A short-term evaluation of oral hygiene education methods in fixed orthodontics patients: a randomized clinical trial comparing assistant training, software, and social media.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of different oral hygiene education strategies on periodontal health in fixed orthodontic patients in a one-month period: assistant-led instruction, social media-based education, and custom-made software. METHODS: Sixty orthodontic patients from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences' Dentistry School were randomly assigned into three groups. Each group received oral health education differently: via assistant instruction, educational videos on social media, or a researcher-designed software for Android smartphones. After a month, participants' oral health was evaluated using the plaque index (PI) and the gingival index (GI). RESULTS: Assistant-led education group demonstrated the highest PI (1.26 ± 0.70) and GI (0.92 ± 0.67), while the software group reported the lowest indices (PI = 0.68, GI = 0.46 ± 0.46). The social media group's measurements fell between these extremes (PI = 0.89 ± 0.75, GI = 0.60 ± 0.52). Significant group differences were found for both PI and GI (P = 0.028 and P = 0.047, respectively). Pairwise comparison revealed significantly lower PI and GI in the software group compared to the assistant group. No significant differences were found between the social media and other groups. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the use of specially designed software could be the most effective strategy for improving oral hygiene in orthodontic patients. Meanwhile, traditional assistant-led education showed the least effectiveness. The study supports the potential benefit of utilizing digital tools, such as bespoke software and social media, in oral health education for orthodontic patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) database with the identification code IRCT20200609047705N2 in 13.07.2021.

Computer-based inquiry to enhance science process skills in undergraduate students using physiological data.

The analysis of spontaneous tail coiling (STC) in zebrafish embryos is a functional parameter that allows the study of motor development. It has recently gained relevance as a biomarker to assess the neurotoxicity of environmental substances. Its practicability in the laboratory makes it an excellent pedagogical tool for promoting students' inquiry skills. However, the time and cost of materials and facilities limit their usage in undergraduate laboratories. This study presents the design of a computer-based educational module called ZebraSTMe, which is based on a tail coiling assay and aims to improve science process skills in undergraduate students by connecting them to relevant and novel content. We evaluate students' perception of learning, the quality of materials used, and the knowledge gained. Our results show that students perceived an improvement in their statistical analysis, representation, and discussion of experimental data. Additionally, the students evaluated the quality and ease of use of the materials and provided feedback for revision. A thematic analysis of the opinions revealed that the module activities promoted students' reflection on their professional strengths and weaknesses.NEW & NOTEWORTHY ZebraSTMe is a novel computer-based educational module that utilizes spontaneous tail coiling analysis in zebrafish embryos to enhance undergraduate students' scientific inquiry skills. By addressing the challenges of time, cost, and laboratory resources, the module improves students' science process skills and promotes reflection on their professional strengths and weaknesses. The innovative ZebraSTMe exemplifies the potential of integrating cutting-edge research topics into undergraduate education, leading to more engaging and effective learning experiences in physiology and other scientific disciplines.

Virtual immunology: an educational software to encourage antigen-antibody interaction learning.

Immunology is a knowledge area of paramount importance in life sciences and health care professional education with diverse applications, as well as for a general public understanding of issues related to vaccination. However, many concepts are complex and difficult to understand based only on conventional classes or static images. The use of tools, such as educational software, may enhance the learning of dynamic molecular phenomena that occur in our bodies. Virtual Immunology is a software that aims to facilitate the learning of certain complex immunology concepts. Herein, we present the "Antigen-antibody interactions" module that was used and evaluated by 127 students and 3 teachers from medical schools from 2 universities, 1 public and 1 private, both in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pretest/posttest research design was used to assess student learning in a randomized sample. To evaluate user perceptions concerning software quality, 14 statements were analyzed using a Likert scale. Results indicate suitable evaluations from both students and teachers concerning the "Antigen-antibody module" as an auxiliary tool in immunology teaching. The software was well rated as an educational resource since it allows dynamically viewing immunological phenomena. In addition, its ease of use and immunological process visualization were the best-evaluated parameters by the students, who recommended this software module as an auxiliary learning tool. The use of the evaluated software may motivate students and aid in the understanding of immunology-related concepts, becoming a complementary tool that may enhance the teaching-learning process.

Implementation of Educational-Interactive-Psychiatric Management Software for Patients with Bipolar Disorder.

