Formación de la capacidad clínica de diagnóstico en los futuros odontólogos a través del entorno virtual Moodle

Como consecuencia de la emergencia sanitaria de la COVID-19, la enseñanza académica se reformuló y generó que la educación asumiera la virtualidad como espacio para generar aprendizajes y desarrollar las capacidades clínicas. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación que existe entre el uso del entorno virtual Moodle y el desarrollo de la capacidad clínica de diagnóstico en estudiantes de Odontología en una Universidad privada de Cusco, Perú. Se realizó un estudio analítico de corte transversal con una población de 215 estudiantes y una muestra a 139 estudiantes de Odontología, que cursaban el área de clínica, seleccionados mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia; los datos se recolectaron mediante un formulario Google. Como resultados se obtuvo que los estudiantes de la muestra tienen entre 19 a 40 años de edad y predomina el sexo femenino. El 56,8 % usa el entorno virtual Moodle de manera eficiente y el 40,3 % regularmente. El 62,6 % logró desarrollar, medianamente, la capacidad clínica de diagnóstico y el 25,2 % en un nivel alto. En cuanto a la relación del uso del entorno virtual Moodle y el desarrollo de la capacidad clínica de diagnóstico, los resultados muestran valores de p = 0,001 y Rho = 0,280. Se concluye que existe una correlación positiva y se comprueba la asociación establecida en el objetivo del estudio.

As a consequence of the COVID-19 health emergency, academic teaching was reformulated and caused education to assume virtuality as a space to generate learning and develop clinical capabilities. The objective of the study was to determine the existing relationship between the use of Moodle virtual environment and the development of clinical diagnostic capacity in Dentistry students at a private University in Cusco, Peru. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with a population of 215 students and a sample of 139 Dentistry students, who were studying the clinical area, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data was collected using a Google form. As results, it was obtained that the students in the sample are between 19 and 40 years old and the female sex predominates. 56.8% use the Moodle virtual environment efficiently and 40.3% regularly. 62.6% managed to develop, moderately, the clinical diagnostic capacity and 25.2% at a high level. Regarding the relationship between the use of Moodle virtual environment and the development of clinical diagnostic capacity, the results show values of p = 0.001 and Rho = 0.280. It is concluded that there is a positive correlation and the association established in the objective of the study is verified.

In-between worlds: Chilean university lecturers' experiences of teaching transition between face-to-face and virtual reality contexts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The advent of new technology is breaking the boundaries of traditional teaching and learning patterns with virtual worlds (VW) creating new frontiers in education. Previous research has explored the use of VW within educational settings. However, limited studies have investigated the transition processes that educators experience by adopting VW based online tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative exploratory study investigated 18 Chilean lecturers' teaching experiences using a three-dimensional computer-mediated environment: Second Life. Findings suggest that changing from traditional to virtual teaching context is a complex process, which (re)shaped the lecturers' various senses of identity and agency towards different instructional approaches resulting in the sense of in-betweenness with multiple digital competencies. These changes indicated that they taught in an 'in-between' mode mapped by different teaching mediations. The participants' teaching experiences of shaping a sense of in-betweenness could provide a unique theoretical lens to explore instructors' teaching experiences from traditional to a technology-mediated online setting.

Effectiveness of an online continuing education course in infant hearing health for primary care professionals.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online continuing education course on infant hearing health for primary care professionals. DESIGN: A prospective longitudinal study with interrupted time series pre-test/post-test design. The effectiveness of the online course was assessed by comparing pre- vs. post-training performance and analysing responses to evaluations of the quality of the course. STUDY SAMPLE: The sample comprised individuals enrolled between September 2018 and August 2019 in a Ministry of Health course, "Actions in primary care for the early identification of hearing impairment" offered on the AVASUS platform. RESULTS: Of the 2908 individuals registered, 1842 (63.3%) completed the course. Their ages ranged from 18 to 77 years, and 67.4% of them were females. Students and doctors were overrepresented among the enrollees. All Brazilian states were included in the sample. Comparisons of pre- and post-training performances showed a significant improvement in knowledge, and 99.3% of the participants provided positive comments regarding the quality of the course. CONCLUSIONS: The course is an effective distance learning tool on infant hearing health for primary care professionals. The online course circumvents the limitations posed by geographical barriers and also facilitates decentralisation.

Co-design of a Teaching-Learning Sequence to Address COVID­19 as a Socio­scientific Issue in an Infodemic Context.

