Average Number Of Correct Answers Research Articles

Relationship between early childhood caries and parents' knowledge and attitudes towards primary teeth

IntroductionThis study aims to assess the correlation between parents' knowledge of primary teeth and early childhood caries (ECC). MethodsA study questionnaire consisting of 27 statements was presented to the parents of 500 children aged 0–6 years to obtain their responses. The dmft (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) index values of the children were also recorded. ResultsThe average number of correct answers was 16.41. There was a statistically significant difference in the relationship between parents' knowledge levels and their children's ECC diagnoses. The knowledge levels of parents whose children did not have caries were found to be higher (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant relationship between the parents' knowledge level and their gender, educational status, occupation, income status, and child's age (p < 0.05). ConclusionIncreased parental knowledge of the importance of primary teeth has a positive relationship with a child's oral health, which can be influenced by sociodemographic characteristics.

Abstract TP272: Project Echo’s Beneficial Effect on Stroke Prevention Education for Healthcare Professionals

Introduction/Background: Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a telehealth initiative that connects specialists with healthcare providers (HCPs) through videoconferencing, enabling knowledge-sharing and skill-building to improve preventative patient care in underserved areas This program was implemented in a study in Western Michigan concerning primary stroke prevention in vulnerable populations including women, African Americans, and Latinx patients. Research Questions/Hypothesis: We hypothesized that the program would effectively increase understanding among HCPs of effective risk-factor modifications in these populations. Goals/Aims: The study aimed to implement ECHO to increase access to stroke-preventative education for HCPs who serve vulnerable populations. These populations usually lack primary stroke prevention knowledge tailored to their individual risk factors. Methods/Approach: Cornwell Health conducted 5 didactic sessions with these goals in focus. We used participant surveys conducted before/after the program to assess the program’s efficacy. The curriculum focused on lifestyle modifications and covered 2013/2014 AHA stroke prevention guidelines and 2013 AHA/ACC guidelines to reduce cardiovascular risk. Results/Data: A 40% response rate was achieved from HCP participants. The average number of correct answers on the surveys out to 10 increased from 6 ± 1.2 questions on the pre-survey to 6.5 ± 1.0 on the post-survey. Confidence in counseling patients on risk-factor modification increased from 18.8% to 40.6%. Additionally, 87.5% of participants expressed interest in future Project ECHO programs on primary stroke prevention. Conclusion: The ECHO platform was beneficial concerning HCP understanding of risk-factor modifications in primary stroke prevention, confidence in counseling patients, and evaluation of the program’s educational value. The ECHO platform proved to be instrumental in reaching these outcomes and can be implemented in various capacities relating to community outreach and education.

Measuring the English vocabulary acquisition of Japanese learners

The measurable vocabulary knowledge of Japanese learners of English (JLEs) has yet to be fully investigated. This study, therefore, attempts a detailed investigation of JLEs’ vocabulary knowledge to clarify the relationship between the frequency of words and their difficulty level and to identify the factors that affect the difficulty of vocabulary learning. We tested 192 university-level JLEs on 1,035 verbs, requesting that they choose a correct Japanese translation. The average number of correct answers for each verb was compared with its frequency ranking. Moreover, the characteristics of verbs that received high and low percentages of correct answers were examined. The three major findings were as follows. First, the average number of correct answers was 751.97 (72.65% of the verbs investigated). Second, the average number of correct answers decreased as the frequency of the verb decreased. However, this tendency diminished beyond the 4,000-word level. Finally, not a few low-frequency verbs garnered a high percentage of correct answers; these were verbs that included affixes or were English loanwords that were possibly known to JLEs. However, other low-frequency verbs received a low percentage of correct answers because they had abstract or multiple meanings and lacked clues that could facilitate an understanding of the word’s meaning. We concluded that these were the main factors affecting the degree of difficulty in learning each vocabulary item. Regarding this study’s pedagogical implications, efficient use should be made of English-based loanwords and affixes, and university-level JLEs should intentionally learn low-frequency words.

