se describieron los datos sociodemográficos, las experiencias previas en entornos virtuales, articulación de los contenidos (áulicos con los virtuales) y la Organización de la enseñanza. Resultados: La población estudiada 210 usuarios estuvo representada por sexo femenino 80% y 20% masculino. La Edad media fue de 28 años con un rango entre 20-48 años, la edad no constituyó una variable asociada a la no adherencia de los entornos virtuales en un 96% de los usuarios. El 55% n: 114 de los alumnos manifestó trabajar, el trabajo asociado a ámbitos de la salud estuvo presente en un 21% y el 33% manifestó trabajar en ámbitos fuera de la salud. El 63% de los usuarios tuvo alguna experiencia previa con los entornos virtuales durante el desarrollo de la carrera de Enfermería. El 86% de la población en estudio N:(180) refirió que la articulación de los contenidos áulicos con los virtuales les resulto practico N: (136) y muy práctico N: (44). El 90% N: (189) de los usuarios refirió que los contenido ofrecidos por los docentes en la plataforma virtual fueron útiles y muy útiles. El 63% N: (132) de la población incorporó el uso de la plataforma blended learning como herramienta pedagógica para el desarrollo del proceso enseñanza aprendizaje. El 83% de los alumnos recomendaron el espacio virtual a sus compañeros. Se observa el beneficio de las Estrategias didácticas innovadoras en la enseñanza superior de enfermería a través de los espacios virtuales blended learning (AU)

The aim of this study was to develop an online learning environment (blended learning) in postgraduate education for nurses and to describe adherence to the new teaching strategies of the pupils of the course of management in nursing. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, descriptive, observational study was conducted. The data base of the Center for Innovative Technology and Educational Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (CITEP) of 210 pupils enrolled in the course of management in nursing distributed over 3 classes from March to December 2015 was reviewed. Sociodemographic data, previous experience with online education, content coordination (between face-to-face classroom practices and computer-mediated activities), and the organization of education were evaluated. Results: The study population consisted of 210 pupils of whom 80% were female and 20% male. Mean age was 28 years with a range from 20 to 48 years. The variable of age was not associated with nonadherence to the on-line education in 96% of the users. Overall, 55% N: 114 of the pupils reported to be currently working; 21% was working in health-care-related areas, and 33% was working in areas not related to health care. Of all users, 63% had some previous experience with on-line education during their nursing studies. Of the study population 86% N:(180) considered the content coordination between classroom practices and on-line activities practical N: (136) and very practical N: (44).Overall, 90% N: (189)of the users reported the contents offered by the teachers in the on-line platform to be useful and very useful; 63% N: (132) of the population incorporated the blended learning platform as an educational tool for the development of the learning process. Of all pupils, 83% recommended the on-line education to their colleagues. A clear benefit of the innovating teaching strategies in post-graduate courses in nursing through on-line blended learning was observed (AU)

Muito velho para a tecnologia? como as novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação afetam as relações sociais de pessoas mais velhas em portugal / Too old for technology? how the new information and communication technologies affect the social relationship of older people in portugal

Esta pesquisa analisa a importância do uso das novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação, nomeadamente o computador, a internet e o celular, nas relações sociais de pessoas mais velhas em Portugal. Como metodologia, foram utilizados grupos focais e entrevistas semiestruturadas com um total de 21 seniores com idades entre 61 e 93 anos que viviam na região de Lisboa. Verificou-se que o celular foi maioritariamente visto como indispensável para as relações sociais, enquanto o computador e a internet foram apontados como benéficos, ajudando a construir novas percepções de tempo e de espaço. Portanto, a apropriação dessas tecnologias pode influenciar positivamente as relações sociais de pessoas mais velhas. (AU)

This research analyses the importance of the adoption and use of new ICT, namely, the computer, the internet and the cell phone in the relationships of older adults in Portugal. The methodology used centred on focus groups and semi-structured interviews. We worked with four groups totalling of 21 seniors aged between 61 and 93 years old, who lived in the Lisbon area. We found that the cell phone was considered to be indispensable for their social life, whereas the computer and the internet were seen as beneficial to society. As a result, we can assert that the use and adoption of these technologies positively influenced their social relationship. (AU)