In the post-truth era, one challenge facing science education is the circulation of fake news that distorts the information available for decision-making on issues that have a scientific basis and are controversial for society. In this work, we aimed at designing a learning environment with the objective of equipping students with skills that allow them to deal with socio-scientific issues (SSI) in an infodemic context. To this end, we proposed an educational innovation through design-based research, which was oriented to the treatment of information disseminated in the media and social networks related to COVID-19. We divided this information into four major constructs: virus and disease dynamics; pandemic and environmental crisis; hygiene and protocols; and vaccines, potential solutions, and pharmaceutical industry. On the basis of the activities of the didactic sequence, which included class discussion, interviews with the immediate environment, audiovisual productions, and a final plenary, we identified criteria that students applied to trust or not trust the circulating information and a series of strategies to corroborate the information. In addition, framing COVID-19 as an SSI allowed the discussion of curricular content in science and on sociocultural dimensions that cross the pandemic. Based on the implementation of the teaching-learning sequence, we conclude that the proposed activities favored reflection on critical thinking and awareness of the responsibilities they have as potential disseminators and/or generators of information.

A Pilot Study to Determine if Playing Music Before Class Enhanced the "Zoom" Online Learning Environment in a Preclinical Science Course.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced students and educators to shift from the traditional physical classrooms (face to face) to online platforms such as the Zoom to host live synchronous sessions. Although this video teleconferencing software facilitated communication between students and faculty around the world, technically the blank, silenced log-in screens removed the "connectedness" of the classroom. A medical educator plays music during the pre-class Zoom synchronous session as an approach to encourage a positive learning environment in a preclinical science course.

Analysis of physical learning spaces in a university hospital: A case study.

BACKGROUND: Attributes of physical learning spaces can facilitate or hinder learning. There are few studies about this topic in hospitals. The objective of this study was to explore the characteristics of physical learning spaces in a university hospital. METHODS: The setting was a large research-oriented public university hospital in Mexico City, affiliated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico. An intrinsic case study design was conducted with two instruments: a questionnaire to identify physical learning spaces and their attributes; the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS), an instrument used to evaluate spaces' characteristics that promote effective learning. RESULTS: 49 medical students and 60 internal medicine residents responded to the questionnaire. The attributes with the highest importance for students were: instructor physical availability, silence, comfort of the seating furniture, and Internet access. The study authors directly performed an evaluation of the learning spaces using the LSRS tool, the sections' scores were: clinical ward discussion room (74%), external consultation unit (71%), auditorium (70%), classroom (68%), library (66%), and the hospitalization room (61%). CONCLUSIONS: Physical learning spaces in medical training can be formally assessed to identify the attributes that students consider relevant for learning and provide needed information for redesign and reuse of spaces. Medical education scholars and trainees should be involved in the design and evaluation of university and hospital buildings.

Diseño y validación de un entorno virtual de enseñanza-aprendizaje como recurso didáctico de la alfabetización informacional / Design and validation of a virtual teaching-learning environment as a didactic resource for information literacy training

Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo describir el diseño, la validación y la implementación de un entorno virtual de enseñanza-aprendizaje como recurso didáctico de la alfabetización informacional. Se realizó una investigación aplicada, de innovación tecnológica, y con un estudio descriptivo en el Hospital Provincial General Docente Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola, de Ciego de Ávila. Se utilizó el soporte tecnológico de la plataforma Moodle. La investigación se realizó en tres fases (facto perceptible, construcción de los aportes y validación y aplicación de los aportes); se validó por criterios de expertos el entorno virtual de aprendizaje y se aplicó en 55 participantes. El diseño del EVEA-salud posibilitó la autogestión y el aprendizaje desarrollador de los participantes en calidad de estudiantes. La validación por criterio de expertos no solo permitió evaluar la factibilidad y la pertinencia científico-metodológica del entorno virtual de enseñanza aprendizaje, sino también su enriquecimiento. El alto porcentaje de aprobados con calificación de bien y excelente demostró que los participantes desarrollaron competencias informacionales en torno al adecuado manejo de las fuentes de información y el uso de la información científica. Esta investigación aporta un conocimiento nuevo sobre la utilidad de la implementación de un entorno virtual de enseñanza aprendizaje como recurso didáctico de la alfabetización informacional para el desarrollo de competencias informacionales en salud(AU)

The purpose of the study was to describe the design, validation and implementation of a virtual teaching-learning environment as a didactic resource for information literacy training. An applied descriptive technological innovation analysis was conducted at Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola Provincial General University Hospital in Ciego de Avila. Use was made of the technological support in the Moodle platform. The research developed along three stages: facto-perceptible, development and validation of contributions, and application of contributions). The virtual learning environment was validated by expert criteria and applied to 55 participants. The EVEA-health design fostered self-management and skill-developing learning among student participants. Validation by expert criteria not only made it possible to evaluate the feasibility and scientific-methodological relevance of the virtual teaching-learning environment, but also its enrichment. The high percentage of good and excellent scores showed that participants developed information competencies related to the appropriate management of information sources and the use of scientific data. The study contributes new knowledge about the usefulness of implementing a virtual teaching-learning environment as a didactic resource for information literacy training and the development of health information competencies(AU)