Background: Bipolar disorder is considered a psychiatric disease without any effective screening questionnaire to monitor and manage Iranian patients. This study aims to implement a researcher-made questionnaire in the form of educational interactive software for better management of patients with bipolar disorder and prevent further complications. Methods: The present cross-sectional study evaluated the efficacy of psychoeducational-interactive-therapeutic software for patients with bipolar disorder, which is a network-based software providing a researcher-made questionnaire in a planned manner. This software can predict the occurrence of future bipolar episodes for each patient by using artificial intelligence algorithms after the occurrence of two mood episodes as the training phase. The patients with bipolar disorder were asked to use the software for a year and their mood episodes were compared before and after using the software. We evaluate the reliability of the questionnaires in the software with internal consistency using alpha Cronbach test and test-retest analysis. Face validity and content validity were also evaluated. Results: The content validity index of the instrument was 93%, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the whole questionnaire was 0.955. Also, the ICC coefficient for this questionnaire is above 0.70, and the correlation coefficient of the answers in all constructs of the questionnaire is more than 0.8. Thirty male patients with bipolar disorder who experienced four episodes of mood swings per year experienced an average of 2 mood episodes per year following the use of this software. Conclusion: Our Psychoeducational-interactive-therapeutic software is the first Persian language software based on artificial intelligence to monitor clinical symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder, which uses a standard questionnaire to predict the incidence of episodes of depression and mania in these patients.

Open educational resources in immunology education.

The use of computers as a pedagogical resource is currently on the rise. In the case of immunology, students present difficulties in visualizing molecular phenomena. Thus the use of animations and simulations available on the internet might facilitate the learning of complex immunological concepts. In this context, it is important to map and assess the currently available resources that may be used for educational purposes. This study comprises the search and analysis of educational immunology software freely available on the internet, which can aid students and health professionals in effective learning and continuing education scenarios. A detailed search in English on the existence of free software was carried out on websites and scientific databases. The results clearly indicate a lack of freely available and scientifically validated immunology educational software, despite the existence of several software programs that could be used as auxiliary teaching tools.

The Effect of Educational Software, Video Modelling and Group Discussion on Social-Skill Acquisition Among Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities.

BACKGROUND: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often demonstrate difficulties in social skills. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a comprehensive intervention program on the acquisition of social skills among students with mild IDD. METHOD: Single subject multiple baseline design across situations was used for teaching five school-age children with mild IDD social skills embedded in school-based situations. RESULTS: Results demonstrate that the intervention program that included video modelling and games embedded with group discussions and simulations increased the level and use of adequate social behaviours within the school's natural environment. CONCLUSIONS: Results demonstrate the unique attribution of a comprehensive interactive program for acquisition and transfer of participants' social skills such as language pragmatics and social rules within the school environment. Group discussions and simulations were beneficial and enabled both group and personalized instruction through the unique application of the program designed for the study.

A Python-based educational software tool for visualizing bioinformatics alignment algorithms.

Bioinformatics education can be defined as the teaching and learning of how to use software tools, along with mathematical and statistical analysis, to solve biological problems. Although many resources are available, most students still struggle to understand even the simplest sequence alignment algorithms. Applying visualizations to these topics benefits both lecturers and students. Unfortunately, educational software for visualizing step-bystep processes in the user experience of sequence alignment algorithms is rare. In this article, an educational visualization tool for biological sequence alignment is presented, and the source code is released in order to encourage the collaborative power of open-source software, with the expectation of further contributions from the community in the future. Two different modules are integrated to enable a student to investigate the characteristics of alignment algorithms.

Development and validation of an educational software based in artificial neural networks for training in radiology (JORCAD) through an interactive learning activity.

