Pertinencia de la superación posgraduada en correspondencia con los problemas de salud en Villa Clara / Relevance of postgraduate improvement in correspondence with health problems in Villa Clara

Fundamento: en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara se ha diseñado e implementado una estrategia metodológica para lograr mayor relación de la superación profesional con el cuadro de salud. Objetivo: exponer los resultados de la superación profesional en correspondencia con los principales problemas de salud en Villa Clara. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo con diseño transversal de la superación profesional vinculada al posgrado en el periodo 2017-2021. Se aplicaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y matemático-estadísticos; la información obtenida se presentó en tablas con valores absolutos y relativos. Resultados: del total de actividades planificadas, el 83,01 % respondieron a los problemas de salud de la provincia. Relacionado con las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles se efectuaron 542; tumores malignos, 179; Programa de Atención Materno Infantil, 1762; y Programa de Atención al Adulto Mayor, 198. Sobre otras enfermedades transmisibles, su mayor número estuvo en el 2019. En el 2020 predominaron las vinculadas a las arbovirosis y la pandemia de la COVID-19 cuando se capacitaron un total de 325 880 profesionales en el 2020 y 5839 en el 2021. Conclusiones: la superación posgraduada de los profesionales de la salud en Villa Clara se ha correspondido con los principales problemas de la salud del territorio en los años del 2017 al 2021 lo cual evidencia pertinencia y progreso en la continuidad de la formación académica del capital humano.

Background: at Villa Clara University of Medical Sciences, a methodological strategy has been designed and implemented to achieve a greater relationship between professional improvement and health status. Objective: to present the results of professional improvement in correspondence with the main health problems in Villa Clara. Methods: a descriptive study was carried out with a cross-sectional design of professional improvement linked to postgraduate studies from 2017 to 2021. Theoretical, empirical and mathematical-statistical methods were applied; the information obtained was presented in tables with absolute and relative values. Results: out of the whole activities, 83.01% responded to the health problems of the province. Related to chronic non-transmissible diseases, 542 were carried out; malignant tumors, 179; Maternal and Child Care Program, 1762; and the Elderly Care Program, 198. Regarding other transmissible diseases, the highest number was in 2019. In 2020, those linked to arboviruses and the COVID-19 pandemic predominated when a total of 325,880 professionals were trained in 2020 and 5839 in 2021. Conclusions: the postgraduate improvement of health professionals in Villa Clara has corresponded to the main health problems of the territory in the years from 2017 to 2021, which shows relevance and progress in the continuity of the academic training of human capital.

Sistema de competencias laborales para tecnólogos de la salud licenciados en Optometría y Óptica / Job competency system for health technologists licensed in Optometry and Optics

Fundamento: la calidad de un servicio de salud parte del nivel de la competencia y desempeño de sus trabajadores en el cumplimiento de sus funciones laborales y sociales. Objetivo: elaborar un sistema de competencias laborales para tecnólogos de la salud licenciados en Optometría y Óptica. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de desarrollo tecnológico en el campo de la educación médica, durante enero 2021- enero 2022 en instituciones del nivel secundario del municipio Holguín. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos que permitieron la triangulación metodológica de los resultados. Se tuvo en cuenta el criterio de especialistas para la valoración del sistema de competencias elaborado. Resultados: se identificaron insuficiencias para ejecutar procederes óptico-optométricos, limitada participación en actividades científico investigativas, baja categorización docente e investigativa, debilidades en la función profesor-tutor y escasa actividad de superación permanente. Se elaboró un sistema de competencias laborales para tecnólogos de la salud licenciados en Optometría y Óptica diseñadas en correspondencia con el ejercicio de sus funciones. Conclusiones: el diagnóstico realizado demostró la necesidad de un sistema de competencias laborales para contribuir al perfeccionamiento del desempeño laboral de estos profesionales, el cual fue valorado como factible, pertinente y útil de ser aplicado.

Background: the quality of a health service is based on the level of competence and performance of its workers in fulfilling their job and social functions. Objective: to develop a system of job skills for health technologists Bachelors in Optometry and Optics. Methods: a technological development investigation was carried out in the field of medical education, from January 2021 to January 2022 in secondary level institutions of the Holguín municipality. Theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used that allowed the methodological contrast of the results. The criteria of specialists was taken into account for the assessment of the developed competency system. Results: insufficiencies were identified to carry out optical-optometric procedures, limited participation in scientific research activities, low teaching and research ranking, weaknesses in the teacher-tutor function and little permanent improvement activity. A system of job competencies was developed for health technologists with degrees in Optometry and Optics designed in accordance with the exercise of their duties. Conclusions: the diagnosis carried out demonstrated the need for a system of work competencies to contribute to the improvement of the work performance of these professionals, which was valued as feasible, relevant and useful to be applied.

Children in the pandemic: Contributions of the National Course on Mental Health and Psychosocial Care in COVID-19 / Crianças na pandemia: contribuições do Curso Nacional de Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial na COVID-19

Objective Considering the psychosocial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, this case study aims to describe the work process involved in the construction and execution of the Children in the COVID-19 Pandemic module, which comprised the National Course on Mental Health and Psychosocial Care in COVID-19, hosted by the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Method Data from the materials that made up the module (booklet, video lesson, forum, and live broadcast), the profile of those enrolled, as well as emerging themes from participants' questions and comments (forum and live broadcast) were analyzed. Results Thirty-one percent of the course participants, who were predominantly female psychologists, completed the module. The booklet, developed with an accessible language, met the general guidelines for the development of manuals aimed at providing guidance on health care, seeking to address emerging demands in order to qualify the care for children in the context of COVID-19. Conclusion There was a great diversity of themes addressed in the material resulting from the forum and the live broadcast, which were discussed in order to contribute to the planning of psychosocial care strategies aimed at mitigating the negative repercussions of the pandemic on child development, as well as to offer a space for sharing knowledge and experiences on professional practice during this major public health emergency.