Educational interventions to prevent urinary infections in institutionalized elderly people. Quasi-experimental Study

Objective. To analyze the effectiveness of an educational intervention among nursing professionals and caregivers to prevent urinary tract infections in institutionalized elderly people. Methods. this is a quasi-experimental study carried out with 20 people (7 nurses and 13 formal caregivers). A questionnaire was applied during the pre-intervention stage, then professional training was carried out and finally, the questionnaire was reapplied 6 months after the intervention. The prevalence profile and factors associated with urinary infections in 116 elderly people was evaluated before and after the educational interventions. Statistical analysis was performed using association and correlation tests, logistic regression model comparison and prevalence rates. Results. The average number of correct answers by the nursing professionals and caregivers after the educational intervention increased from the pre to the post-test by 52% regarding signs of urinary infection, 32% regarding its symptoms, 72.5% regarding its treatment, 40% regarding personal/behavioral and morbidity-related risk factors, 59% regarding conditional factors and 43.8% regarding its preventive measures. The team of caregivers showed a greater gain in knowledge compared to the nursing team in almost every question (p&lt;0.05). The length of time working in elderly care showed no positive correlation with any variable (R&lt;1; p&gt;0.05). The prevalence of urinary tract infection in the pre-intervention period was 33.62%, and 20% in the post-intervention period. Conclusion. The educational intervention was effective in preventing urinary tract infections in the elderly. The increased knowledge acquired by nurses and caregivers was associated with a reduction in the infection rate and an improvement in the most prevalent modifiable factors for the development of this type of pathology.

The Changes in the Level of Knowledge about the Effects of Alcohol Use during Pregnancy among Three Last Generations of Women in Poland.

Since 1973, when the term Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) was introduced, a major impact has been put on raising awareness about the negative effects of prenatal alcohol exposure. This study aimed to compare the level of knowledge about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among three last generations of women in Poland, in order to assess the effectiveness of prenatal education regarding FAS. An online questionnaire was conducted among women of reproductive age, between February and March 2022. The level of knowledge was determined based on the average number of correct answers to 9 questions. Data were analyzed using Cochran-Armitage, ANOVA Kruskal-Wallis, Cochran-Mentel-Haenszel and Pearson's chi-squared tests. Out of 471 women participating in the study, 34.8% belonged to Generation Z (15-25 years), 55.6% to Generation Y (26-41 years), and 9.6% to Generation X (42-49 years). The average score of correct answers was the highest for Generation Y women (7.55 points) and the lowest for Generation X (6.96 points). Women from Generation Z scored 7.27 points on average. The ANOVA Kruskal-Wallis test was performed with p = 0.07. The level of women's knowledge about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy suggests that education regarding FAS in Poland is less effective in recent years.

Nível de conhecimento ético-legal dos graduandos em Medicina: estudo transversal no ano de 2020

Abstract: Introduction: Complaints about medical malpractice are frequent. Therefore, investigating how the medical student formation is made concerning the ethical and legal aspects, can contribute to its improvement. Objective: To evaluate and compare the level of knowledge of medical students from a university about ethical and legal aspects of the profession, based on their formation in the disciplines of the related axis (Medical Ethics and Bioethics; Legal Medicine and Deontology/Medical Forensics and Good Practice). Method: Cross-sectional study carried out through the application of an online questionnaire (August-November/2020) based on the Code of Medical Ethics (CME) and the Code of Ethics for Medical Student- 10 sociodemographic and 12 objective questions (Topics: “Professional Confidentiality”, “Medical student’s Interpersonal Relations”, “Medical Publicity”, “Relations with Patients and Families”, “Human Rights”, “Fundamental Principles”, “Medical Activity” and “Telemedicine”). A total of 116 students were evaluated at the start, middle and end of the medical course. The Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests were used for comparisons. The Chi-Square and Fisher’s exact tests were used for the association of categorical variables. Results: The performance increased throughout the course, with statistical significance between the average number of correct answers in the 1st, 6th and 10th/12th periods: 5.1; 6.7 and 7.8, (p-value &lt;0.001). The analysis by thematic blocks, on the other hand, did not show a statistical association of correct answers with progress in the medical course (p-value &gt;0.05) for broad-reaching topics and development of competences from the basic cycle, such as “Medical Publicity”, “Relations with Patients and Families”, “Telemedicine” and “Medical Student’s Interpersonal Relations” - with emphasis on the student’s limitations in providing care. As for topics that required competences inherent to the disciplines of the ethical-legal axis, this association was identified (p-value &lt;0.05), as follows: “Professional Confidentiality”, “Human Rights”, “Fundamental Principles”, “Medical Activity” and “Medical Student’s Interpersonal Relations” - specifically on the use of electronics. Finally, the highest percentage of correct answers (95.7%) is associated with “Medical Student’s Interpersonal Relations”, with an emphasis on the student’s limitations. While the lowest rates were found in “Professional Confidentiality” (18.1%), “Medical Activity” (33.6%) and “Human Rights” (25%)”. Conclusion: There is an association between the medical formation proposed by the ethical-legal axis, and the effective increase of the medical student’s level of knowledge concerning the ethical-legal aspects of the profession.