The use of Computer Aided Detection (CAD) software has been previously documented as a valuable tool to improve specialist training in Radiology. This research assesses the utility of an educational software tool aimed to train residents in Radiology and other related medical specialties and students from Medicine degree. This in-house developed software, called JORCAD, integrates a CAD system based in Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with annotated cases from radiological image databases. The methodology followed for software validation was expert judgement after completing an interactive learning activity. Participants received a theoretical session and a software usage tutorial and afterwards utilized the application in a dedicated workstation to analyze a series of proposed cases of thorax computed tomography (CT) and mammography. A total of 26 expert participants from the Radiology Department at Salamanca University Hospital (15 specialists and 11 residents) fulfilled the activity and evaluated different aspects through a series of surveys: software usability, case navigation tools, CAD module utility for learning and JORCAD educational capabilities. Participants also graded imaging cases to establish JORCAD usefulness for training radiology residents. According to the statistical analysis of survey results and expert cases scoring, along with their opinions, it can be concluded that JORCAD software is a useful tool for training future specialists. The combination of CAD with annotated cases from validated databases enhances learning, offering a second opinion and changing the usual training paradigm. Including software as JORCAD in residency training programs of Radiology and other medical specialties would have a positive effect on trainees' background knowledge.

Design science research application in medical radiation science education: A case study on the evaluation of a developed artifact.

Design Science Research (DSR) combines quantitative and qualitative approaches for educational research. One of the critical steps of DSR is the evaluation phase. In this phase, the artifact's utility, fitness, and usefulness are noted and reviewed. Since the DSR applied to health science is limited, this paper aims to present the evaluation phase of a study that developed an artifact for training student radiographers in chest pattern recognition. The artifact which is described in detail elsewhere by Mdletshe et al. [1], was developed as a tailor-made solution in medical radiation sciences education (MRSE), using DSR. During the evaluation of the artifact, the System Usability Scale (SUS) was used for the quantitative evaluation of the artifact. Meanwhile, the qualitative approach was performed using a hierarchy of qualitative criteria based on a review of multiple sources. This study demonstrated the DSR key concepts of the evaluation phase applied to health science. The presented case will help to demonstrate the implementation of the evaluation phase in a research project in health sciences (MRSE).

Acceptance of productivity software as a course management and collaboration tool among student pharmacists.

INTRODUCTION: The acceleration and availability of digital tools has fundamentally changed the classroom environment, making selecting the correct tools an increasingly important function for instructors. To assist educators seeking to introduce such tools into the classroom, this research describes the acceptance of productivity software as a pharmacy management course and collaboration tool by second-year student pharmacists. METHODS: A mixed methods approach assessed student pharmacists' acceptance and use of a cloud-based, productivity platform. All students were provided with Evernote Business to manage group-based assignments, facilitate team-based projects, and store course materials. Students were surveyed at three time points throughout the semester using a validated instrument based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Software acceptance and applicability were assessed across time points and structural equation modeling determined UTAUT model fit. Focus groups provided direct student feedback guided by UTAUT. RESULTS: Baseline technology acceptance was lower for Evernote than Blackboard. Effort expectancy and attitudes toward technology improved in three of four items each for Evernote and anxiety toward using the new software declined from baseline. Model fit was not ideal, suggesting similar conditions for acceptance of either platform and performance expectancy may not significantly predict intention to use. Student feedback suggested that acceptance may be improved if software has college-wide buy-in and was required. CONCLUSIONS: Introducing productivity software in the middle of the curriculum is not ideal, but could be impactful if provided earlier, integrated with existing systems, and aligned with observed students' learning needs.

Multimedia educativa: Examen Físico del Aparato Cardiovascular

Introducción: La formación de estudiantes de las Ciencias Médicas se inició como algo netamente presencial; al pasar el tiempo las invenciones fueron formando parte de la práctica médica y educativa, donde la educación digital tomó un puesto relevante. Objetivo: Diseñar un software educativo para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las características del examen físico del aparato cardiovascular. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de innovación y desarrollo tecnológico con el diseño de una multimedia, usando la plataforma Chreasoft, para el estudio del examen físico del aparato cardiovascular en la Filial de Ciencias Médicas Nuevitas durante el curso 2020 - 2021. El universo de aplicación del software se conformó por los 33 estudiantes de 3er. año de la carrera de medicina. Resultados: Durante el diagnóstico inicial, tres estudiantes resultaron evaluados de mal. En la evaluación final, luego de utilizar el software, predominó el uso de bibliografía digital e impresa; además se evidenció un incremento en el nivel de información de los estudiantes, ya que la mayoría obtuvo calificación de bien; se destacó el nivel de satisfacción en la categoría de alto tras el uso del software educativo por los estudiantes. Conclusiones: La multimedia Examen Físico del Aparato Cardiovascular constituye, en nuestro medio, un aporte al proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje y tributa al modo de actuación del futuro egresado, mediante la formación de valores, interactividad con el contenido, retroalimentación, evaluación y el desarrollo de habilidades, como el trabajo independiente y la autopreparación.