Objetivo Considerando as repercussões psicossociais da pandemia de COVID-19 às crianças, este estudo de caso tem o objetivo de descrever o processo de trabalho envolvido na construção e execução do módulo Crianças na Pandemia COVID-19, que compôs o Curso Nacional de Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial na COVID-19, promovido pela Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Método Analisaram-se dados provenientes dos materiais que compuseram o módulo (cartilha, videoaula, fórum e live), o perfil dos inscritos, bem como as temáticas emergentes em questionamentos e comentários dos participantes (fórum e live). Resultados Concluíram o módulo 31% dos participantes do Curso, os quais eram, predominantemente, mulheres psicólogas. A cartilha, desenvolvida em linguagem acessível, atendeu às diretrizes gerais para elaboração de manuais voltados à orientação sobre cuidados em saúde, buscando abordar demandas emergentes, no sentido de qualificar a atenção às crianças no contexto da COVID-19. Conclusão Houve grande diversidade de temáticas abordadas no material decorrente do fórum e da live, as quais foram discutidas com vista a contribuir para o planejamento de estratégias de atenção psicossocial voltadas a mitigar repercussões negativas da pandemia para o desenvolvimento infantil, bem como oferecer um espaço para compartilhamento de conhecimentos e experiências de atuação profissional frente a essa grave emergência de saúde pública.

Promotion of training course on ICD-10 Poisoning coding : necessity to adopt preventive strategies.

BACKGROUND: Poisoning is considered the most common cause of referral to emergency departments and hospitalization in the intensive care unit (ICU). Training or retraining of coders and ensuring the positive impact of these trainings in assigning accurate codes to poisoning cases is necessary to adopt practical health measures for optimal management of this disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of holding a training course on poisoning coding rules based on ICD-10 in clinical coders. METHODS: This study is descriptive and analytical. With the target population included the coders of hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (N = 45). In order to evaluate the training course on poisoning coding rules, the Conex Input Process Product (CIPP) evaluation model was used. This model was the first goal-oriented approach evaluation model. According to the CIPP model, evaluation of the training course held in four components, including Context factors (course objectives and priority of objectives), Input factors (instructor, curriculum, facilities, equipment, and training location), Process factors (teaching process, learning, management, and support), and Product factors (feedback, knowledge, and skills). A researcher-made questionnaire containing 39 questions with a 5-point Likert scale was used to collect data. The validity of the questionnaire was calculated through content validity, and its reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (alpha = 90% in all components). In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistics (frequency percentage distribution) and inferential statistics (one-sample t-test) were used. RESULTS: The findings of this study were presented in four components of context, input, process, and product evaluation. The average criterion for all questions in the questionnaire was considered 3. As a result, the significance level obtained from the one sample t-test was equal to P = 0. 0001.The training course had a favorable effect in terms of context, input, process and products. CONCLUSION: The knowledge and skills of clinical coders can be enhanced by updating medical knowledge, holding training courses, workshops, seminars, and conducting clinical coder accreditation. Extensive and continuous training for clinical coders is essential due to the impact of code quality on financial forecasting, electronic health records, and conducting research.

Construction and application on the training course of information literacy for clinical nurses.

DESIGN: A two-round Delphi survey was conducted to seek opinions from experts about the index system for the evaluation of training courses of clinical nursing staff's information literacy. Besides, a non-randomized controlled experimental study was adopted to check the application effect of the training courses. AIMS: This study intended to construct a training course of information literacy for clinical nurses, train nurses in order to improve their information literacy level and provide theoretical reference for the training of information literacy courses for clinical nurses. METHODS: Two rounds of Delphi study were conducted for the study among 26 clinical medical and nursing experts as well as educational experts from 5 different provinces and cities in China. From July 2022 to October 2022, a total of 84 clinical nurses from two hospitals were selected by the convenience sampling method, of which the nurses in one hospital were the control group and the nurses in the other hospital were the observation group. 42 nurses in the observation group were trained by the constructed information literacy training course. Questionnaire evaluation was used to compare the differences in the level of information literacy of nurses and the training effect between the two groups. RESULTS: The results of the Delphi consultation showed that the expert's judgment coefficient was 0.958, the expert's familiarity was 0.946, and the expert's authority coefficient was 0.952. Finally, a training course of information literacy for clinical nurses with 4 course categories and 45 specific course contents was formed. Among them, nursing information awareness included 7 courses, nursing information knowledge 15 courses, nursing information ability 19 courses, and nursing information ethics 4 courses. The results of the empirical study showed that the information literacy level of the nurses in the observation group after the training of the information literacy course was improved, and the scores in nursing information awareness, nursing information knowledge, nursing information ability, and information ethics were significantly higher than those in the control group after training (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The constructed information literacy training courses for clinical nurses were clearly targeted and systematic. Empirical research showed that the course contents were scientific and reasonable, which could provide reference for the training of clinical nurses' information literacy.

