Estrategia de superación profesional para potenciar la cultura informacional del docente universitario con el uso de herramientas infotecnológicas / Professional development strategy for the improvement of the information culture of university teachers through the use of information technology tools

Fundamento:La cultura informacional en las universidades desarrolla en los docentes universitarios buenas prácticas educativas con el uso de la información mediante herramientas infotecnológicas.Objetivo:Proponer una estrategia de superación profesional para potenciar la cultura informacional del docente universitario, con el uso de herramientas infotecnológicas.Metodología:Investigación pedagógica realizada en la universidad de Sancti Spíritus “José Martí Pérez” durante el periodo de tiempo comprendido entre el año 2020 y el 2021. Se utilizó el método histórico lógico y el inductivo deductivo para determinar los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos que sustentan la cultura informacional en el proceso de superación profesional. La modelación, además de permitir estructurar la estrategia que se propone; permitió determinar los objetivos, etapas y la selección de las formas organizativas de las acciones propuestas. El criterio de expertos para evaluar la pertinencia de la propuesta mediante la comparación por pares.Resultados:Una estrategia de superación profesional estructurada en 4 etapas (diagnóstico, planeación estratégica, instrumentación, evaluación), que sustentada en el uso de herramientas infotecnológicas se orienta a potenciar la cultura informacional del docente universitario.Conclusiones:La estrategia de superación profesional propuesta resulta viable para potenciar la cultura informacional del docente universitario; la misma tiene una adecuada correspondencia entre sus etapas y acciones, los fundamentos y exigencias pedagógicas.[AU]

Aprendizaje Basado en Casos Clínicos (CCBL): una metodología activa aplicable a carreras de ciencias de la salud / Clinical Case-based Learning (CCBL): an active methodology applicable to health sciences careers

Se realizó un análisis bibliográfico sobre la utilización de casos clínicos como estrategia didáctica en las carreras de medicina, enfermería, kinesiología y nutrición. Es fundamental para los docentes estar innovando continuamente en las estrategias de aprendizaje, y promover una flexibilización curricular, para mejorar los procesos de enseñanza universitaria, impulsando un cambio en las metodologías docentes en función del estudiante de manera activa, dando paso a un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje dinámico que se adapta a las circunstancias históricas sociales. El objetivo de esta revisión es analizar las evidencias disponibles sobre la utilización de casos clínicos y su aporte a las habilidades y competencias exigidas en los perfiles de estas cuatro carreras de la salud

A bibliographical analysis was carried out on the use of clinical cases as a didactic strategy in medicine, nursing, kinesiology and nutrition undergraduate programs. Is essential for teachers to be continuously innovated in learning strategies, and promote curricular flexibility, to improve university teaching processes, promoting a change in teaching methodologies based on the student in an active way, giving way to a teaching process -dynamic learning that adapts to historical-social circumstances. The objective of this review was to analyze the available evidence on the use of clinical cases and their contribution to the skills and competencies required in the profiles of these four health undergraduate programs

Percepción docente de la evaluación en las prácticas clínicas de enfermería / Professors' perception about evaluation of clinical nursing practice

Introducción: La metaevaluación como instrumento en los procesos de calidad ha favorecido la toma de decisiones de las Instituciones de Educación Superior en cuanto a la mejora del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje, al permitir un seguimiento de los discursos de la academia y su puesta en práctica por los docentes, por lo que se han encontrado nuevas interpretaciones del fenómeno evaluativo. Objetivo: Describir las percepciones de los profesores sobre la evaluación del programa de enfermería de la Universidad de Santander en el período académico B-2018 en la formación de la práctica clínica. Métodos: Investigación descriptiva, exploratoria y de tipo cualitativa. La población estuvo conformada por docentes de asignaturas teórico-prácticas del programa de enfermería de la Universidad de Santander. El muestreo fue intencionado-selección por criterios. Los datos recolectados se procesaron a través del software IRAMUTEQ. Resultados: El soporte del análisis lexical definió dos ejes temáticos, formados por cuatro clases semánticas. Estos fueron: Eje temático No. 1: Proceso cuantitativo a superar que contiene las clases 1 y 2 (Evaluación como calificación y Proceso de doble vía); y Eje temático No. 2: Pautas de valoración que contiene las clases 3 y 4 (Progreso centrado en el estudiante y Valoración final del hacer). Conclusiones: La percepción de los docentes frente a la evaluación de la práctica clínica de enfermería es considerada en términos de medición y calificación(AU)