The root of the problem: identifying major sources of stress in Brazilian medical students and developing the Medical Student Stress Factor Scale

Objectives: To investigate the most common sources of stress faced by medical students and the degree to which different stressors impact their lives. As a secondary objective, a new instrument, Medical Student Stress Factor Scale (MSSF), was developed based on these stressors. Methods: The MSSF was applied to 431 medical students. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale was administered to investigate the relationship between these stressors and the students' mental health. Results: The five greatest stressors were the extensive content, lack of time to study, sleep deprivation, excessive self-pressure for good grades, and lack of leisure time. The MSSF showed good psychometric characteristics, resulting in a 28-item scale with five subscales. The Relationships and Health subscales were associated with depressive symptoms; Relationships, Health, and Learning Environment/Academic Performance were associated with anxiety symptoms, while Health, and Learning Environment/Academic Performance were associated with stress symptoms. Conclusions: Our study presents important data about the most important stressors that affect medical students' lives and cause mental health issues. The factors are generally related to academic performance and the learning environment and should be targeted in future interventions.

Assessing the play and learning environments of children under two years in peri-urban Lima, Peru: a formative research study.

BACKGROUND: Home-based interventions have potential for improving early child development (ECD) in low-resource settings. The design of locally acceptable strategies requires an in-depth understanding of the household context. In this formative research study, we aimed to characterize the home play and learning environments of children 6-23 months of age from low-income households in peri-urban Lima, Peru. METHODS: Drawing on the developmental niche framework, we used quantitative and qualitative methods to understand children's physical and social settings, childcare practices, and caregiver perspectives. We conducted interviews, unstructured video-recorded observations, and spot-checks with 30 randomly selected caregiver-child dyads, 10 from each child age group of 6-11, 12-17, and 18-23 months of age, as well as key informant interviews with 12 daycare instructors. We analyzed the data for key trends and themes using Stata and ATLAS.ti and employed an adapted version of the Indicator of Parent-Child Interaction to evaluate the observations. RESULTS: Children's social settings were characterized by multi-generational homes and the presence of siblings and cousins as play partners. Access to books and complex hand-eye coordination toys (e.g., puzzles, building blocks) in the home was limited (30.0 and 40.0%, respectively). Caregivers generally demonstrated low or inconsistent levels of interaction with their children; they rarely communicated using descriptive language or introduced novel, stimulating activities during play. Reading and telling stories to children were uncommon, yet 93.3% of caregivers reported singing to children daily. On average, caregivers ascribed a high learning value to reading books and playing with electronic toys (rated 9.7 and 9.1 out of 10, respectively), and perceived playing with everyday objects in the home as less beneficial (rated 6.8/10). Daycare instructors reinforced the problems posed by limited caregiver-child interaction and supported the use of songs for promoting ECD. CONCLUSIONS: The features of the home learning environments highlighted here indicate several opportunities for intervention development to improve ECD. These include encouraging caregivers to communicate with children using full sentences and enhancing the use of everyday objects as toys. There is also great potential for leveraging song and music to encourage responsive caregiver-child interactions within the home setting.

Autoeficacia y logro de aprendizaje en estudiantes con diferente estilo cognitivo en un ambiente m-learning / Self-efficacy and Learning Achievement in Students with Different Cognitive Style in an M-learning Environment / Autoeficácia de aprendizagem em estudantes com diferente estilo cognitivo num ambiente m-learning

Resumen Objetivo. Explorar los efectos de un andamiaje motivacional sobre el logro académico y la autoeficacia, tanto académica como online, en estudiantes con diferente estilo cognitivo en la dimensión Dependencia-Independencia de Campo (DIC), cuando aprenden contenidos matemáticos en un ambiente m-learning. Método. Participaron 56 estudiantes de educación secundaria de un colegio femenino público de la ciudad de Villavicencio, Colombia. La investigación siguió un diseño cuasi-experimental. Los participantes fueron distribuidos de forma aleatoria en dos grupos: (a) un grupo de estudiantes interactuó con un ambiente m-learning, el cual incluyó dentro de su estructura un andamiaje motivacional; y (b) otro grupo interactuó con un ambiente m-learning sin andamiaje. El estilo cognitivo de las estudiantes se determinó a través de pruebas y se aplicaron dos post-test de autoeficacia. Resultados. El andamiaje favoreció tanto el logro académico como la autoeficacia académica y online de las estudiantes con diferente estilo cognitivo. Conclusión. Los datos evidenciaron que las estudiantes, en la dimensión DIC, lograron aprendizajes equivalentes debido al efecto del andamiaje motivacional que fue incluido en el ambiente m-learning. También fue posible establecer que tanto la autoeficacia académica como la autoeficacia online de los aprendices dependientes de campo favorecen el logro académico.

