Análise do Acesso à Informação Acadêmica entre Estudantes de Medicina Inseridos numa Metodologia Ativa de Aprendizagem / Analysis of Access to Academic Information among Medical Students under an Active Learning Methodology

RESUMO O acesso à informação acadêmica vem se tornando um dos pilares para o protagonismo do estudante no processo de aprendizagem, sendo estratégico analisar o comportamento e manejo frente aos recursos informacionais disponíveis, pertinentes na formação e na excelência de futuros profissionais. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o comportamento relatado por estudantes de Medicina de uma instituição de ensino superior com metodologia ativa de aprendizagem referente ao acesso a informações acadêmicas, bem como opiniões sobre a construção de conhecimento acadêmico durante a graduação. Realizou-se um estudo observacional transversal e analítico com 274 estudantes do curso de Medicina da Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde, em Recife (PE). Foi elaborado e validado um questionário específico para a coleta dos dados, analisados descritivamente por meio de frequências absolutas e percentuais para as variáveis categóricas e das medidas. Para avaliar associação entre duas variáveis categóricas foi utilizado o Teste Qui-Quadrado de Pearson e o Teste Exato de Fisher. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética e respeitou as exigências éticas. Entre os pesquisados, 52,8% utilizavam meios eletrônicos de estudo isoladamente, enquanto 37,7% deles assinalaram que manuseavam conjuntamente meios eletrônicos e impressos, e 9,4% citaram apenas meios impressos. Em relação às formas de estudo com que o aluno mais se identifica, as assertivas assinaladas por um grupo majoritário dos discentes foram "livros online (PDF, Word, Epub, etc.)" e "livros em papel" (81,9% e 68,3%, respectivamente). Sobre o questionamento acerca da utilização de bases de dados eletrônicas na rotina acadêmica de estudos, a maioria (67,9%) dos alunos respondeu positivamente ao enunciado. Entre as bases de dados mais citadas, encontram-se SciELO (86,7%) e PubMed (70,6%). Ao se avaliar o acesso à informação científica entre estudantes de Medicina, foi visto que, embora a maioria dos alunos utilize bases de dados eletrônicas em sua rotina acadêmica, mais da metade não havia recebido treinamento relacionado às técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica: a maioria havia aprendido com a prática. Os estudantes pesquisados, em quase sua totalidade, concordam sobre a importância da prática baseada em evidências na rotina acadêmica, sendo relatado por mais da metade dos alunos que, ao deixarem de buscar informações online, se sentem menos atualizados.

ABSTRACT Access to academic information has become one of the pillars for the student's role in the learning process, and it is strategic to analyze the behavior and management of available information resources pertinent to the training and excellence of future professionals. The objective of this research was to analyze the behavior reported by medical students of a higher education institution with active learning methodology regarding access to academic information, as well as opinions about the construction of academic knowledge during undergraduate training. A cross-sectional and analytical observational study was conducted with 274 students from the Pernambuco Health College Medical School in Recife, Pernambuco. A specific questionnaire was prepared and validated for the data collection, and subsequently analyzed descriptively using absolute and percentage frequencies for categorical variables and measurements. To evaluate the association between two categorical variables, Pearson's Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used. The research project was approved by the ethics committee and respected all ethical requirements. Among those surveyed, 52.8% used electronic media alone, while 37.7% indicated that they handled both electronic and print media and 9.4% cited print media alone. In relation to the forms of study with which the student most identifies, the options confirmed by the majority were "online books (PDF, Word, Epub, etc.)" and "paper books" (81.9% and 68,3%, respectively). Regarding questions about the use of electronic databases in their study routine, the majority (67.9%) responded positively to the statement; the most commonly cited databases included SciELO (86.7%), and PubMed (70.6%). When evaluating access to scientific information among medical students, it was seen that, although most students used electronic databases in their academic routine, more than half had not received training related to bibliographic research techniques; most had learned with practice. Almost all the students surveyed agree on the importance of evidence-based practice in academic routine, which is reported by more than half of the students who, when they do not seek information online, feel less up-to-date.