Introduction: Meta-evaluation, as an instrument in quality processes, has permitted to support decision-making inhigher education institutions, with respect to improvement of the teaching-learning process, by allowing to followup academic discourses and their implementation by professors; in this scenario, new interpretations of the evaluation phenomenon have been found. Objective: To describe professors' perceptions about the evaluation of the Nursing program at University of Santander in the academic period B-2018 concerning clinical practice formation. Methods: Descriptive, exploratory and qualitative research. The population was made up of professors of theoretical-practical subjects of the Nursing program ofUniversity of Santander. The sampling was intentional (selection by criteria). The data collected was processed using the IRAMUTEQ software. Results: The lexical analysis support resulted in two thematic axes, made up of four semantic classes:thematic axis # 1 (quantitative process to be passed), which contains the classes 1 and 2 (evaluation as qualification and feedback process); and thematic axis # 2 (evaluation guidelines), which contain the classes 3 and 4 (student-centered progress and final evaluation of performance). Conclusions: Professors' perception about the evaluation of clinical nursing practice is considered in terms of measurement and qualification (AU)

Implementing the National Incident Management System at schools of nursing in response to COVID-19.

Unprecedented financial and logistical barriers in educating nurses during COVID-19 have threatened nursing education. The purpose of this article is to provide a template to facilitate the maintenance and stability of teaching and learning in a pandemic environment for nursing school administration and faculty leaders. The National Incident Management System (NIMS), previously used in training nurses for emergency preparation and response, has been applied as a guiding framework. The framework consists of five elements: Preparedness, Communication/Information Management, Resource Management, Command and Ongoing Management/Maintenance. This paper addresses how schools of nursing may apply each of these elements to address both the needs of the institution and community. The Comprehensive Vulnerability Management paradigm is further offered as a lens for professional development. Free preparedness education is showcased from leading nursing and healthcare professional and government organizations. Finally, the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies are used for integrating NIMS and social dimensions of disaster. Such tools may equip academic leaders at schools of nursing to surmount challenges posed by the pandemic, and to ensure educational readiness to respond to global health crisis through use of the NIMS framework.

Remote Interviewer Training for COVID-19 Data Collection: Challenges and Lessons Learned From 3 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

There is an urgent need for data to inform coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response efforts. At the same time, the pandemic has created challenges for data collection, one of which is interviewer training in the context of social distancing. In sub-Saharan Africa, in-person interviewer training and face-to-face data collection remain the norm, requiring researchers to think creatively about transitioning to remote settings to allow for safer data collection that respects government guidelines. Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA, formerly PMA2020) has collected both cross-sectional and longitudinal data on key reproductive health measures in Africa and Asia since 2013. Relying on partnerships with in-country research institutes and cadres of female interviewers recruited from sampled communities, the project was well-positioned to transition to collecting data on COVID-19 from the onset of the pandemic. This article presents PMA's development of a remote training system for COVID-19 surveys in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, and Nigeria, including challenges faced and lessons learned. We demonstrate that remote interviewer training can be a viable approach when data are critically needed and in-person learning is not possible. We also argue against systematic replacement of in-person trainings with remote learning, instead recommending consideration of local context and a project's individual circumstances when contemplating a transition to remote interviewer training.

Assessment of a multiprofessional training programme by in situ simulation in the maternity units of the Pays de Loire regional perinatal network.