Abstract Objective. To explore the effects of a motivational scaffolding on academic achievement, self-efficacy, both academic and online, in students with different cognitive style in the Field Dependence-Independence (FDI) dimension, when mathematical content is delivered in an m-learning environment. Method. Fifty-six secondary school students from a public women's school in the city of Villavicencio, Colombia participated. The research followed a cuasi-experimental design in which the participants were randomly distributed in two groups: (a) a group of students interacts with an m-learning environment, which includes within its structure a motivational scaffolding and; (b) another group interacts with an m-learning environment without scaffolding. The cognitive style of the students was determined through tests and two self-efficacy post-tests were applied. Results. The scaffolding favored both academic achievement and academic self-efficacy as well as the online students with different cognitive style. Conclusion. The data shows that students in the FDI dimension, achieved equivalent learning due to the effect of the motivational scaffolding that was included in the m-learning environment. It is also possible to establish that both academic self-efficacy and online self-efficacy of field dependent accessories favors academic achievement.

Resumo Escopo. Explorar os efeitos de um andaime motivacional sobre o logro académico e a autoeficácia tanto académica como online, em estudantes com diferente estilo cognitivo na dimensão Dependência-Independência de Campo (DIC), quando aprendem conteúdos matemáticos num ambiente m-learning. Metodologia. Participaram 56 estudantes de educação secundária de uma escola feminina pública da cidade de Villavicencio, Colômbia. A pesquisa seguiu um desenho quase- experimental. Os participantes foram distribuídos de forma aleatória em dois grupos: (a) um grupo de estudantes interagiu com um ambiente m-learning o qual incluiu dentro de sua estrutura um andaime motivacional; e b) um outro grupo interagiu com um ambiente m-learning sem andaime. O estilo cognitivo das estudantes foi determinado através de provas e foram aplicados dois post-test de autoeficácia. Resultados. O andaime favoreceu tanto o logro académico como a autoeficácia académica e online das estudantes com diferente estilo cognitivo. Conclusão. Os dados evidenciaram que as estudantes, na dimensão DIC, lograram aprendizagens equivalentes devido ao efeito do andaime motivacional que foi incluído no ambiente m-learning. Também foi possível estabelecer que tanto a autoeficácia académica como a autoeficácia online dos aprendizes dependentes de campo favorecem o logro académico.

Measuring Students' Perceptions of the Medical School Learning Environment: Translation, Transcultural Adaptation, and Validation of 2 Instruments to the Brazilian Portuguese Language.

BACKGROUND: Although learning environment (LE) is an important component of medical training, there are few instruments to investigate LE in Latin American and Brazilian medical schools. Therefore, this study aims to translate, adapt transculturally, and validate the Medical School Learning Environment Scale (MSLES) and the Johns Hopkins Learning Environment Scale (JHLES) to the Brazilian Portuguese language. METHOD: This study was carried out between June 2016 and October 2017. Both scales have been translated and cross-culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese Language and then back translated and approved by the original authors. A principal components analysis (PCA) was performed for both the MSLES and the JHLES. Test-retest reliability was assessed by comparing the first administration of the MSLES and the JHLES with a second administration 45 days later. Validity was assessed by comparing the MSLES and the JHLES with 2 overall LE perception questions; a sociodemographic questionnaire; and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). RESULTS: A total of 248 out of 334 (74.2%) first- to third-year medical students from a Brazilian public university were included. Principal component analysis generated 4 factors for MSLES and 7 factors for JHLES. Both showed good reliability for the total scale (MSLES α = .809; JHLES α = .901), as well as for each subdomain. Concurrent and convergent validity were observed by the strong correlations found between both scale totals (r = 0.749), as well as with both general LE questions: recommend the school to a friend (MSLES: r = 0.321; JHLES: r = 0.457) and overall LE rating (MSLES: r = 0.505; JHLES: r = 0.579). The 45-day test-retest comparison resulted in a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.697 for the JHLES and 0.757 for the MSLES. CONCLUSIONS: Reliability and validity have been demonstrated for both the MSLES and the JHLES. Thus, both represent feasible options for measuring LE in Brazilian medical students.

Interaction through mobile technology in short-term university courses.

Nowadays, online or distance learning postgraduate schools program the academic period in different sequentially developed modules. This article assesses the impact of the programming of short-term university courses (30-60 days) on the frequency and quality of interaction when communication takes place through mobile technologies. Frequency corresponded to the messages generated by actors in learning environments, and quality was quantified using a scale of interaction levels operated by assessing the content of the messages issued by the actors. Results revealed that there is no correlation between interaction and academic performance in short-term courses. Additionally, a downward trend was observed in the number of individuals involved and in the frequency and quality of interaction throughout the course.