Patient Care in Community Pharmacies during the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic: Effectiveness of Post-Graduate Education and Further Training Courses on Revenues.

Thanks to their distribution throughout the territory and extended opening hours, community pharmacists are among the healthcare specialists most easily accessible to the public and often represent the first point of consultation both for the treatment of acute health conditions and, more generally, for health and therapy advice. The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether post-graduate courses/further training courses for pharmacists might influence the quality of patient management and care and, consequently, the satisfaction of the users who entered the pharmacy. We used the revenues of the pharmacies (Group A) in which these pharmacists are employed as a performance indicator. We compared the data for this group with the national averages for Italian pharmacies (Group B) and with those of a group (Group C) of selected pharmacies as similar as possible to the pharmacies in Group A based on a number of well-defined parameters. The comparison of revenues, year-on-year changes, and the average number of sales by the pharmacies in the three groups indicates that the pharmacies in Group A had the best performance, not only when compared with the national average but especially compared with the control group, specifically selected to make the comparison as significant as possible.

Interdisciplinariedad y prevención de enfermedades profesionales en el desempeño profesional pedagógico en posgrado / Interdisciplinarity and prevention of occupational diseases in postgraduate pedagogical professional performance

Fundamento: el tema del desempeño profesional pedagógico, vinculado a la prevención de enfermedades profesionales, debe tratarse en posgrado desde un posicionamiento interdisciplinario a partir de las necesidades existentes en la práctica educativa. Objetivo: diseñar un sistema de talleres para la optimización del desempeño profesional pedagógico en el tratamiento interdisciplinario sobre la prevención de enfermedades profesionales. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de tipo descriptiva, longitudinal y retrospectiva, comprendida en el período de septiembre 2021 a enero 2022 en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas; los métodos teóricos aplicados fueron el análisis-síntesis, el histórico-lógico y la modelación; entre los empíricos: la encuesta a docentes y la técnica del grupo focal. Además, se realizó la consulta a especialistas para obtener criterios valorativos. Se utilizó el análisis porcentual para el procesamiento y presentación de los resultados. Resultados: fueron estructurados los contenidos fundamentales del sistema de talleres y se concibieron las orientaciones metodológicas para su implementación práctica. Además, se conformó un criterio valorativo sobre su pertinencia a partir de la consulta a especialistas. Se identificó una satisfacción en los docentes participantes en los talleres, quienes le atribuyeron elevada significación para la optimización del desempeño profesional pedagógico en el tratamiento interdisciplinario a la prevención de enfermedades profesionales. Conclusiones: el diseño del sistema de talleres evidenció, a partir del criterio de especialistas y los resultados de la implementación práctica, potencialidades para la optimización del desempeño profesional pedagógico de posgrado en correspondencia con el objetivo propuesto.

Background: the topic of postgraduate pedagogical professional performance, linked to the prevention of occupational diseases, must be treated from an interdisciplinary position based on the existing needs in educational practice. Objective: to design a system of workshops for the optimization of postgraduate pedagogical professional performance in interdisciplinary treatment for the prevention of occupational diseases. Methods: a descriptive, longitudinal and retrospective investigation was carried out, from September 2021 to January 2022 at Matanzas University of Medical Sciences; The theoretical methods applied were analysis-synthesis, historical-logical, and modeling; among the empirical ones: the teacher survey and the focal group technique. In addition, specialists were consulted to obtain evaluative criteria. Percentage analysis was used for the processing and presentation of the results. Results: the fundamental contents of the workshop system were structured and the methodological guidelines for its practical implementation were conceived. In addition, an evaluative criterion was formed on its relevance from the consultation with specialists. Satisfaction was identified in the teachers participating in the workshops, who attributed high significance to the optimization of professional pedagogical performance in the interdisciplinary treatment of the prevention of occupational diseases. Conclusions: the design of the workshop system evidenced potentialities for the optimization of postgraduate pedagogical professional performance in correspondence with the proposed objective, according to the criteria of specialists and the results of the practical implementation.

Programa educativo sobre cáncer de mama para mujeres del Consultorio Médico 028-2. Manicaragua / Educational program on breast cancer for women of the Doctor´s Office 028-2. Manicaragua, Cuba

Fundamento: el cáncer de mama representa un problema sanitario mundial por su alta incidencia; en la actualidad este es el de tipo de cáncer más frecuente en las mujeres. Objetivo: desarrollar un programa educativo sobre el cáncer de mama dirigido a las mujeres del Consultorio Médico 028-2, del Policlínico Docente "50 Aniversario", en Manicaragua. Métodos: se desarrolló un estudio prexperimental de intervención educativa evaluado por especialistas, en el Consultorio Médico 028-2, del Policlínico Docente "50 Aniversario" del municipio Manicaragua, entre enero 2021-enero 2022. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: análisis-síntesis, inductivo-deductivo e histórico-lógico; empírico: análisis documental, encuesta y matemático-estadísticos para el análisis de los datos investigados. Resultados: predominaron las edades de 45 a 54 años, la mayoría no tenían antecedentes patológicos personales y sus conocimientos sobre cómo prevenir la enfermedad eran insuficientes, por lo que se diseñó un programa educativo, el cual fue valorado por criterios de especialistas. Conclusiones: después de ser valorado como adecuado, fue aplicado con muy buenos resultados entre las féminas; este programa se alerta sobre la necesidad de intensificar la labor educativa del médico y demás personal involucrado en la atención a las mujeres para que desarrollen conciencia sobre la importancia de la detección temprana de esta neoplasia.