INTRODUCTION: Initially dispensed in specialized simulation centers, simulation training has recently begun to take place directly in healthcare facilities, that is, in situ. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of training by in situ simulation in obstetrics. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The training program, dispensed over a 2-day period, took place in maternity units of the members of the Pays de la Loire perinatal network, Réseau Sécurité Naissance (Network Safety Birth). All participants received a learner satisfaction questionnaire to complete (5-point Likert-like scales). Then, at least 6 months later, each maternity ward received a general questionnaire to assess the effect of the training, as well as a second questionnaire specific to each institution, about the areas for improvement proposed by the teaching team after debriefings. RESULTS: The 14 establishments included in our study returned 375 satisfaction questionnaires. In all, 91.1 % were very satisfied and reported that the training met their expectations, and 99.7 % thought the program would have an impact on their professional practice. More than 94 % of the learners wanted more simulation sessions. Among the 14 facilities, 9 (64.3 %) returned their evaluation questionnaires. In 44.4 % of cases, they reported improvement in team cohesion and in team communication, while the others reported these elements remained stable. All maternity units reported that the training had a positive impact on their team, and that they would be interested in new training program with in situ simulation. DISCUSSION: Most participants clearly appreciated this training. In situ simulation training also led to the identification of areas for improvements, many of them accomplished, through the drafting of protocols or material modifications aimed at improving staff practices and therefore global patient care. There are many ways by which these training programs can be made sustainable, including the development of a new training program of in situ simulation or the creation of onsite simulation sessions on demand or by the professionals at each institution. CONCLUSION: This survey demonstrated the enthusiasm of healthcare professionals about in situ simulation. Moreover, overall improvement in team communication and cohesion was reported in the medium term (evaluation at more than 6 months). The interest of continuing these training sessions appears undeniable.

The interprofessional VA quality scholars program: Promoting predoctoral nursing scientists and their career trajectories.

BACKGROUND: The VA Quality Scholars (VAQS) program is an interprofessional fellowship that provides a unique opportunity for predoctoral nurse scientists to embed their work in quality improvement learning "laboratories" to inform their scholarship, science, and research. PURPOSE: To describe the VAQS program in relation to promoting nursing science and predoctoral nurse scientist (PhD) career trajectories, and to propose policy implications. METHOD: Data were collected on all predoctoral (PhD, DNP) nurses who entered and completed the VAQS program nationally. FINDINGS: A total of 17 predoctoral nurses (11 PhD and 6 DNP) have completed the VAQS program. Ten predoctoral PhD nurses (91%) completed their degree while in the program. Nine predoctoral PhD nurses (82%) entered a postdoctoral fellowship, and many obtained positions as faculty at research-intensive universities postfellowship. DISCUSSION: The knowledge, skills, and experiences gained by predoctoral nurse scientists from the VAQS's program contribute to their nursing research and professional career growth.

Evaluating a Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Leveraging the Parent Perspective.

Postsecondary education (PSE) programs serving individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) aim to improve life outcomes by increasing skills in three key areas: academics, independent living, and employment. To ensure that PSE programs are successful, ongoing evaluations are necessary. It is particularly important to gather parental perspectives given the integral role they play regarding decision making for students with ID. This qualitative study analyzed data from 58 interviews conducted with parents whose child was enrolled in a PSE program nested within a large public university. Thematic analysis with a deductive approach was the established theoretical model used to guide the analysis. Themes related to capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior are presented, and future recommendations for PSE programs are discussed.

A Combination of Self-debriefing and Instructor-led Debriefing Improves Team Effectiveness in Health Science Students.

BACKGROUND: Debriefing is considered a critical component of simulation-based learning, but the differences between different debriefing methods remain unclear. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the debriefing assessment, problem-solving process, and team effectiveness among students who received instructor-led debriefing, self-debriefing, and combined debriefing. METHODS: An experimental design was conducted with 250 students (nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy). Differences in the Debriefing Experience Scale (DES), Problem Solving Inventory (PSI), and Communication and Teamwork Skills (CATS) assessment between the groups were measured. RESULTS: In nursing students, the combined debriefing group had the highest scores for the CATS assessment (P < .001) and for the coordination (P < .001), cooperation (P = .012), and communication (P = .002) categories. No significant differences were observed between debriefing groups for DES or PSI. CONCLUSIONS: Combined debriefing improves communication and team skills in students. Educators might promote combined debriefing after simulation sessions as it seems to improve team effectiveness.