Analysis of the evolution of competences in the clinical practice of the nursing degree / Análise da evolução de competências da prática clínica no curso de enfermagem / Análisis de la evolución de las competencias en la práctica clínica del grado en enfermeira

Objective: to analyze the student's progression in the acquisition of specific and transversal competences in relation to the competence dimensions. Method: the cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in the clinical practice subjects included in the Nursing Degree. We included 323 students and we contemplated the development of competences through an ad-hoc questionnaire with 4 dimensions: delivery and care management, therapeutic communication, professional development and care management. Results: the academic results between the practice of the second and third year showed an improvement in care provision and therapeutic communication skills (Clinical Placements I: 12%-29%; Clinical Placements II: 32%-47%) and worsened in professional development and care management (Clinical Placements I: 44%-38%; Clinical Placements II: 44%-26%). Conclusion: the correlations between these two years were high in all the dimensions analyzed. The evaluation of competence progression in the context of clinical practice in nursing university studies allows us to optimize these practices to the maximum and establish professional profiles with a greater degree of adaptation to the professional future.

Objetivo: analisar a progressão de estudantes na aquisição de competências específicas e transversais em relação às dimensões de competência. Método: este estudo transversal descritivo foi realizado no contexto das disciplinas de prática clínica do curso de enfermagem. O desenvolvimento de competências de 323 alunos foi analisado usando um questionário ad-hoc com quatro dimensões: provisão e gerenciamento do cuidado; comunicação terapêutica; desenvolvimento profissional; e gerenciamento do cuidado. Resultados: os resultados acadêmicos obtidos no segundo e terceiro anos apresentaram melhora nas habilidades referentes à provisão do cuidado e comunicação terapêutica (Práticas Clínicas I: 12%-29%; Práticas Clínicas II: 32%-47%) e uma piora no desenvolvimento profissional e gerenciamento do cuidado (Práticas Clínicas I: 44%-38%; Práticas Clínicas II: 44%-26%). Conclusão: as correlações entre estes dois anos foram altas em todas as dimensões analisadas. A avaliação da progressão de competências no contexto da prática clínica do curso de enfermagem nos permite otimizar estas práticas ao máximo e estabelecer perfis profissionais com maior grau de adaptação para o futuro profissional.

Objetivo: analizar la progresión del alumno en la adquisición de competencias específicas y transversales en relación con las dimensiones de competencia. Método: el estudio descriptivo transversal se realizó en los sujetos de práctica clínica incluidos en la licenciatura de Enfermería. Incluimos 323 estudiantes y contemplamos el desarrollo de competencias a través de un cuestionario ad hoc con 4 dimensiones: suministro y gestión del cuidado; comunicación terapéutica; desarrollo profesional; y, gestión del cuidado. Resultados: los resultados académicos entre la práctica del segundo y tercer año mostraron una mejora en la provisión del cuidado y en las habilidades de comunicación terapéutica: (Colocaciones clínicas I: 12% -29%; Colocaciones clínicas II: 32% -47%) y empeoraron en el desarrollo profesional y en la gestión del cuidado (Colocaciones clínicas I: 44%-38%; Colocaciones clínicas II: 44%-26%). Conclusión: las correlaciones entre estos dos años fueron altas en todas las dimensiones analizadas. La evaluación de la progresión de competencias, en el contexto de la práctica clínica, en los estudios universitarios de enfermería, nos permite optimizar estas prácticas al máximo y establecer perfiles profesionales con un mayor grado de adaptación al futuro profesional.

Usos de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en la Carrera de Enfermería, UNA, Paraguay 2017 / Uses of information and communication technologies in the Career of Nursing, UNA, Paraguay 2017

Introducción: la introducción de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación, es un desafío para el proceso de la enseñanza aprendizaje, sin embargo, su inclusión es fundamental para el éxito de la educación. Objetivo: este trabajo plantea como objetivo, describir las competencias de los docentes en el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación, Carrera de Enfermería, Casa Central, Facultad de Enfermería y Obstetricia de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción, durante el año 2017, dispuesto en tres componentes cognitivo, procedimental y actitudinal. Metodología: es un estudio descriptivo observacional, con enfoque cuantitativo, de corte transversal, muestreo probabilístico, incluye como muestra a 109 docentes, se aplicó un instrumento con 40 reactivos, para la medición de los componentes cognitivos y procedimental. Se utilizó cuestionario estructurado cerrado, y para el componente actitudinal se aplicó un cuestionario con medición según escala de Likert con valores de 1 a 5. Resultado: el resultado refleja que los docentes poseen competencia cognitiva de nivel básico, que los medios audiovisuales e informáticos son los más utilizados por los docentes y un componente actitudinal positivo para la integración de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación en el proceso de la enseñanza aprendizaje. Conclusión: se recomienda crear espacios para desarrollar el conocimiento e incorporar en forma progresiva las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación en la práctica de la docencia, asegurar la accesibilidad a una red y programar planes de formación permanente.