Introduction: The training of medical sciences students began as something involving purely face-to-face activities; but as time passed, the inventions became part of the medical and educational practice where digital education reached a relevant position. Objective: To design an educational software for the teaching and learning of the characteristics of the physical examination of the cardiovascular system. Methods: A study of innovation and technological development was carried out with the design of a multimedia, using the Chreasoft platform for the study of the physical examination of the cardiovascular system at the Subsidiary of Medical Sciences Nuevitas during the 2020 - 2021 academic year. The universe of application of the software was made up of the 33 students in the 3rd year of medical studies. Results: During the initial diagnosis, three students were evaluated as poor. In the final evaluation, after using the software, the use of digital and printed bibliography predominated. In addition, an increase in the level of information among students was evidenced since most of them were evaluated as good; after the use of the educational software the high level of satisfaction expressed by the students was highlighted. Conclusions: The multimedia Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System constitutes, in our field, a contribution to the teaching-learning process and contributes to the way of acting of the future graduate through the formation of values, interactivity with the content, feedback, evaluation and development of skills, independent work, and self-preparation.

Automatic Analysis of Pronunciations for Children with Speech Sound Disorders.

Computer-Assisted Pronunciation Training (CAPT) systems aim to help a child learn the correct pronunciations of words. However, while there are many online commercial CAPT apps, there is no consensus among Speech Language Therapists (SLPs) or non-professionals about which CAPT systems, if any, work well. The prevailing assumption is that practicing with such programs is less reliable and thus does not provide the feedback necessary to allow children to improve their performance. The most common method for assessing pronunciation performance is the Goodness of Pronunciation (GOP) technique. Our paper proposes two new GOP techniques. We have found that pronunciation models that use explicit knowledge about error pronunciation patterns can lead to more accurate classification whether a phoneme was correctly pronounced or not. We evaluate the proposed pronunciation assessment methods against a baseline state of the art GOP approach, and show that the proposed techniques lead to classification performance that is more similar to that of a human expert.

Desarrollo y aplicación de un software educativo bidimensional para el proceso de enseñanza del diseño de Prótesis Parcial Removible / Validation of a two-dimensional educational software for the learning process of the design of Removable Partial Dentures

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar e implementar un software educativo bidimensional para el proceso de aprendizaje del diseño de Prótesis Parciales Removibles.Materiales y métodos: Se utilizó el método científico y procedimientos de evaluación educativa para abordar las necesidades de la asignatura de Prótesis Parcial Removible en la Facultad de Odontología de la UNMSM de Perú en el año 2022. Se utilizó análisis, síntesis y encuestas. Se examinó la aplicabilidad del software y el cumplimiento de los requerimientos de enseñanza y aprendizaje, no sólo en la UNMSM sino en cualquier universidad con requerimientos y características similares. Resultados: La aplicación in-terna del software arrojó un valor final del 96%, mientras que la evaluación de alumnos y docentes mostró un 90% de aceptación, al considerar que el SEDUPPR es sencillo para instalar, sencillo en su manejo y funcionamiento, y es muy útil para aprender diseño de PPR. Conclusiones: El software educativo bidimensional diseñado para el proceso de aprendizaje de Prótesis Parcial Removible es aplicable y puede ser implementado en diferentes ámbitos educativos.

Objective: The objective of this study was to develop and implement a two-dimensional educational software for the learning process of designing Removable Partial Prostheses.Materials and Methods: The scientific method and educational evaluation procedures were utilized to address the needs of the Removable Partial Prosthesis subject in the Fa-culty of Dentistry at the UNMSM in Peru in 2022. Analysis, synthesis, and surveys were used. The software's applicability and fulfillment of teaching and learning requirements were examined, not only at the UNMSM but also in any university with similar require-ments and characteristics. Results: The internal application of the software yielded a final value of 96%, while the evaluation of students and teachers showed a 90% acceptance rate, considering that SEDUPPR is simple to install, easy to use and operate, and is very useful for learn PPR design. Conclusion: The two-dimensional educational software designed for the learning process of Removable Partial Prosthesis is applicable and can be implemented in different educational settings.

Listening to the student voice to improve educational software.