Background: breast cancer represents a global health problem due to its high incidence; at present this is the most frequent type of cancer in women. Objective: to develop an educational program on breast cancer aimed at the women of the Doctor´Office 028-2, of the "50th Anniversary" Teaching Polyclinic, in Manicaragua. Methods: a pre-experimental study of educational intervention was developed, evaluated by specialists, in the Medical Office 028-2, of the "50 Aniversario" Teaching Polyclinic of the Manicaragua municipality, from January 2021 to January 2022. Theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis, inductive -deductive and historical-logical; Empirical ones: documentary, survey and mathematical-statistical for the analysis of the investigated data. Results: the ages of 45 to 54 years predominated, the majority had no past medical history and their knowledge on how to prevent the disease was insufficient, for which an educational program was designed, which was assessed by specialist criteria. Conclusions: after being evaluated as adequate, it was applied with very good results among the females; the need to intensify the educational work of the physician and other personnel involved in caring for women is alerted so that they develop awareness of the importance of early detection of this neoplasm.

Programa educativo para prevenir la leptospirosis en una zona rural de Jibacoa, Manicaragua, Cuba / Educational program to prevent leptospirosis in a rural area of Jibacoa, Manicaragua, Cuba

Fundamento: la leptospirosis es una zoonosis de distribución mundial que puede presentarse en zonas urbanas y rurales cuyo evidente resurgimiento se ilustra en los brotes recientes en todos los continentes. Objetivo: desarrollar un programa educativo sobre la leptospirosis en el Consultorio Médico 036-11, del poblado de Jibacoa, Manicaragua. Métodos: se desarrolló un estudio prexperimental de intervención educativa aprobado por especialistas, en el Consultorio Médico 036-11, de Jibacoa, Manicaragua entre marzo 2020-marzo 2022. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: análisis-síntesis, inductivo-deductivo e histórico-lógico; empírico: análisis documental y cuestionario; y matemático-estadísticos para el análisis de los datos encontrados. Resultados: en el diagnóstico realizado predominaron los trabajadores del sexo masculino, la mayoría de ellos con riesgos para contraer la leptospirosis, la presencia de animales domésticos y roedores, e inadecuados conocimientos sobre la enfermedad. El análisis de situación de salud permitió caracterizar la comunidad rural con condiciones favorables para la proliferación de las leptospiras, por lo que se diseñó un programa educativo para capacitar a los habitantes del lugar sobre el tema, el cual valorado por criterios de especialistas. Conclusiones: después de valorado como adecuado se aplicó y demostró su efectividad al modificar positivamente los conocimientos de los habitantes en riesgo dentro de esa comunidad rural.

Background: leptospirosis is a zoonosis with worldwide distribution that can occur in urban and rural areas whose evident resurgence is illustrated in recent outbreaks on all continents. Objective: to develop an educational program on leptospirosis in the Doctor´s Office 036-11, in the town of Jibacoa, Manicaragua. Methods: a pre-experimental study of educational intervention approved by specialists was carried out at Doctor´s Office 036-11, in Jibacoa, Manicaragua from March 2020 to March 2022. Theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive and historical-logical; empirical: documentary analysis and questionnaire; and mathematical-statistical for the analysis of the data found. Results: male workers predominated in the diagnosis, most of them at risk of contracting leptospirosis, the presence of domestic animals and rodents, and inadequate knowledge about the disease. The analysis of the health situation allowed to characterize the rural community with favorable conditions for the proliferation of leptospirosis, for which an educational program was designed to train the inhabitants of the place on the subject, which was valued by specialist criteria. Conclusions: after being assessed as adequate, it was applied and demonstrated its effectiveness by positively modifying the knowledge of the inhabitants at risk within that rural community.

Modelo para capacitar sobre percepción de riesgo en VIH/sida a jóvenes del municipio Manicaragua / Model to train young people from the Manicaragua municipality, Cuba, on risk perception in HIV/AIDS

Fundamento: el VIH/sida es un problema de salud caracterizado por un severo compromiso de la inmunidad; esta entidad constituye factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de las principales causas de muerte a nivel mundial. Objetivo: proponer un modelo para capacitar sobre percepción de riesgo sobre el VIH/sida a jóvenes del Consultorio Médico 41 del área de salud Manicaragua. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal en el Consultorio Médico 41 del área de salud Manicaragua en la provincia de Villa Clara. Se aplicaron métodos teóricos: histórico-lógico, análisis síntesis, inducción-deducción, sistémico-estructural y modelación; empíricos: el cuestionario a jóvenes y la historieta de conflictos; matemáticos-estadísticos para el análisis de los datos. Resultados: las insuficiencias más frecuentes en la percepción de riesgo estuvieron relacionadas con las carencias en la información, la comprensión y la toma de decisiones para la prevención de salud. Se ofrece un modelo para la capacitación en percepción de riesgo ante el VIH/sida el cual fue valorado por criterios de especialistas. Conclusiones: el modelo posibilita la adquisición de conductas promotoras de la salud sexual, comprender y predecir cómo puede responderse a los peligros ante la enfermedad, contribuir al cambio de intención y comportamiento, y a asumir actitudes de protección. Fue valorado como aceptado por los especialistas consultados.