Introduction: the introduction of Information and Communication Technologies is a challenge for the teaching-learning process, however, its inclusion is fundamental to the education success. Objetive: this work objective raises to describe the teachers competencies in the using of Information and Communication Technologies, Career Nursing, Headquarters, School of Nursing and Obstetrics of the National University of Asuncion, during the year 2017, arranged in three cognitive, procedural and attitudinal components. It is an observational descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, cross-sectional, probabilistic sampling approach. Metodology: it includes 109 teachers as a sample, an instrument with 40 reagents was applied, for the cognitive measurement and procedural components, a closed structured questionnaire was used, and for the Attitudinal component was applied a questionnaire with measurement according to Likert scale with values from 1 to 5. Results: the result reflects that teachers have basic level cognitive competence, that audiovisual and computer media are the most used by teachers and a positive attitudinal component for the integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the teaching-learning process. Conclusion: it is recommended to create spaces to develop knowledge and progressively incorporate Information and Communication Technologies in the practice of teaching, ensure accessibility to a network and program ongoing training plans.

Ambiente virtual de aprendizaje para la capacitación en la toma de la prueba de Papanicolaou / The virtual learning environment for training in taking Papanicolaou test

Resumen Introducción: El uso de tecnologías de información y comunicación facilitan los procesos educativos, permitiendo interacción desde diferentes lugares y en tiempos diversos, facilitando el autoaprendizaje y aprendizaje colaborativo. Se ha incorporado en ámbito de salud y adoptado por centros oncológicos en diferentes países. Objetivo: Diseñar y evaluar un ambiente virtual de aprendizaje para la actualización, capacitación y soporte de personal de enfermería en la realización de la prueba de Papanicolaou, en apoyo al plan nacional de prevención de cáncer de cuello uterino. Material y Métodos: Se creó un ambiente virtual de aprendizaje soportado por el Sistema de Gestión de Aprendizaje Moodle, siguiendo el modelo metodológico de diseño instruccional ADDIE. Además, se realizó prueba de usabilidad, mediante encuesta tipo Likert para evaluar facilidad de aprendizaje, satisfacción y atractividad. Resultados: Se incorporó la temática del curso que abarca tres fases principales: (a) Introducción al curso: para ubicar al estudiante en la asignatura, se presenta el perfil docente, se establecen las normas del mismo y la forma de evaluación. (b) Desarrollo de las Unidades de Aprendizaje: constituidas por objetos de aprendizaje y (c) Evaluación, discusión y socialización de puntos de vista, resolución de problemas. Conclusiones: El ambiente virtual de aprendizaje se ajusta a las necesidades específicas de capacitación en la técnica de toma de la prueba de Papanicolaou convencional y cumple con las características descritas en la literatura: granulidad, flexibilidad pedagógica, formalización, autocontenibilidad y usabilidad.

Abstract Introduction: The use of information and communication technologies, facilitate educational processes, allowing interaction from different places and at different times, facilitating self-learning and collaborative learning. It has been incorporated into a health area and adopted by oncological centers in different countries. Objective: To design and evaluate an interactive Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in order to update, train and support of nursing staff, in the performance of the Pap test, in support of the National Plan for Cervical Cancer Prevention. Material and Method: A virtual learning environment was created, supported by the Moodle Learning Management System, following the methodological model of instructional design ADDIE. In addition, a usability test was carried out, using a Likert-type survey to assess ease of learning, satisfaction and attractiveness. Results: The content of the course was included in three main phases: (a) Course Introduction: to introduce the students to the course, the teaching profile is presented, the norms of the same and the form of evaluation are established. (b) Development of Learning Units: Made from learning objects. (c) Evaluation, discussion and sharing of points of view and solving problems. Conclusions: The virtual learning environment is adjusted to the specific needs of training in the technique of conventional pap smear test and meets the characteristics described in the literature: granulity, pedagogical flexibility, formalization, self-sustainability and usability.

Mapping scientific research on the negative aspects of the medical school learning environment