Academics often develop software for teaching and learning purposes with the best of intentions, only to be disappointed by the low acceptance rate of the software by their students once it is implemented. In this study, the focus is on software that was designed to enable veterinary students to record their clinical skills. A pilot of the software clearly showed that the program had not been received as well as had been anticipated, and therefore the researchers used a group interview and a questionnaire with closed-ended and open-ended questions to obtain the students' feedback. The open-ended questions were analysed with conceptual content analysis, and themes were identified. Students made valuable suggestions about what they regarded as important considerations when a new software program is introduced. The most important lesson learnt was that students cannot always predict their needs accurately if they are asked for input prior to the development of software. For that reason student input should be obtained on a continuous and regular basis throughout the design and development phases.

Software de Biología Molecular como herramienta educativa en el primer año de la carrera demedicina

Introducción: La asignatura Biología Molecular constituye un gran desafío para los estudiantes del primer año de Medicina, pues se imparte en la etapa de adaptación a la Educación Superior. El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en confeccionar un software educativo offline de la asignatura Biología Molecular como instrumento de trabajo que permitiera aplicar una nueva estrategia metodológica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los profesores y estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de Medicina. Método: Se programó en HTML y se distribuyó a todos los estudiantes y profesores de la asignatura Biología Molecular del curso 2021. Se aplicó una nueva estrategia metodológica altamente participativa de los estudiantes. Se analizaron los resultados académicos de 279 estudiantes que examinaron en las tres convocatorias de exámenes finales de la asignatura, midiendo y graduando el rendimiento académico obtenido con el empleo del software educativo. Resultados: El software educativo diseñado con apariencia de un sitio Web presenta un menú principal con opciones de presentación, instrucciones, plan calendario, conferencias, guías de estudio para las clases talleres, autoevaluaciones y una biblioteca. Funciona en cualquier dispositivo que posea un navegador de internet. Se alcanzó un elevado rendimiento académico acompañado de una alta calidad del mismo. Conclusiones: El software educativo fue empleado exitosamente por estudiantes y profesores; constituyó la herramienta fundamental para el cambio metodológico aplicado en la impartición de la asignatura y se obtuvo un elevado rendimiento académico por parte de los estudiantes.

Introduction: The subject Molecular Biology constitutes a great challenge for the students of the first year of Medicine, since it is taught in the stage of adaptation to Higher Education. The objective of this research was to develop an educational software for the subject of Molecular Biology as a working tool that would allow the application of a new methodological strategy for the teaching-learning process of teachers and students of the first year of Medicine. Method: The educational software was programmed in HTML and distributed to all students and teachers of the subject Molecular Biology of the 2021 course. A new methodological highly participative strategy of students was applied. The academic results of 279 students who took the three final exams of the course were analyzed, measuring and grading the academic performance obtained with the use of the educational software. Results: The educational software designed to look like a website presents a main menu with presentation options, instructions, calendar plan, lectures, study guides for classes, workshops, self-evaluations and a library. It works on any device with a web browser. High academic performance accompanied by high academic quality was achieved. Conclusions: The educational software was successfully employed by students and teachers, which was fundamental for the methodological change applied in the teaching of the subject with a high academic performance.

Software educativo de Metabolismo-Nutrición para el proceso docente del primer año de medicina en la facultad "Victoria de Girón"

Introducción: La asignatura Metabolismo-Nutrición es una asignatura que los estudiantes del primer año de Medicina asimilan con mayor facilidad que su predecesora Biología Molecular. Esto se debe al intenso entrenamiento en esta última y al haber pasado la adaptación del primer periodo. El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en confeccionar un software educativo offline de la asignatura de Metabolismo-Nutrición como instrumento de trabajo que permitiera continuar aplicando otra nueva estrategia metodológica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los profesores y estudiantes del primer año de la carrera de Medicina, basada en las esencialidades de los procesos metabólicos a estudiar en la misma. Materiales y métodos: El software educativo se programó en HTML y se distribuyó a todos los estudiantes y profesores de la asignatura Metabolismo-Nutrición del curso 2021. Se aplicó una nueva estrategia metodológica altamente participativa de los estudiantes y se implementó un algoritmo como estrategia metodológica de las "invariantes para el estudio de una vía o proceso metabólico". Se analizaron los resultados académicos de 227 estudiantes que examinaron en las tres convocatorias de exámenes finales de la asignatura, midiendo y graduando el rendimiento académico obtenido con el empleo del software educativo. Resultados: El software educativo diseñado con apariencia a un sitio web presenta un menú principal con opciones de presentación, orientaciones, plan calendario, trabajo extraclase, conferencias, guías de estudio para las clases talleres, autoevaluaciones y una biblioteca. Funciona en cualquier dispositivo que posea un navegador de internet. Se alcanzó un elevado rendimiento académico acompañado de una alta calidad del mismo. Conclusiones: El software educativo fue empleado exitosamente por estudiantes y profesores, lo que fue fundamental para el cambio metodológico aplicado en la impartición de la asignatura con un elevado rendimiento académico.