Background: HIV/AIDS is a health problem characterized by a severe compromise of immunity; this entity constitutes a risk factor for the development of the main causes of death worldwide. Objective: to propose a model to train young people from the Doctor´s office 41 in the Manicaragua health area on risk perception on HIV/AIDS. Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out in the Doctor´s office 41 of the Manicaragua health area in the province of Villa Clara. Theoretical methods were applied: historical-logical, analysis synthesis, induction-deduction, systemic-structural and modeling; empirical ones: the questionnaire for young people and the conflict story; mathematical-statisticians for data analysis. Results: the most frequent deficiencies in risk perception were related to deficiencies in information, understanding and decision-making for health prevention. A model for training in risk perception to face HIV/AIDS is offered, which was assessed by specialist criteria. Conclusions: the model enables the acquisition of behaviors that promote sexual health, understanding and predicting how to respond to the dangers of the disease, contributing to the change of intention and behavior, and assuming protective attitudes. It was valued as accepted by the specialists consulted.

Validación de una estrategia de preparación para el desempeño gerencial en una Facultad de Enfermería / Validation of a preparation strategy for managerial performance in a Nursing Faculty

Introducción: Reconocida es la urgencia de mejorar el desempeño gerencial y elevar la calidad en la gestión. La preparación gerencial en las universidades es un factor estratégico, declarado en la V Conferencia Iberoamericana de Educación. Objetivo: Validar una estrategia de preparación para el desempeño gerencial en la Facultad de Enfermería Lidia Doce. Métodos: Estudio mixto (CUAL-cuan), con diseño exploratorio secuencial, realizado en la Facultad de Enfermería "Lidia Doce", de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana, Cuba, del año 2020 al 2021. En un universo de 22 dirigentes y 20 reservas. Se diseñó la estrategia con el método del Ciclo Deming, se validó con el método Delphi por 31 expertos a los que se determinó el coeficiente de competencia, Los datos se procesaron mediante análisis de contenido, distribuciones de frecuencias absolutas y relativas, (porcentajes, medias, promedios). Resultados: La estrategia quedó configurada por la misión, cuatro fases según el ciclo Deming, con objetivos y acciones. Fue evaluada por los expertos, desde la primera ronda de muy adecuada, con valores entre -0,9072 y -0,236. Conclusiones: Se validó una estrategia de preparación para el desempeño gerencial que contribuye a cambios favorables en la concepción del sistema de trabajo con los cuadros y reservas, fortalece su desarrollo, acorde a la política trazada por el país y las necesidades identificadas en la Facultad de Enfermería "Lidia Doce". La estrategia propuesta aporta a la ciencia de la Enfermería la preparación de los directivos para los procesos formativos en esta área del conocimiento(AU)

Introduction: The urgency to improve management performance and raise the quality of management is recognized. Management preparation in universities is a strategic factor, declared at the V Ibero-American Conference on Education. Objective: Validate a preparation strategy for managerial performance at the "Lidia Doce" Faculty of Nursing. Methods: Mixed study (CUAL-cuan), with a sequential exploratory design, carried out at the "Lidia Doce" Faculty of Nursing, of the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba, from 2020 to 2021. In a universe of 22 leaders and 20 reserves. The strategy was designed with the Deming Cycle method, it was validated with the Delphi method by 31 experts for whom the competence coefficient was determined. The data were processed through content analysis, distributions of absolute and relative frequencies (percentages, means, averages). Results: The strategy was configured by the mission, four phases according to the Deming cycle, with objectives and actions. It was evaluated by the experts, from the first round, as very adequate, with values between -0.9072 and -0.236. Conclusions: A preparation strategy for managerial performance was validated that contributes to favorable changes in the conception of the work system with cadres and reserves, strengthens its development, in accordance with the policy outlined by the country and the needs identified in the Faculty of "Lidia Doce" Infirmary. The proposed strategy contributes to Nursing science by preparing managers for training processes in this area of knowledge(AU)

Capacitación para la intervención sanitaria antiCOVID-19 en Villa Clara: una necesidad del personal de salud / Training for anti-COVID-19 health intervention in Villa Clara: a need for health personnel

Fundamento: la disponibilidad de candidatos vacunales cubanos en el enfrentamiento a la COVID-19 posibilitó la realización de intervenciones sanitarias a grupos y territorios de riesgo. Para garantizar que los derechos, la seguridad y el bienestar de los pacientes estén protegidos se precisa el cumplimiento de las normas de Buenas Prácticas Clínicas por los profesionales de salud involucrados, de ahí la capacitación previa de este personal. Objetivo: describir el proceso de capacitación desarrollado en Villa Clara dirigido al personal de salud involucrado en la intervención sanitaria con el candidato vacunal Abdala. Métodos: se realizó una investigación cualitativa entre abril-mayo 2021 en Villa Clara. Se emplearon métodos teóricos, empíricos, matemático-estadísticos y el criterio de especialistas. Fueron identificados los elementos básicos del proceso de capacitación y se establecieron escalas para su evaluación: exitosa, medianamente exitosa y no exitosa. Resultados: se adiestraron 87 facilitadores mediante un taller nacional de Buenas Prácticas Clínicas para desarrollar una capacitación en cascada. Se realizaron 32 talleres que permitieron capacitar al 99,12 % del personal previsto, quienes laboraron durante la intervención sanitaria en 47 sitios clínicos. Durante los recorridos previos se comprobó que el 100 % del personal involucrado en la intervención había recibido el taller impartido. Al evaluar los requisitos establecidos para los locales del sitio se determinó que en todos se cumplían en más del 90 %. Conclusiones: la capacitación en Buenas Prácticas Clínicas del personal involucrado en la intervención sanitaria antiCOVID-19 en Villa Clara se consideró exitosa.

