Valoración de estudiantes de enfermería sobre la simulación clínica en tres universidades latinoamericanas / Nursing Students' Evaluation about Clinical Simulation in Three Latin-American Universities

Introducción: A la simulación clínica, fundamental en la formación profesional de enfermería, se le atribuyen variadas ventajas respecto a otras metodologías. Es importante conocer cómo esta metodología es valorada por parte de los estudiantes. Objetivo: Analizar la valoración de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la metodología de simulación en tres universidades latinoamericanas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal. La población correspondió a los estudiantes de la carrera de enfermería de tres universidades, una de Argentina, una de Bolivia y otra de Chile. La muestra, de carácter intencionado, incluyó a estudiantes que cursaban programas de simulación. El estudio se realizó en las ciudades de Mendoza, La Paz y Santiago. Se utilizó un instrumento validado por juicio de expertos, que evaluaba el grado de acuerdo/desacuerdo a través de 34 aseveraciones, a través de escala tipo Likert. Resultados: Participaron 221 estudiantes, 72 (32,58 por ciento) correspondieron a Argentina, 34 (15,38 por ciento) a Bolivia y 115 a Chile (52,04 por ciento). El puntaje promedio total para el instrumento fue de 4,47 ± 0,19, considerando los 3 países. Al analizar la media por país se obtiene: Argentina 4,38 ± 0,32, Bolivia 4,68 ± 0,22 y Chile 4,04 ± 0,17. La confiabilidad fue alta (0,94). Se realizó prueba de Krusbal-Vallis, no se encontró diferencia entre la muestra de los países. Conclusiones: El instrumento demostró ser válido y confiable. Los elementos con mayor valoración tuvieron relación con la capacidad de la simulación para fortalecer el desarrollo profesional; el aspecto con menor valoración correspondió al déficit de simulaciones interprofesionales(AU)

Introduction: Clinical simulation, fundamental in professional nursing education, has been attributed several advantages over other methodologies. It is important to know how this methodology is evaluated by students. Objective: To analyze nursing students' evaluation regarding the simulation methodology in three Latin-American universities. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out. The population consisted of the Nursing major students from three universities from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. The sample, of a purposive nature, included students enrolled in simulation programs. The research was carried out in the cities of Mendoza, La Paz and Santiago. The used instrument was validated by expert judgment and evaluated the degree of agreement or disagreement through 34 statements, using a Likert-type scale. Results: A total of 221 students participated: 72 (32.58 percent) from Argentina, 34 (15.38 percent) from Bolivia and 115 from Chile (52.04 percent). The total mean score for the instrument was 4.47 ± 0.19, considering the three countries. The mean was analyzed according to each country: Argentina was 4.38 ± 0.32, Bolivia was 4.68 ± 0.22 and Chile was 4.04 ± 0.17. Reliability was high (0.94). The Kruskal-Wallis test was performed and no difference was found between the sample by countries. Conclusions: The instrument proved to be valid and reliable. The highest rated items were related to simulation's capacity to strengthen professional development. The lowest rated aspect corresponded to a deficit of interprofessional simulations(AU)

Trends and Innovations of Simulation for Twenty First Century Medical Education.

In the last two decades there has been an enormous growth in the use of clinical simulation. This teaching-learning methodology is currently the main tool used in the training of healthcare professionals. Clinical simulation is in tune with new paradigms in education and is consistent with educational theories that support the use of experiential learning. It promotes the development of psychomotor skills and strengthens executive functions. This pedagogical approach can be applied in many healthcare topics and is particularly relevant in the context of restricted access to clinical settings. This is particularly relevant considering the current crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, or when trying to reduce the frequency of accidents attributed to errors in clinical practice. This mini-review provides an overview of the current literature on healthcare simulation methods, as well as prospects for education and public health benefits. A literature search was conducted in order to find the most current trends and state of the art in medical education simulation. Presently, there are many areas of application for this methodology and new areas are constantly being explored. It is concluded that medical education simulation has a solid theoretical basis and wide application in the training of health professionals at present. In addition, it is consolidated as an unavoidable methodology both in undergraduate curricula and in continuing medical education. A promising scenario for medical education simulation is envisaged in the future, hand in hand with the development of technological advances.

Impresión en tres dimensiones: Estudio descriptivo de la percepción estudiantil en una experiencia de enseñanza en Terapia Ocupacional / Three-Dimensional Printing: Descriptive Study Of Student Perception In A Teaching Experience In Occupational Therapy

Introducción: La impresión en tres dimensiones (3D) se posiciona como complemento para la educación en ciencias de la salud debido a su versatilidad y aplicaciones concretas en diversos ámbitos. Objetivo: Describir la percepción de estudiantes de Terapia Ocupacional sobre una experiencia de diseño y fabricación de órtesis/prótesis. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y de corte transversal. La población correspondió a estudiantes de la carrera de Terapia Ocupacional cursando quinto semestre. La muestra fue de tipo intencionada. Se implementó una experiencia académica. Se evaluó la percepción que los estudiantes tuvieron sobre la experiencia a través de encuesta estructurada en formato tipo Likert, las respuestas fueron analizadas según frecuencia de respuestas para cada ítem. Se resguardaron aspectos éticos a través de consentimientos informados. Resultados: Participaron ocho estudiantes, quienes estuvieron Muy de acuerdo o De acuerdo con la mayoría de las aseveraciones, destacando el aporte de la intervención con fines docentes. Conclusión: La impresión 3D aplicada al ámbito de diseño y fabricación de órtesis/prótesis fue una experiencia bien evaluada. Es posible de ser implementada para la adquisición de las habilidades necesarias para la confección de órtesis/prótesis. Se concluye que el uso de la impresión 3D en la educación, así como en aplicaciones clínicas tiene opciones concretas de implementación(AU)

Introduction: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is positioned as a complement to health sciences education due to its versatility and specific applications in various areas. Objective: Describe the perception of Occupational Therapy students about an experience of design and manufacture of orthoses/prostheses. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. The population corresponded to students of Occupational Therapy career, studying fifth semester. The sample was of an intentional type. An academic experience was implemented. The perception that the students had about the experience was evaluated through a structured survey in a Likert format, the answers were analyzed according to the frequency of responses for each item. Ethical aspects were safeguarded through informed consents. Results: Eight students participated, who Strongly agree or Agree with most of the statements, highlighting the contribution of the intervention for teaching purposes. Conclusion: 3D printing applied to the field of design and manufacture of orthoses/prostheses was a well-evaluated experience. It is possible to be implemented for the acquisition of the necessary skills for orthoses/prostheses manufacture. It is concluded that the use of 3D printing in education, as well as in clinical applications has concrete options for implementation(AU)