Oficinas profissionalizantes para reinserção de internos de um centro terapêutico de toxicômanos no mercado de trabalho / Professional workshops for reinsertion of internal staff from a drug rehabilitation center in the labor market / Cursos profesionales para la reinserción de internos de un centro terapéutico de toxicómanos en el mercado laboral

Objetivo: desenvolver atividades a fim de facilitar a reinserção social e no mercado de trabalho de dependentes químicos residentes da comunidade terapêutica Fazenda Paraíso, um centro de recuperação de toxicômanose alcoólatras do noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Método: trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualiquantitativa, com caráter descritivo. Quinze internos com idade entre 16 e 49 anos participaram de oficinas com cunho teórico/prático ministradas por docentes e acadêmicos do curso de graduação de Farmácia. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes estava com idade acima dos 30 anos, e 80% tinham somente formação em educação básica. Constatou-se que o emprego é capaz de gerar estabilidade financeira, além de proporcionar dignidade e trazer reconhecimento por parte da sociedade, sendo então importante para o toxicômano. Conclusão: o profissional farmacêutico pode ser um grande aliado na reinserção do dependente químico na sociedade, seja pela ministração de oficinas ou palestras de educação em saúde

Objective: to develop activities that facilitate social and labor market reintegration of drug addicts residing in Fazenda Paraíso, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Methods: this qualitative/quantitative study of descriptive character included 15 interns aged 16 to 49 years who participated in workshops of theoretical/practical nature taught by educators of the Pharmacy graduation course. Results: most participants were over 30 years old, and 80% had only basic education. Employment was shown to allow for financial stability, as well as to provide dignity and recognition by society, and it is considered important for drug addicts. Conclusion: pharmacy professionals can be great allies in the reintegration of drug addicts in society by providing workshops or lectures on health education

Objetivo: desarrollar actividades para facilitar la reinserción social y laboral de los toxicómanos que residen en la comunidad terapêutica Fazenda Paraíso, un centro para la recuperación de toxicómanos y alcohólicos en el noroeste del estado de Rio Grande do Sul. Método: estudio cualitativo y cuantitativo con carácter descriptivo. 15 pasantes de entre 16 y 49 años participaron en talleres teórico-prácticos impartidos por profesores y académicos del curso de graduación de Farmacia. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes tenían más de 30 años, y el 80% solo tenían la educación básica. Se observó que el empleo es capaz de generar estabilidad financiera, además de proporcionar dignidad y reconocimiento por parte de la sociedad, lo cual es importante para el toxicómano. Conclusión: el profesional farmacéutico puede ayudar en la reintegración del toxicómano en la sociedad, por medio de la impartición de cursos o conferencias sobre la educación para la salud

Actividades de superación profesional en el Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas Guantánamo / Professional development activities at the Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas Guantánamo

Introducción: La superación profesional constituye un conjunto de procesos de enseñanza- aprendizaje que posibilitan a los graduados universitarios y trabajadores, la adquisición y perfeccionamiento continuo de los conocimientos y habilidades requeridos para mejorar el desempeño de sus responsabilidades y funciones laborales en diferentes sectores. Objetivo: Diagnosticar el estado actual de la superación profesional impartida por el Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas Guantánamo para el incremento de estas actividades en el Aula Virtual de Salud. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo-transversal en el centro antes mencionado, durante el período de 2016-2019, se cuantificaron las actividades impartidas según modalidades de superación desarrolladas, así como las categorías ocupacionales, docentes e investigativas de quienes recibieron las actividades de superación. Resultados: Los Programas de Alfabetización Informacional y la redacción de artículos relacionaron la mayor cifra de participantes en los últimos años. Se desarrollaron cursos de Alfabetización Informacional (ALFIN), Redacción Científica y otros específicos que nutren al profesional de habilidades en su desarrollo como investigador. Conclusiones: Los profesionales reconocen la importancia de estar alfabetizados informacionalmente una vez que están al tanto de lo que acontece según sus temas de interés y adquieren las habilidades para consultar y recuperar información, empleando fuentes de información confiables(AU)

