Introduction. The prevailing education model in Honduras is a teacher-centered one, where the main thrusts are the teacher and the lesson plans. This, along with the slow evaluation process and little improvement of the curriculum design of degrees in the healthcare sector poses a challenge in the enactment of new education methods. This article documents an expert panel which was comprised of deans from the different Medical Schools of the country where Continuing Medical Education (CME) and its educational methodologies were discussed. Presentation of experience. The Asociación de Educación Médica Hondureña carried out an expert panel through an updated approach of CME to discuss Medical Education (ME) methodologies widely used internationally: problem-based learning, reflective practice, formative assessment and self-regulated learning. Discussion. The knowledge gap between new methodologies and traditional ones in ME represents a challenge that CME can address through the use of effective pedagogical approaches in the development and execution of these types of activities. Conclusion. The use of updated methodologies in ME not only improves student training during undergraduate and postgraduate studies, but its CME. ME in Honduras is limited by economic factors, training, physical space and its acceptance by teachers and students. A sustained and systematic effort is necessary by all parties involved in teaching.
En Honduras, ha sido común que centros comerciales y oficinas practicaran el rociado de desinfectantes en la piel y ropa, así como el uso de alfombras desinfectantes. También, se dio la práctica del rociado de llantas de carros y también se instalaron túneles para rociado de autos, hasta que el costo y la evidencia científica desalentó la misma. Es necesario informar y hacer conciencia a los ciudadanos para que se abstengan de utilizar prácticas que no tienen evidencia de ser útiles para combatir el contagio del SARS-CoV-2 y que pueden ser perjudiciales a su salud y al medio ambiente.
Introduction. The electronic medical portfolio is part of the formative evaluation that allows the educator to adapt their didactic process to the needs of their students. It also promotes effective formative feedback that helps create horizontal relationships between educators and students. The aim of this review was to describe the use of medical portfolios and their impact on medical training. Methods. A review of the literature in PubMed and Scielo was carried out, including articles and studies on the topic, published in English and Spanish, ranging from 2012 to 2022. Discussion. Medical Education in Latin America, especially in Honduras, relies heavily on summative assessment as a prevalent evaluation method. In countries like the United States and some in Europe where the student portfolio is used, it has thrived and been accepted by both educators and students, generating a positive impact on their learning. Conclusion. The implementation of the medical portfolio in Honduras is a viable and an appropriate process that will allow the pre-existing traditional academic culture to be innovated. Its multiple advantages such as encouraging a complete evaluation through feedback from superiors and peers, in addition to ongoing training and improvement of the student's practical skills, place it as an essential tool for medical education.
Introducción. En julio 2021, había alrededor de 40,000 hondureños pendientes de la segunda dosis de la vacuna anticovid Sputnik V, por lo que se propuso ofrecerles cruce de vacuna. El grupo también incluía al personal de medios de comunicación. Este sondeo de opinión evaluó la aceptación y otras percepciones sobre el cruce en este grupo. Métodos. Se realizó una encuesta rápida al personal de medios de comunicación y a población general especialmente adultos mayores en espera de la segunda dosis. Resultados. Se obtuvo respuestas de 146 personas entre 21 a 95 años; 7 (4.8%) ya se habían aplicado la segunda dosis y 5 (3.4%) ya había hecho algún cruce con otra vacuna. Del resto (134 personas), 35.8% (n=48) era personal de medios de comunicación, especialmente reporteros o presentadores en radio y televisión. El 67.9% de todos los participantes manifestó preocupación, pero prefería esperar la llegada de la misma marca de vacuna. El 29.8% opinó que las vacunas anticovid se pueden combinar, pero solamente 14.9% estaba dispuesto a aceptar un cruce personalmente. El 79.1% afirmó saber poco o nada de las bases científicas sobre dichos cruces de vacunas, sin diferencias entre periodistas y no periodistas. La mitad dijo mantener una bioseguridad en rango bueno y la otra mitad en rango excelente. Conclusión. Se encontró poca aceptación al cruce de vacunas, especialmente si se tratara de hacerlo personalmente. Se evidenció la necesidad de más información científica sobre el tema, especialmente entre el personal de medios de comunicación.
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