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We sought to understand the landscape of published articles regarding medical schools' learning environments (LE) worldwide, with an explicit focus on potentially harmful aspects of the LE as an effort to identify areas specifically in need of remediation or intervention that could prevent future unprofessional behaviors, burnout, violence and mistreatment among students and physicians. METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted in six electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, ERIC-ProQuest, and PsycINFO) up to December 31, 2016, including 12 themes: learning environment - general, hidden curriculum (harmful), unethical behaviors, bullying/hazing, violence, sexual discrimination, homophobia, racism, social discrimination, minorities discrimination, professional misconduct, and other negative aspects. RESULTS: Of the 9,338 articles found, 710 met the inclusion criteria. The most common themes were general LE (233 articles), unprofessional behaviors (91 articles), and sexual discrimination (80 articles). Approximately 80% of articles were published in the 21st century. CONCLUSION: There is a definite increase in scientific articles on negative aspects of the medical school LE in high-quality journals, especially in the 21st century. However, more studies are needed to investigate negative LE aspects with greater attention to experimental, longitudinal, and cross-cultural study designs.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Buscou-se entender o panorama dos artigos publicados sobre os ambientes de aprendizagem (AA) das escolas médicas em todo o mundo, com um foco explícito nos aspectos potencialmente negativos do AA como um esforço para identificar áreas especificamente necessitadas de remediação ou intervenção que poderiam evitar futuros comportamentos não profissionais, violência e maus-tratos entre estudantes e médicos. MÉTODOS: Foi realizada uma análise bibliométrica em seis bases de dados eletrônicas (PubMed / Medline, Web of Science, Biblioteca Cochrane, SCOPUS, ERIC-ProQuest e PsycINFO) até 31 de dezembro de 2016, incluindo 12 temas: ambiente de aprendizagem - geral, currículo oculto (negativo), comportamentos antiéticos, bullying/trote, violência, discriminação sexual, homofobia, racismo, discriminação social, discriminação de minorias, má conduta profissional e "outros" aspectos negativos. RESULTADOS: Dos 9.338 artigos encontrados, 710 preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Os temas mais comuns foram LE geral (233 artigos), comportamentos não profissionais (91 artigos) e discriminação sexual (80 artigos). Aproximadamente 80% dos artigos foram publicados no século XXI. CONCLUSÃO: Há um claro aumento em artigos científicos sobre aspectos negativos da escola de medicina LE em periódicos de alta qualidade, especialmente no século XXI. No entanto, mais estudos são necessários para investigar aspectos negativos do LE com maior atenção aos desenhos de estudos experimentais, longitudinais e transculturais.

Nuevas tecnologías en educación superior. Estudio de percepción en estudiantes acerca del uso de WhatsApp y Entornos Virtuales de Aprendizaje (Plataforma Moodle) / New technologies in higher education. Perception study among students on the use of WhatsApp and Virtual Learning Environments (Moodle Platform)

El presente trabajo tiene como finalidad la valoración estudiantil respecto al uso de WhatsApp (WAP) y los Entornos Virtuales de Aprendizaje (EVA) en la Facultad de Odontología (FO), de la Udelar (Montevideo - Uruguay). Se realizó estudio descriptivo observacional en estudiantes de la generación 2016 - FO - UdelaR. Se utilizó una encuesta con 5 items en relación a tres aplicaciones tecnológicas (WhatsApp, Plataforma Moodle y Polimedias), fueron valorados de 0-12 puntos. En WhatsApp se consultó acerca de la posibilidad de consultar dudas, compartir imágenes, informarse, interactuar con el docente y compañeros, dando como resultado en cada item un puntaje promedio de 10.77-10.63-10.63-10.63 y 9.20 respectivamente. En EVA se consultaron los mismos ítems salvo el dos (fue acceder a presentaciones de clase), recibiendo un puntaje promedio de 8.53-11.27-10.33-9.47 y 5.53. Se percibe un alto grado de aceptación entre las diferentes tecnologías, con un mayor grado de aceptación en cuanto a la comunicación de WhatsApp frente a la plataforma Moodle.

The aim of this work was to have students evaluate the use of WhatsApp (WAP) and a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at the School of Dentistry, UdelaR (Montevideo - Uruguay). An observational descriptive study was conducted on students from the 2016 generation. A survey with five items was implemented, including three technological applications (WhatsApp, Moodle Platform and Polimedias), which were rated 0 to 12 points. As for WhatsApp, we asked about the possibility of clarifying doubts, sharing images, getting information, interacting with the teacher and classmates. The average score obtained was 10.77-10.63-10.63-10.63 and 9.20 for each item, respectively. In the VLE, the same items were included except for number two (access to class presentations), receiving an average score of 8.53-11.27-10.33-9.47 and 5.53. There is a high degree of acceptance of the different technologies, WhatsApp communication being more widely accepted than communication in the Moodle platform.

The educational environment of a traditional public school of medicine in Brazil with the DREEM questionnaire.

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Introduction: The educational environment (EE) of medical education is the set of factors of a material and affective nature that permeates the tripod formed by the educational institution, by the teacher and by the student. A healthy environment results in quality learning and, consequently, a professional with a higher level of competence and satisfaction. Objectives: To analyze the educational environment of a medical school public university in Brazil in the view of its students and to investigate the presence of association between the sociodemographic variables of the students and their perceptions about the EE. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study with medical students from four different periods of the course, using the questionnaire DREEM and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: 210 students participated. Although DREEM's overall score shows that students have a more positive rather than negative view of EE in general, there was a large discrepancy in results among the groups surveyed, indicating that the more students progress in the medical course, the more negative your view on the educational environment. The perception about the general teaching environment and social relations was negative in the four groups. Female students, white, and those who lived outside Rio de Janeiro before attending in medical school perceived EE more negatively. The perception of EE by students who entered the system of racial or social quotas and those who did not join the quota system was similar. Conclusion: the analysis of the educational environment the students' dissatisfaction with the traditional Flexnerian models. Low-income, self-declared non-white and female students experience more problems and negative situations in the medical school. That teacher-centered teaching is an unfavorable factor in EE and discourages the progressive intellectual and professional autonomy advocated by the current National Curricular Guidelines of the Brazil.