Ensino a distância como estratégia de educação permanente em saúde: impacto da capacitação da equipe de Estratégia de Saúde da Família na organização dos serviços / Distance learning as strategy of permanent health education: impact of the Family Health Strategy staff training in the organization of services

A Educação à Distância é uma modalidade de ensino que permite eliminar a separação geográfica entre educador e educando para atender a um número ilimitado de alunos que estejam em busca de formação, capacitação ou atualização profissional. É também, um processo de auto-aprendizado que é incentivado pela utilização de estratégias didáticas bem elaboradas e adequadas às várias situações vigentes. Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo conhecer e explanar a vivência dos alunos do município de Amparo participantes da Especialização em Saúde da Família/UNASUS/UNIFESP, 2012, no processo de ensino-aprendizagem através do ensino a distância mediado por tecnologia e avaliar o impacto da educação permanente na organização dos serviços. Através de um modelo de pesquisa qualitativa, buscou-se estabelecer a percepção dos alunos com relação à metodologia, técnica, estratégias de aprendizagem e mudanças ocorridas nos serviços em que estão inseridos os profissionais capacitados. A metodologia, de natureza qualitativa foi utilizada através de grupos focais como processo de análise, nos encontros presenciais e webconferências, estratificados por eixos estruturantes objeto da pesquisa. O público alvo foram os profissionais formados como especialistas em Saúde da Família pelo curso de UNASUS/ UNIFESP do município de Amparo, 2012. As respostas foram classificadas segundo os eixos estruturantes buscando contextualizar o relato dos atores pesquisados...

Distance Learning is a democratic teaching method that allows eliminating the geographic separation between the teacher and educated to attend an unlimited number of students who seeks graduation or professional refreshment. It is also a self-learning process encouraged by the use of well elaborated teaching resources according to the circumstances and contingencies. The objective of this study was to explore and to expand the experience of the UNASUS / UNIFESP Family Health Specialization Course students from Amparo municipality about the teaching-learning process on technology-mediated distance education and to measure its impact as a continuing education in the service organization. A qualitative research model was used in order to establish the student perception related to the methodology, technique, learning strategies and changes occurred in the services they are related to. In the qualitative nature of the methodology used, the focal groups were used for the analyses process, through face-to-face meetings and web conferences stratified by themes of the object studied. The target audience: professionals from Amparo municipality graduated on UNASUS / UNIFESP Family Health specialization course. The answers obtained were classified by axes to contextualize the researched actors report...

Los Adolescentes y la Cultura de la Informática: Un Fenómeno Creciente / dolescents and Cultural Informatics: A Growing Phenomenon

Las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TICs) han avanzado en los últimos años modificando el estilode vida del hombre. Los objetivos fueron determinar la prevalencia y el tiempo dedicado al uso de las TICs en adolescentes, y la asociación con exceso de peso. Estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, n= 649 adolescentes de 12 a 14 años concurrentes a escuelas públicas y privadas de Corrientes seleccionadas por conveniencia. Se utilizó una encuesta estructurada, de elección múltiple, y en terreno se registraron variables de peso y talla.Todos los integrantes de la muestra estudiada utilizan TICs y el tiempo de uso aumenta en forma exponencial conla edad de los adolescentes. Internet (70%), TV (67%) y Celular (59%). Observamos uso superior a 2 hs. en 57% de adolescentes de 12 años; en 63% de los de 13 años y en el 71% de los de 14 años de edad. Más de la mitad de aquellos con sobrepeso (66%) y de los adolescentes con peso adecuado (64%) utiliza las TICs por un tiempo superior a 2 hs/ día (Odds= 1,08).Encontramos asociación entre exceso de peso y tiempo destinado al uso de las TICS. Los pediatras enfrentan el desafío de promover el juego creativo y las actividades deportivas para prevenir el uso excesivo de las TICs y sus repercusiones en la salud de niños y adolescentes...