Introduction: Metabolism-Nutrition is a subject that first-year medical students assimilate more easily than its predecessor Molecular Biology. This is due to the intense training in the latter and to having passed the adaptation of the first period. The objective of this research was to develop an offline educational software for the Metabolism-Nutrition subject as a working tool that would allow the continued application of another new methodological strategy for the teaching-learning process of teachers and students in the first year of the Medicine course, based on the essential aspects of the metabolic processes to be studied. Materials and methods: The educational software was programmed in HTML and distributed to all students and teachers of the Metabolism-Nutrition course of the 2021 course. A new highly participative methodological strategy was applied to the students and an algorithm was implemented as a methodological strategy of the "invariants for the study of a metabolic pathway or process". The academic results of 227 students who examined in the three final exams of the subject were analyzed, measuring and grading the academic performance obtained with the use of the educational software. Results: The educational software designed with the appearance of a website presents a main menu with presentation options, orientations, calendar plan, extra-class work, conferences, study guides for the classes, workshops, self-evaluations and a library. It works on any device with a web browser. High academic performance accompanied by high academic quality was achieved. Conclusions: The educational software which was fundamental for the methodological change applied in the teaching of the subject was successfully employed by students and teachers, with a high academic performance.

PeritonitiSoft, una herramienta para el aprendizaje de la peritonitisaguda / PeritonitiSoft, a tool for learning of acuteperitonitis

RESUMEN Introducción: La peritonitis aguda es una infección quirúrgica grave que exige una actuación profesional exitosa para el diagnóstico y la terapéutica; la confección de una multimedia para su aprendizaje dinámico tiene gran impacto atencional y docente en los procesos formativos universitarios. Objetivo: El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar un software educativo como instrumento de consulta que recopile de forma didáctica los contenidos sobre la peritonitis aguda. Métodos: Se realizó una innovación tecnológica en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba en forma de un software educativo, en el periodo comprendido entre julio y septiembre 2021. Se utilizaron la sistematización y el análisis-síntesis como métodos teóricos y como métodos empíricos el vivencial, el análisis documental y la encuesta en forma de cuestionario para la valoración del criterio de usuarios. El software se confeccionó a través del programa Crheasoft. Resultados: Se confeccionó PeritonitiSoft, un software educativo conformado por los módulos: Inicio, Temario, Glosario, Ejercicios y Mediateca. Presenta además los Créditos con los datos generales de los autores. Los expertos en informática y los usuarios valoraron de Muy adecuado el producto informático. Conclusiones: El software educativo confeccionado constituye una herramienta de aprendizaje novedoso, funcional y de pertinencia como material de consulta actualizado sobre peritonitis aguda para los médicos tratantes de tan grave enfermedad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute peritonitis is a serious surgical infection that requires successful professional performance for diagnosis and therapy; the preparation of a multimedia for dynamic learning has a great attentional and teaching impact on university training processes. Objective: The objective of this work is to present an educational software as a consultation instrument that collects in a didactic way the contents on acute peritonitis. Methods: A technological innovation was carried out at the University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba in the form of educational software, in the period between July and September 2021. Systematization and analysis-synthesis were used as theoretical methods and as empirical methods. the experiential, the documentary analysis and the survey in the form of a questionnaire for the evaluation of the users' criteria. The software was made through the Crheasoft program. Results: PeritonitiSoft, an educational software made up of the modules: Home, Agenda, Glossary, Exercises and Media Library, was created. It also presents the Credits with the general data of the authors. Computer experts and users rated the computer product as Very Adequate. Conclusions: The educational software created constitutes a novel, functional and relevant learning tool as updated reference material on acute peritonitis for doctors treating such a serious disease.