Background: the availability of Cuban vaccine candidates in the fight against COVID-19 made it possible to carry out health interventions in risk groups and territories. In order to guarantee that the rights, safety and well-being of patients are protected, compliance with the standards of Good Clinical Practices is required by the health professionals involved, hence the prior training of these personnel. Objective: to describe the training process developed in Villa Clara aimed at health personnel involved in the health intervention with the vaccine candidate Abdala. Methods: a qualitative research was carried out from April to May 2021 in Villa Clara. Theoretical, empirical, mathematical-statistical methods and the criteria of specialists were used. The basic elements of the training process were identified and evaluation scales were established: successful, moderately successful and not successful. Results: 87 facilitators were trained through a national workshop on Good Clinical Practices to develop a cascade training. 32 workshops were held that allowed training 99.12% of the planned personnel, who worked during the health intervention in 47 clinical sites. During the previous tours it was verified that 100% of the personnel involved in the intervention had received the workshop given. When evaluating the requirements established for the premises of the site, it was determined that more than 90% were met in all of them. Conclusions: the training in Good Clinical Practices of the personnel involved in the anti-COVID-19 health intervention in Villa Clara was considered successful.

Programa de capacitación dirigido a estudiantes de ciencias médicas para la prevención contra la COVID-19 / Villa Clara medical science students trained for prevention against COVID-19

Fundamento: constituyó una necesidad el incremento de acciones de preparación a los estudiantes de ciencias médicas para realizar la pesquisa "casa a casa", teniendo en cuenta que el municipio Santa Clara de la provincia Villa Clara reportó la mayor cantidad de casos de COVID-19, entre los primeros meses de 2021. Objetivo: determinar la efectividad de un programa de capacitación para estudiantes de ciencias médicas en las acciones de prevención contra la COVID-19, durante las pesquisas activas "casa a casa". Métodos: se elaboró y ejecutó un programa de capacitación a partir de la investigación-acción, insertado en las acciones de prevención realizadas por los estudiantes en los escenarios de la comunidad; fueron agrupados en 132 Consultorios Médicos de la Familia (CMF), pertenecientes a los seis policlínicos del municipio Santa Clara. La intervención se efectuó del 8 de marzo al 10 abril de 2021. El universo estuvo constituido por 809 estudiantes, quienes pesquisaron 126 475 personas. Resultados: al finalizar el programa, 508 estudiantes obtuvieron calificaciones de Muy Bien y 132 de Bien, con diferencias significativas entre el nivel de conocimientos antes y después de su aplicación. Conclusiones: el programa de capacitación demostró efectividad porque se modificó el nivel de conocimientos de los estudiantes que participaron, mejoraron sus conocimientos y habilidades para realizar acciones de prevención; ellos lograron la detección precoz de pacientes en riesgo y enfermos de COVID-19.

Background: the increase in preparation actions for medical science students to carry out the "house to house" research was a necessity, taking into account that Santa Clara municipality in Villa Clara province reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases, in the first months of 2021. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of a training program for medical science students in preventive actions against COVID-19, during active "house-to-house" investigations. Methods: a training program based on action research was developed and implemented, inserted in the prevention actions carried out by the students in community settings; they were grouped into 132 Doctor´s Offices, belonging to the six polyclinics of Santa Clara municipality. The intervention was carried out from March 8 to April 10, 2021. The universe consisted of 809 students, who investigated 126,475 people. Results: at the end of the program, 508 students obtained ratings of Very Good and 132 of Good, with significant differences between the level of knowledge before and after its implementation. Conclusions: the training program demonstrated effectiveness because the level of knowledge of the students who participated was modified, their knowledge and skills to carry out preventive actions improved; they achieved early detection of patients at risk and sick with COVID-19.

Necesidades de superación de médicos generales en el manejo de los anticoagulantes orales / Needs to overcome general practitioners in the management of oral anticoagulants

Introducción: el progresivo avance en la edad media de la población ha propiciado un incremento de la prescripción del tratamiento anticoagulante oral en la práctica clínica. Objetivo: caracterizar la preparación sobre el manejo de pacientes con anticoagulantes orales en médicos generales de los policlínicos universitarios "Capitán Roberto Fleites", "Chiqui Gómez-Lubián" y "Santa Clara". Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal en el período enero-diciembre de 2020, en tres policlínicos universitarios del municipio de Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos: análisis-síntesis e inducción-deducción para la fundamentación de la información; empíricos: cuestionario y análisis de documentos; y matemático estadísticos para el procesamientos de los datos. Resultados: el cuestionario permitió valorar los conocimientos sobre el tratamiento con anticoagulantes orales en la categoría Regular en la mayoría de los muestreados; mientras en el análisis del programa se detectaron pocas horas dedicadas al tema investigado y la necesidad sentida de capacitación manifestada por los encuestados. Conclusiones: el diagnóstico realizado confirmó las carencias de los médicos generales en el manejo del paciente en la prescripción del tratamiento con anticoagulantes orales.