Is doctor-patient relationship influenced by health online information?

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES To analyse the opinions and attitudes reported by medical specialists regarding online health information and their interference in the doctor-patient relationship. Methods A cross-sectional study developed between 2016 and 2017 in Recife-Pernambuco-Brazil, which used a questionnaire in person in a population of 183 specialists from the Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira. The results were analysed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Obtained approval of the Ethics Committee under the voucher number 121004/2016. Results In the opinion of 85.2% of physicians, online health information has both positive and negative impacts on the physician-patient relationship. Faced with a questioning patient who claims to have researched information on the internet, 98.9% of the physicians said they would try to explain the reasons for their diagnosis and treatment. 59% already had a patient who modified the treatment recommended after seeing health information on the Internet. 73.8% agreed that online health information has positive effects for the general public, but 89.1% feel that most patients do not know which online health information is reliable CONCLUSION The physicians surveyed view online health information in a positive way, but realize that it is necessary to be cautious as to their repercussions on the treatment of patients. There is concern about the accuracy of online health information, and it is incumbent upon the physician and health institutions to instruct patients about the sources of quality and that they are able to understand, as its known the patients have an active voice through the guarantee of the ethical principle of autonomy.

RESUMO OBJETIVOS Analisar opiniões e atitudes relatadas por médicos especialistas diante das informações de saúde on-line e suas interferências na relação médico-paciente. Métodos Estudo transversal desenvolvido entre 2016 e 2017 em Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil, que utilizou um questionário presencialmente em uma população de 183 médicos especialistas do Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira. Os resultados foram analisados por meio do Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Obtida aprovação do Comitê de Ética sob o número de comprovante 121004/2016. Resultados Na opinião de 85,2% dos médicos, as informações on-line sobre saúde têm tanto impacto positivo quanto negativo na relação médico-paciente. Diante de um paciente questionador, que diz ter pesquisado informações na rede, 98,9% dos médicos fazem com que o usuário entenda as razões sobre seu diagnóstico e tratamento; 59% já tiveram paciente que modificou o tratamento recomendado por ter visto informações na internet; 73,8% concordam que as informações on-line sobre saúde têm efeitos positivos para o público em geral, mas 89,1% opinam que a maioria dos pacientes não sabe quais informações sobre saúde on-line são confiáveis. CONCLUSÃO Os médicos pesquisados veem as informações on-line sobre saúde de forma positiva, mas percebem que é necessário ter cautela quanto às repercussões destas sobre o tratamento dos pacientes. Há preocupação quanto à acurácia dessas informações, cabendo ao médico e às instituições de saúde instruir os pacientes quanto às fontes de qualidade e que estejam acessíveis ao entendimento de leigos, visto que os pacientes passaram a ter voz ativa por meio da garantia do princípio ético da autonomia.

Is doctor-patient relationship influenced by health online information?

OBJECTIVES: To analyse the opinions and attitudes reported by medical specialists regarding online health information and their interference in the doctor-patient relationship. METHODS: A cross-sectional study developed between 2016 and 2017 in Recife-Pernambuco-Brazil, which used a questionnaire in person in a population of 183 specialists from the Instituto de Medicina Integral Prof. Fernando Figueira. The results were analysed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Obtained approval of the Ethics Committee under the voucher number 121004/2016. RESULTS: In the opinion of 85.2% of physicians, online health information has both positive and negative impacts on the physician-patient relationship. Faced with a questioning patient who claims to have researched information on the internet, 98.9% of the physicians said they would try to explain the reasons for their diagnosis and treatment. 59% already had a patient who modified the treatment recommended after seeing health information on the Internet. 73.8% agreed that online health information has positive effects for the general public, but 89.1% feel that most patients do not know which online health information is reliable. CONCLUSION: The physicians surveyed view online health information in a positive way, but realize that it is necessary to be cautious as to their repercussions on the treatment of patients. There is concern about the accuracy of online health information, and it is incumbent upon the physician and health institutions to instruct patients about the sources of quality and that they are able to understand, as its known the patients have an active voice through the guarantee of the ethical principle of autonomy.