Professional development courses on Community Acquired Pneumonia for teachers of Internal Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: the improvement of health professionals is a necessity due to the continuous scientific and technical development. Objective: to identify the regularities of the professional training process on Community Acquired Pneumonia for Internal Medicine teachers at León Cuervo Rubio Hospital in Pinar del Río. Methods: an educational research was developed based on the dialectical-materialistic method, integrating qualitative and quantitative aspects, using theoretical and empirical methods such as the historical-logical, systemic-structural, documentary review, surveys, interview and observation respectively. In addition, descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used, the sample used was 25 intentionally selected specialists in Internal Medicine teachers. The variable studied was the professional training process on Community Acquired Pneumonia. Results: insufficient training actions on CAP directed to teachers. Deficient integration of CAP contents in on-the-job education through the use of the clinical method. Improvement actions with a sequential approach to the objectives and contents of NAC have not yet been organized. Weaknesses in the pedagogical preparation of teachers to improve performance in the management of Community Acquired Pneumonia. Conclusions: there are limited actions for the improvement of CAP management; the planned professional development process does not make possible the updating and deepening of CAP contents, necessary to improve the performance of teachers in order to transform the health status of admitted patients and improve their quality of life.