Videoteca para el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas sobre técnicas histológicas básicas / Video Library for the Development of Practical Skills on Basic Histological Techniques

Se desarrolló una investigación de innovación tecnológica con el objetivo de contribuir, a través de videos y enlaces a páginas con elementos teóricos, al desarrollo de habilidades prácticas sobre técnicas histológicas básicas que incluye el procesamiento de los tejidos para ser observados en el microscopio óptico; así como la tinción de éstos con Hematoxilina y eosina. Para su diseño se empleó una plantilla web (boostrap, html5, CCS). En cuanto a los aspectos metodológicos: se tuvo en cuenta el programa de formación de residentes en la especialidad de Histología y de pregrado de la asignatura de Células, tejidos y tegumentario, propuesto por la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana (UCM H). Se validó el producto a través del criterio de expertos y de usuarios; obteniéndose un elevado nivel de aceptación; permitiendo el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas, de forma amena y científica en los estudiantes y residentes de la especialidad de Histología(AU)

A technological innovation research was developed with the aim of contributing, through videos and links to pages with theoretical elements, to the development of practical skills on basic histological techniques that includes the processing of tissues to be observed in the optical microscope; as well as staining of these with Hematoxylin and eosin. For its design a web template (boostrap, html5, CCS) was used. The methodological aspects taking into account were: the training program for residents in the specialty of Histology and undergraduate program of the Cells, Tissues and Integumentary subject, proposed by the UCM H. The product was validated through the criteria of experts and users; obtaining a high level of acceptance; allowing the development of practical skills, in an entertaining and scientific way in students and residents of the specialty of Histology(AU)

Valoración de una metodología para integrar software educativo en la asignatura Rehabilitación estomatológica / Assessment of a methodology to integrate educational software in Stomatological Rehabilitation Subject

Introducción: Al elaborar una metodología resulta importante obtener los criterios de expertos antes de su aplicación. En un periodo precedente a esta investigación se elaboró una metodología con etapas y procedimientos para el desarrollo de software educativo. Objetivo: Valorar la pertinencia de la metodología para la integración de software educativo en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las asignaturas Rehabilitación I y II de Estomatología. Método: Se realizó una investigación pedagógica en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín. Para valorar la pertinencia de la metodología se aplicó el método Delphi, a partir del cual, mediante una encuesta aplicada a 17 expertos seleccionados por su alto coeficiente de competencia en la temática, se pudo llegar a un consenso sobre el tema explorado. Resultados: La aplicación del cuestionario reveló que la mayoría de los expertos consideró cada indicador de la dimensión validez como muy adecuado, solo uno evaluó el indicador etapas de la metodología como adecuado y los procedimientos de la etapa dos como bastante adecuados. Para la dimensión viabilidad casi la totalidad consideró muy adecuados los indicadores factibilidad de aplicación y posibilidad de generalización; esta última fue evaluada por un experto como adecuada. Al comparar los resultados de los siete indicadores con los puntos de corte se aprecia que los expertos en su conjunto los definen como muy adecuados. Conclusiones: La pertinencia de la metodología se constató con el criterio consensuado de los expertos, quienes consideraron muy adecuados los aspectos valorados, y realizaron aportes que permitieron perfeccionarla antes de su implementación. Sobre estas bases no fue necesaria una segunda etapa de aplicación del método(AU)

Introduction: When developing a methodology, it is important to obtain the criteria of experts before its application. In a period preceding this research, a methodology with stages and procedures was defined for the development of educational software. Objective: To assess the relevance of the methodology for the integration of educational software in the teaching-learning process of the subjects Rehabilitation I and II of Stomatology. Method: A pedagogical research was carried out at the University Of Medical Sciences Of Holguín. To assess the relevance of the methodology, the Delphi method was applied, from which, through a survey applied to 17 experts selected for their high coefficient of competence in the subject, a consensus could be reached on the explored topic. Results: The application of the questionnaire revealed that most of the experts considered each indicator of the validity dimension as very adequate; only one evaluated the indicator stages of the methodology as adequate and the procedures of stage two as quite adequate. For the feasibility dimension, almost all considered the feasibility of application and possibility of generalization indicators to be very adequate; the latter was evaluated by an expert as adequate. When comparing the results of the seven indicators with the cut-off points, it can be seen that the experts as a whole define them as very adequate. Conclusions: The relevance of the methodology was verified with the agreed criteria of the experts, who considered the aspects evaluated to be very adequate, and made contributions that allowed it to be perfected before its implementation. On these bases, a second stage of application of the method was not necessary(AU)

