Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for the training of future health professionals, promoting collaboration and teamwork between disciplines. This study analyzes the perceptions about IPE of students and teachers in first year health sciences courses, using a Service Learning (S-L) methodology, which was conducted online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology
A sequential mixed-method approach was implemented involving 88 students and 12 faculty members from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Speech Therapy.
Results
The findings revealed significant differences in the disposition towards interprofessional learning and interprofessional education after the intervention, especially in Nutrition and Dietetics students. Furthermore, the qualitative analysis highlighted the favorable perception of students and teachers towards IPE in virtual mode. Key skills such as interaction, communication, commitment, respect, and empathy were highlighted. The triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data showed convergence in “teamwork” and “patient-centeredness”.
Conclusion
This study supports the importance of IPE in the undergraduate training of health professionals, even in virtual environments like the present. Students demonstrated an excellent disposition and patient-centered approach. These findings underscore the need to continue developing undergraduate IPE programs, equipping students with skills and competencies for their future professional careers.
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Decision-making during clinical practices involves a series of interrelated mental processes such as working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation, which influence the teaching and learning process.
Objective
To analyze the decision-making process in Obstetrics and Childcare students of the Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile during clinical practices in teaching-assistance fields from the neuroeducation.
Method
An exploratory qualitative research was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 16 female students. The narratives were analyzed through grounded theory.
Results
The experiences and knowledge gained allowed the consolidation of the memory and supported correct decisions in front of the patients. Adaptation to new situations, adverse events and critical incidents was conditioned by the teacher's supervision, as well as sustained attention during decision making in real environments. Negative emotions predominated from the beginning and at the end of all decision-making processes.
Conclusion
Since decision-making is a complex process that involves a synergy between working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and emotional regulation, independent of temporality, it is therefore advisable to promote teaching based on neuroeducation, because it allows the teacher to understand the mental processes of students, to favor a harmonic educational climate and to strengthen pedagogical skills.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2024.10.006
María Isabel Ríos-Teillier MEd , Beatriz Parada-Romero MA , Paula Ligeti-Stuardo MEd , Rubén Munizaga-Ramírez MPH
Introduction
This study aimed to examine perceptions of academic integrity among first-year health career students at a Chilean university.
Method
A qualitative analysis was conducted using discussion forums with students from Medicine, Nursing, Kinesiology, and Nutrition and Dietetics.
Results
Four main categories were identified: concept of academic integrity, motives for the loss of integrity, good practices, and relationship with the graduate profile. The results reveal an understanding of academic integrity that is grounded in values such as honesty and respect. The reasons for the loss of integrity include academic and social pressures, along with concerns about well-being and mental health.
Good practices were identified at personal as well as academic and social levels, emphasizing the importance of the construction of the “being”, setting boundaries, and promoting participation in positive social groups. The relationship between academic integrity and graduate profiles is underscored in its relevance to professional training and the construction of an institutional ethical identity.
Overall, these findings highlight the need to promote strategies that cultivate a university culture committed to academic integrity.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2024.08.006
Patricia Moya MSc , Carol Toro MSc , Carolina Vidal MSc , Sofía Sierra MSc
Introduction
Suicidal ideation is a common risk factor associated with suicide and an important indicator for its prevention. The objective of this study is to describe the rate of emergency care for suicidal ideation in the population served in the Chilean public health network during the years 2020 to 2022.
Methods
Descriptive study, based on records from the Department of Statistics and Health Information, of beneficiaries with emergency care for suicidal ideation. The rate of emergency care for suicidal ideation was estimated at the country and geographic region level, as well as with regards to the proportion of care by age group, type of health facility and month of occurrence. Pearson's Chi2 test was applied in STATA version 14.
Results
There were 15,325 emergency visits for suicidal ideation in the period studied. In 2020, the rate was 0.03 × 10,000 and 5.8 × 10,000 in 2022, higher in the central zone. Care predominated in the 15 to 64 year-old group and in hospital settings (p < 0.001).
Conclusions
An increase in the rate of emergency care for suicidal ideation is observed, with differences by age group and type of health facility. However, given the limited study time, these figures should be analyzed with caution.
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Feedback is recognized as a process in which students make sense of information from various sources and use it to improve performance. Several studies have shown dissatisfaction from students about this process, which could mean there is no conceptual consensus about this process.
Feedback literacy refers to the understanding and capacities to make sense of the information received and use it to improve performance, which is considered essential for an effective feedback process. Despite its importance, the implications that student feedback literacy has in teaching and course design have not been sufficiently taken into account, and uncertainty persists about engaging them effectively, especially in clinical settings.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study with a pragmatic approach and qualitative methods. First and fourth-year students from health-related careers at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile were invited to participate. Six focus groups were organized, and thematic analysis was used.