Background: the progressive advance in the average age of the population has led to an increase in the prescription of oral anticoagulant treatment in clinical practice. Objective: to characterize the training on the management of patients with oral anticoagulants in general practitioners of the "Capitán Roberto Fleites", "Chiqui Gómez-Lubian" and "Santa Clara" university polyclinics. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out from January to December 2020. Theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis and induction-deduction to support the information; Empirical: questionnaire and analysis of documents and statistical mathematics for data processing. Results: the questionnaire allowed to assess knowledge about treatment with oral anticoagulants in the average category in the majority of those sampled; while in the analysis of the program, few hours dedicated to the subject investigated and the felt need for training expressed by the respondents were detected. Conclusions: the diagnosis made confirmed the shortcomings of general practitioners in the management of medicated patients for the prescription of treatment with oral anticoagulants.

Evaluation of laparoscopic knot training in a silicone model / Avaliação do treinamento de sutura laparoscópica em modelo de silicone

ABSTRACT Introduction: in videolaparoscopic surgery, movements are conducted from a twenty times magnified image of an indirect operative field. The video interface used assumes the need for depth perception using two dimensions instead of three. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of training to perform the laparoscopic knot in a silicone model, in 8-hour courses, and to analyze the correlation of learning outcomes with factors such as: sex, age, laterality, previous knowledge in endosuture and medical specialty. Material and Methods: in this prospective and randomized study, 56 students were evaluated, who took 8-hour courses, with groups of up to ten students. We used: a white box with camera, LCD screen and silicone piece. Four exercises were performed on the silicone mold: right hand, left hand, needle at 45° and back hand. Results: 56 students (mean age = 33.28 years). The female group, n=18, mean age 29.61 years, 17 right-handed and 1 left-handed. The male group, n=38, mean age 34.57 years, 35 right-handers, 1 left-handed and 2 ambidextrous. In both groups, no correlation was observed between the analyzes of well performed knots when correlated with the age or sex of the participants. Conclusion: laparoscopic knot training, in silicone molds, in 8 h courses, proved to be effective. Factors such as gender, age, laterality, previous knowledge in endosuture and medical specialty do not interfere with the learning results.

RESUMO Introdução: na cirurgia videolaparoscópica os movimentos são conduzidos a partir de uma imagem magnificada de vinte vezes de um campo operatório indireto. A interface de vídeo utilizada pressupõe a necessidade de percepção de profundidade utilizando duas dimensões ao invés de três. Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia do treinamento de execução do nó laparoscópico em modelo de silicone, em cursos de 8h, e analisar a correlação dos resultados de aprendizagem com fatores como: sexo, idade, lateralidade, conhecimentos prévios em endosutura e especialidade médica. Material e Métodos: Neste estudo, prospectivo e randomizado, foram avaliados 56 alunos, que realizaram cursos de 8h de duração, com turmas de até dez alunos. Foram utilizados: uma caixa branca com câmera, tela de LCD e peça de silicone. No molde de silicone foram executados quatro exercícios: mão direita, mão esquerda, agulha a 45° e back hand. Resultados: 56 alunos (média de idade = 33,28 anos). O grupo feminino, n=18, média de idade 29,61 anos, 17 destras e 1 canhota. O grupo masculino, n=38, média de idade 34,57 anos, 35 destros, 1 canhoto e 2 ambidestros. Em ambos grupos não foram observados nenhuma correlação entre as análises de nós bem executados quando correlacionados com a idade ou sexo dos participantes. Conclusão: o treinamento de nó laparoscópico, em moldes de silicone, em cursos de 8h de duração, mostrou-se eficaz. Fatores como sexo, idade, lateralidade, conhecimentos prévios em endosutura e especialidade médica, não interferem nos resultados do aprendizado.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Training Program in A Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: An 8-Year Single-Center Experience in Argentina.

INTRODUCTION: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for temporary cardiopulmonary support is one of the most intense and technologically complex therapies offered in medicine. It is a high-risk procedure that requires specific knowledge and technical skills to perform it with good results. OBJECTIVE: The main goal of this study is to describe our extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training program based on the study of specialized nurses and physicians of a simulation teaching experience, conducted in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. The program was developed as a theoretical-practical course with final exam and annual maintenance training sessions, caring for ECMO patients, its implementation and results. METHODS: A descriptive study for registered nurses, intensivists, and cardiac surgeons. A self-administered, anonymous, and voluntary survey was conducted to assess the long-term perception about the program. Demographic data to describe the population was required, and questions about satisfaction and confidence in acquired skills and competences were asked. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed; patient survival and complications were compared before and after ECMO program using chi-square test, and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Twenty-four training courses were performed for 68 professionals. More than 88% of the professionals considered the course components to be adequate and complete; and 94% felt trained to manage the ECMO circuit. Most valued activities were workshops and clinical cases. Since the implementation of the training program, 88 patients were assisted, with a survival rate at discharge of 58%, higher than in the previous period (P=0.03). CONCLUSION: More than 80% of the professionals considered the workshops and simulations as the most useful components. Reliance on the circuit care was higher than in training problem scenarios. Since 2013 we assisted 88 patients on ECMO, with a survival rate at discharge of 58%, within international standards results.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Training Program in A Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: An 8-Year Single-Center Experience in Argentina