Introduction: Professional development embraces several teaching-learning processes that contribute for acquiring and improving in graduated universitary students and workers the required knowledge and skills to succeed in their responsibilities and job functions in different work sectors. Objective: To diagnose current state of the professional development plan given at the Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas Guantánamo in order to be implemented via Aula Virtual de Salud. Method: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted at the aforementioned center, during the period 2016 to 2019. The number of activities provided according to the postgraduated development courses, as well as the occupational, teaching and research categories of those who received the training, were quantified. Results: Information literacy and article writing programs were marked with the highest number of participants in the last years. Several courses including Information literacy (ALFIN), scientific writing and others, which help professionals in their way to increase they skills as researchers, were conducted. Conclusions: Professional population admit the importance of information literacy as it enables them to be updated on any interest subject and to acquire skills for consulting and retrieving information using confidence data sources(AU)

Introdução: O aperfeiçoamento profissional constitui um conjunto de processos de ensino-aprendizagem que permitem aos diplomados universitários e aos trabalhadores, a aquisição e melhoria contínua dos conhecimentos e competências necessários. Objetivo: Diagnosticar o estado atual de aperfeiçoamento profissional ministrado pelo Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas Guantánamo para incrementar essas atividades na Sala Virtual de Saúde. Método: Estudo transversal descritivo realizado no referido centro, durante o período de 2016-2019, as atividades ministradas foram quantificadas de acordo com as modalidades de aperfeiçoamento desenvolvidas, bem como as categorias ocupacionais, de ensino e pesquisa dos que receberam as atividades de melhoria. Resultados: Os Programas de alfabetização informacional e a redação de artigos relacionaram o maior número de participantes nos últimos anos. Foram desenvolvidos cursos de Alfabetização Informacional (ALFIN), Redação Científica e outros cursos específicos que nutrem as competências do profissional em seu desenvolvimento como pesquisador. Conclusões: Os profissionais reconhecem a importância de serem alfabetizados em informação, uma vez que estão cientes do que está acontecendo de acordo com seus temas de interesse e adquirem habilidades para consultar e recuperar informações, utilizando fontes de informação confiáveis(AU)

Educación interprofesional: una propuesta de la Universidad de Navarra / Interprofessional education: A proposal from the University of Navarra

La asistencia sanitaria centrada en el paciente es la clave para una atención humana a la persona y a su familia. La práctica colaborativa en equipos interprofesionales resulta imprescindible para alcanzar una atención sanitaria de calidad. La universidad tiene la responsabilidad de preparar a sus graduados para trabajar en equipos interprofesionales. Una enseñanza/aprendizaje centrada en la persona, fundamentada en las competencias que definen la educación interprofesional, es clave para que nuestros estudiantes reconozcan la necesidad del trabajo colaborativo. Este artículo detalla un proyecto docente de educación interprofesional de la Universidad de Navarra, donde estudiantes de las facultades de medicina, enfermería y farmacia aprenden juntos y de manera gradual, las claves de cómo trabajar en equipo

Patient-centered healthcare is the key to humane care for the person and their family. Collaborative practice in interprofessional teams is essential to achieve quality healthcare. The University has the responsibility to prepare its graduates to work in interprofessional teams. A person-centered teaching-learning, based on the competences that define interprofessional education, is key for our students to recognize the need for a collaborative work. This article details a teaching project on interprofessional education at the University of Navarra, where students from medical, nursing school nad pharmacy gradually learn together the keys of a teamwork