Results
Three themes guided the findings. Differences exist between first- and fourth-year students regarding their capacity to recognize feedback instances and how they make sense of their experiences with this educational strategy. Students perceive feedback as a one-way process. Higher-level students recognize more instances of feedback.
Conclusions
Understanding students’ feedback literacy will enable future educational interventions on feedback processes in Health Sciences.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2024.10.001
Jessica Goset-Poblete
Neuroeducation allows us to understand the learning process from a neuroscience standpoint. This knowledge makes it easier for academics to understand the importance of emotions and executive functions in learning. Based on this neuroscientific foundation, this article addresses the main characteristics of the brain processes that occur in active methodologies. This allows the reader to assess their importance and understand why active methodologies should be considered first choice methodologies for achieving deep learning. In particular, the clinical simulation strategy is reviewed, aligned with the active methodologies used in the training of health professionals. In conclusion, the importance of neuroeducation is highlighted for an effective and conscious implementation of clinical simulation, not only from the execution technique, but also from the neuroscientific foundation, which allows optimal benefit on the part of the students in the area of health.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2024.10.002
María José Olivares , Ricardo Ramírez-Barrantes MSc, PhD
Introduction
The prevalence of burnout in the early years of medical training is a cause for concern and can negatively impact the learning and academic development of students. Meditation has been shown to be a set of techniques with the potential to reduce stress levels, improve attention and memory, and promote psychological well-being.
Objective
This study aims to analyze the current state of literature regarding the impact of meditation-based interventions on cognitive functions in medical students affected by burnout.
Method
A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, examining studies found in PubMed and Scopus, which resulted in a total of 41 records.
Results
The studies indicate that burnout levels are established early in medical training. Although the literature reports impairments in cognitive functions such as attention, working memory, and executive functions, there is limited evidence regarding the impact on medical training itself.
Conclusion
Meditation shows promise in controlling both burnout and cognitive functions; however, a greater number of studies and a systematic review of the evidence are needed to obtain conclusive results for medical students.
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The COVID-19 pandemic generated new challenges in neonatal care. The need to maintain physical distance to prevent its spread resulted in a worldwide tendency to limit the presence of mothers and fathers in neonatal units, reducing the time spent with their baby. The aim of this article is to share the clinical experience in a neonatology with regards to the biopsychosocial care of hospitalized newborns and their families as well as present the adaptations made during the first months of the pandemic. The need to continue generating public policies and create family-centered protocols to protect the infant-caregiver relationship in order to provide continuity to neonatal care based on the promotion of neurodevelopment of the newborn, especially in highly complex health contexts, is discussed.
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Identifying the factors that determine academic success can help design strategies focused on increasing academic success. We aimed to identify predictors associated with academic success in undergraduate students of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC).
Methods
Retrospective study using the institutional database. Academic success was the main outcome, including two indexes: i) final grade point average (GPA-f) and; ii) timely graduation, defined as graduating in ≤10 semesters. Candidate predictors were: age, sex, region of origin, school attended, score at the university selection test (PSU-score), admission route, and preference for the program. Stepwise linear regression was used to identify predictors of GPA-f. Binary logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with timely graduation.
Results
PSU-score was the only predictor of GPA, explaining 24% of its variance. The odds (OR [95%CI]) for a timely graduation were influenced by PSU-score (1.017 [1.003–1.031]) and admission route (PSU 1.00 [Reference], Inclusive 0.30 [0.10–0.96], Special 0.46 [0.13–1.57]).
Conclusions and implications
PSU-score partially predicts the academic success of Nutrition and Dietetics students. In addition, students who accessed the program by the equity admission had lower odds of a timely graduation. As educational inequalities may affect academic success, the teaching and learning process needs to be addressed with specific strategies for these students to ensure academic success.
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A thyroid storm is a rare but highly lethal disease. It is characterized by exaggerated symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and it can lead to multiorgan failure and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Case Report
A 35-year-old man with no prior medical history presented with a two-week history of palpitations and epigastric pain, which abruptly worsened over 24 hours, accompanied by nausea and diaphoresis. During transportation to the emergency department, he experienced cardiopulmonary arrest and multiorgan failure during his hospitalization. Family reported recent hyperthyroid symptoms led to the consideration of a thyroid storm diagnosis. Thyroid function tests revealed a free T4 level greater than 7.7 ng/dl and a TSH level less than 0.005 μIU/ml. The patient was treated with thiamazole, hydrocortisone, and propranolol, showing favorable progression.
Discussion and Conclusion
Opportune diagnosis of a thyroid storm is crucial, as early management and detection reduce complications and mortality. Once suspected, resuscitation measures and pharmacological treatment should be initiated to mitigate the effects of thyroid hormones.
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