Protótipo de um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem para utilização da metodologia Lean Healthcare em unidades de internação hospitalar / Prototype of a Virtual Learning Environment for use of the Lean Healthcare methodology in hospital admission units

A gestão dos hospitais tem sido cada vez mais difícil. Os problemas são causados, principalmente, em função da escassez de recursos financeiros, aumento da demanda, que resulta em longas filas de espera para iniciar tratamentos, falta de vagas em leitos de internação, aumento dos custos operacionais e limitações do espaço físico. No cenário hospitalar, o custo com internação é um dos maiores, sendo apontado como um dos principais responsáveis pelo aumento dos gastos médico-hospitalares que crescem acima da inflação geral. Partindo dessa dificuldade, faz-se necessário adotar um novo método capaz de eliminar os desperdícios e gerar valor para o paciente. O lean healthcare demonstrou ser um método capaz de solucionar os principais problemas nas instituições hospitalares, tratando-se de metodologia com foco na geração de valor para o cliente e, com isso, reduzindo os desperdícios nas atividades das instituições. Contudo, os gestores encontram dificuldades para implementá-la, haja vista que se trata de uma metodologia muito complexa, que demanda profissionais que contemplem o completo domínio da temática, a fim de obter êxito nos resultados. Nesse contexto, as tecnologias de informação e comunicação se apresentam como um recurso estratégico no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, sendo o ambiente virtual de aprendizagem (AVA) uma das mais importantes. Este estudo tem como objetivo desenvolver um protótipo de um AVA que contemple os passos para a implementação de melhores ferramentas e práticas da metodologia lean healthcare para setor de internação em instituições hospitalares. Para o desenvolvimento do AVA, este trabalho baseou-se no Modelo do Design Institucional. Como primeira etapa, foi realizada a revisão integrativa da literatura visando identificar na literatura problemas nos processos de trabalho do setor de internação de instituições hospitalares, bem como as ferramentas utilizadas nas implementações da metodologia lean healthcare. Dentre os problemas identificados, destaca-se o tempo de permanência do paciente, levando a uma sobrecarga dos leitos de internação, o atraso nas altas hospitalares, e os erros durante a prestação do cuidado. A partir desse resultado, o protótipo do AVA foi desenvolvido e está disponível no endereço eletrônico: < https://diangelessilva.wixsite.com/website>. Como proposta futura, o ambiente virtual será avaliado por especialistas na metodologia lean, por especialistas em informática e novas demandas para setor de internação relacionadas ao lean healthcare serão identificadas e acrescentadas

The management of hospitals has been increasingly difficult. The problems are caused, mainly, by the role of financial resources, resulting in long lines to start treatments, lack of places in hospital beds, some increase in operating costs and restriction in physical space. In the hospital set, the cost of hospitalization is one of the largest, being appointed as one of the main responsible for the increment in medical and hospital that grow above the general inflation. Beginning form this difficulty, it is necessary to adopt a new method capable to eliminate waste and to generate value for the patient. The lean healthcare proved to be a capable method of solving problems in hospital institutions, being a methodology focused on generating of value for the client and, therefore, reducing the waste in the activities of the institutions. However, the managers find difficulties to implement it, because it is a very complex methodology that demands professionals who can complete the mastery of the subject in order to achieve the results. In this context, the technologies of information and communication are presented as a strategic resource in the teaching-learning process, being the virtual learning environment (VLE) one of the most important. This study has as aim to develop a prototype of a VLE that look on the steps for the implementation of the better tools and practices of the methodology of lean healthcare for the hospitalization sector in hospital institute. For the development of VLE, this research was based on the Institutional Design Model. As the first step, an integrative review of literature was fulfilled objecting to identify in the literature problems in the processes of the work of the hospitalization sector of hospital institutions, as well the tools used in the implementations of the lean healthcare methodology. Among the problems identified, stands out the length of stay of the patient, leading to an overload of hospital beds, delays in hospital discharge, and the errors during the care installment. From this result, the VLE prototype was developed and it is available at the electronic address: < https://diangelessilva.wixsite.com/website>. As a future proposal, experts in lean methodology, by computer experts, will evaluate the virtual environment and new demands for hospitalization related to lean healthcare will be identified and added