Multimedia educativa sobre Metodología de la Investigación y Estadísticas para residentes de las especialidades médicas y estomatológicas / Educational multimedia on Research Methodology and Statistics for residents of medical and stomatological specialties / Multimídia educativa un Metodologia de Pesquisa e Estatística para residentes de especialidades médicas e estomatológicas

RESUMEN Introducción: el educando de posgrado en las especialidades de ciencias médicas, debe profundizar en los métodos de investigación, elevar la efectividad de su labor y garantizar nuevos conocimientos. Objetivo: elaborar una multimedia educativa que permita fortalecer los conocimientos de metodología de la investigación y estadística en residentes de las especialidades médicas y estomatológicas del municipio Baracoa. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de desarrollo tecnológico en la Filial de Ciencias Médicas de Baracoa desde el año 2016 hasta el año 2018. La multimedia educativa fue creada con la herramienta Crheasoft v3.02, la utilización del Adobe Photoshop v6.0 y el CyberLink Power Director v6.0. Para la evaluación de los indicadores de diseño informático se conformó un comité de especialistas a los cuales se les aplicó una escala Likert. Resultados: la multimedia educativa aborda el contenido sobre metodología de la investigación y estadística. En este se combinan textos, imágenes, sonidos, animaciones y videos en un mismo entorno. Los indicadores de diseño informático obtuvieron elevadas calificaciones lo que evidencia la concordancia de criterios entre los expertos. Conclusiones: el producto informático obtenido es útil para generar aprendizajes con respecto al tema que aborda, propicia la explotación de la computadora de manera eficiente y se potencia el uso de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones en la enseñanza del posgrado.

ABSTRACT Introduction: postgraduate students in medical science specialties must delve into research methods, increase the effectiveness of their work and guarantee new knowledge. Objective: to develop an educational multimedia that allows strengthening the knowledge of research methodology and statistics in residents of the medical and stomatological specialties of the Baracoa municipality. Methods: a technological development investigation was carried out at the Baracoa Medical Sciences Branch from 2016 to 2018. The educational multimedia was created with the Crheasoft v3.02 tool, using Adobe Photoshop v6.0 and CyberLink Power Director v6.0. For the evaluation of the computer design indicators, a committee of specialists was formed to which a Likert scale was applied. Results: the educational multimedia addresses the content on research methodology and statistics. In this, texts, images, sounds, animations and videos are combined in the same environment. The computer design indicators obtained high scores, which shows the agreement of criteria among the experts. Conclusions: the obtained computer product is useful to generate learning regarding the subject it addresses, it promotes the exploitation of the computer in an efficient way and the use of information and communication technologies is promoted in postgraduate teaching.

RESUMO Introdução: os alunos de pós-graduação em especialidades em ciências médicas devem se a profundar nos métodos de pesquisa, aumentar a eficácia de seu trabalho e garantir novos conhecimentos. Objetivo: desenvolver um multimídia educacional que permita fortalecer o conhecimento da metodologia de pesquisa e estatística em residentes das especialidades médicas e estomatológicas do município de Baracoa. Métodos: foi realizada investigação de desenvolvimento tecnológico na Filial de Ciências Médicas de Baracoa de 2016 a 2018. A multimídia educacional foi criada com a ferramenta Crheasoft v3.02, utilizando Adobe Photoshop v6.0 e CyberLink Power Director v6.0. Para a avaliação dos indicadores de projeto do computador, foi formado um comitê de especialistas ao qual foi aplicada uma escala Likert. Resultados: a multimídia educacional aborda o conteúdo sobre metodologia de pesquisa e estatística. Nele, textos, imagens, sons, animações e vídeos são combinados em um mesmo ambiente. Os indicadores de design do computador obtiveram altas pontuações, o que mostra a concordância de critérios entre os especialistas. Conclusões: o produto informático obtido é útil para gerar aprendizagem em relação à disciplina que aborda, promove a exploração do computador de forma eficiente e o uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação é promovido no ensino de pós-graduação.