ABSTRACT Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for temporary cardiopulmonary support is one of the most intense and technologically complex therapies offered in medicine. It is a high-risk procedure that requires specific knowledge and technical skills to perform it with good results. Objective: The main goal of this study is to describe our extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training program based on the study of specialized nurses and physicians of a simulation teaching experience, conducted in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. The program was developed as a theoretical-practical course with final exam and annual maintenance training sessions, caring for ECMO patients, its implementation and results. Methods: A descriptive study for registered nurses, intensivists, and cardiac surgeons. A self-administered, anonymous, and voluntary survey was conducted to assess the long-term perception about the program. Demographic data to describe the population was required, and questions about satisfaction and confidence in acquired skills and competences were asked. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed; patient survival and complications were compared before and after ECMO program using chi-square test, and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Twenty-four training courses were performed for 68 professionals. More than 88% of the professionals considered the course components to be adequate and complete; and 94% felt trained to manage the ECMO circuit. Most valued activities were workshops and clinical cases. Since the implementation of the training program, 88 patients were assisted, with a survival rate at discharge of 58%, higher than in the previous period (P=0.03). Conclusion: More than 80% of the professionals considered the workshops and simulations as the most useful components. Reliance on the circuit care was higher than in training problem scenarios. Since 2013 we assisted 88 patients on ECMO, with a survival rate at discharge of 58%, within international standards results.

Looking for the Brain Inside the Initial Teacher Training and Outreach Books in Portugal.

The fascination with brain research is widespread, and school teachers are no exception. This growing interest, usually noticed by the increased supply of short-term training or books on how to turn the brain more efficient, leads us to think about their basic training and outreach resources available. Little is known about what the official Initial Teacher Training (ITT) offers concerning the brain literature and if it meets scientific standards. Also, what are the science communication materials that teachers can access to learn about the developing brain remain undiscussed. First, we examined the ITT courses taught in Portuguese Higher Education, both in public and private institutions, to identify the syllabus with updated neuroscientific knowledge. Second, we searched for the neuroscience-related books published in the last 6 years through the National Library of Portugal database. Thirty ITT courses and 35 outreach publications were reviewed through a rapid review methodology. Our results showed an absence of curricular units indicating in their programs that brain research, and its relationship with learning, would be taught in a representative and updated way. In contrast, the number of brain-related books for educators increased in Portugal, corroborating the demand for this field of study by these professionals. Based on the literature that shows how misunderstandings about the brain have increased in school contexts, our discussion recognizes that science outreach could be a way to increase the scientific literacy of school teachers with the research community working more in this direction, but, since a previous problem seems to be unsolved, there is an urgent need for specialized attention to the development of training curricula for future kindergarten and elementary school teachers.

Curso de superación en gestión de riesgo frente a desastres naturales para los docentes de ciencias médicas

RESUMEN Fundamento: la superación docente sobre gestión de riesgo de desastres naturales en ciencias médicas de Cienfuegos se ha caracterizado por el insuficiente tratamiento de su contenido en la actividad profesional, a pesar de ser una temática de marcada importancia, concedida tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Objetivo: diseñar un curso de superacion en gestión de riesgo frente a desastres naturales dirigido a los docentes de ciencias médicas. Métodos: investigación pedagógica realizada en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos en el curso 2020-2021. Se realizó el diagnóstico de las necesidades de aprendizaje, se diseñó el curso y fue sometido a validación por expertos. Se impartió a un grupo de docentes que presentaron tesinas al finalizar el curso. Se utilizaron métodos del nivel teórico como el analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo, histórico-lógico, y del nivel empírico la modelación y la encuesta. Resultados: el curso fue estructurado en cinco temas que incluyeron los problemas relacionados con la identificación, el análisis y evaluación de riesgo, como parte de los pasos necesarios para comprender la gestión del riesgo y el aprendizaje de sus tres etapas: proactiva correctiva y reactiva. Los expertos lo consideraron factible, pertinente y de elevada calidad. Los cursistas presentaron tesinas con gran rigor científico metodológico que sirvieron de plataforma en proyectos investigativos y trabajos de ciencia, tecnología y sociedad. Conclusiones: el curso contribuyó al incremento de los conocimientos de los docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos en cuanto a la gestion de riesgo de desastres.

ABSTRACT Background: the teaching improvement on natural disaster risk management in medical sciences in Cienfuegos has been characterized by insufficient treatment of its content in professional activity, despite being an importance subject, granted both nationally and internationally. Objective: to design a course of improvement in risk management against natural disasters aimed at medical sciences teachers. Methods: pedagogical research carried out at the Cienfuegos Faculty of Medical Sciences in the 2020-2021 academic year. The learning needs diagnosis was carried out, the course was designed and it was submit to validation by experts. It was given to a group of teachers who presented thesis at the end of the course. Methods of the theoretical level such as analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, historical-logical, and of the empirical level modeling and survey were used. Results: the course was structured in five topics that included problems related to risk identification, analysis and evaluation, as part of the necessary steps to understand risk management and learning its three stages: proactive, corrective and reactive. The experts considered it feasible, relevant and of high quality. The students presented thesis with great scientific methodological rigor that served as a platform in research projects and works on science, technology and society. Conclusions: the course contributed to increase the teachers' knowledge of the Cienfuegos Medical Sciences Faculty regarding disaster risk management.