PSUN225 Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge and its Relationship with Metabolic Control in Patients with Diabetes

Abstract Introduction Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is central in the overall diabetes management plan, with absolute decreases in HbA1c of up to 2.0% (in type 2 diabetes) and up to 1.9% (in type 1 diabetes) at 3–6 months. Continuing MNT support is helpful in maintaining glycemic improvements. We evaluated nutritional knowledge level about diabetes and its relation to metabolic control in 50 adult diabetic patients hospitalized in the medical-surgical area in our Hospital. Materials and methods We conducted a descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study from October to November 2020. We performed a validated structured survey that consists of 13 true or false questions about nutritional diabetes knowledge. In addition, patients were asked about the role of the nutritionist in the care of diabetic patients. Also, medical charts were reviewed. Results The mean age was 66 years (range 33-88), mostly males (62%). Sixty-percent of patients were older adults. Only one female patient had type-1 diabetes, the rest had type 2. Mean diabetes duration was 11±10 years. Fifty-six percent of patients had poor metabolic control. The mean glycosylated hemoglobin was 8,6%. The mean body mass index was 32,1Kg/m2. Ninety-two point nine percent of adults and 68,0% of elderly patients were overweight or obese. Sixty-four percent of patients had an appointment with nutritionist. Half of them considered having fulfilled the nutritional treatment. In regard to the survey the average number of correct answers was 8 questions (61,5%). Sufficient diabetic nutritional knowledge (≥70% of the correct answers) was recorded in 30,0% of patients, regular (between 51% and 69% of the correct answers) in 56,0% and insufficient (≤50% of the correct answers) in 14,0%. There was scant knowledge about vegetables and fruits in relation with diabetes. Those with high level of education did not display more knowledge. There was no association between level of knowledge and metabolic control. Eighty percent of those who showed sufficient knowledge had poor metabolic control, compared to 33.3% of those with insufficient knowledge. Of 32 patients that had a nutritionist appointment only 2 had insufficient knowledge and more than 90% had more than 50% of correct answers. In contrast, 71,4% of those without a nutritionist appointment showed insufficient knowledge. Conclusions The diabetic inpatients that had an appointment with nutritionist had regular and sufficient knowledge, compared to most of those without this appointment that showed insufficient knowledge. However, the overall awareness about fruits and vegetables was poor. Although most of the surveyed patients did not show insufficient knowledge, they were overweight or obese and had poor metabolic control. We believe the nutritionist is an essential part of the interdisciplinary team. More studies are warranted to evaluate nutrition knowledge in diabetic patients to plan educational strategies in this population. Presentation: Sunday, June 12, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Impact of Infectious Diseases training in the perception of antibiotic resistance and rational use of antibiotics among Spanish medical students – a cross-sectional study

BackgroundAntibiotic resistance is one of the main public health problems worldwide. One key tool to optimize antibiotic prescription is medical training. The aim of this study is to compare the impact of training in infectious diseases on students’ knowledge of the antibiotic resistance problem and the rational use of antibiotics.MethodsWe performed a cross-sectional study in the medical school of the University of Navarra. We conducted an anonymous in situ survey of students in each year of training. Data were analyzed grouping the students as follows: GROUP 1: first three years of education, no training in Clinical Microbiology (CM) or in Infectious Diseases (ID); GROUP 2: fourth-year students, training in CM but not ID; GROUP 3: Fifth and sixth-year students who have completed the training in CM and ID. Chi-square test (or Fisher’s exact test when appropriate) was performed to evaluate potential associations. Wilcoxon’s test was used to compare the median correct answers between groups. We used Spearman’s test for correlation between year of training and performance in questionnaire.ResultsA total of 994 students respond to the survey, 80.4% of the eligible students. Almost all students who had completed infectious diseases training perceive antibiotic resistance as an important problem in comparison with students who had not completed the formation (99.5% in group 3 vs 94.5% in group 1, p = 0.02). Knowledge of antibiotic stewardship underwent a statistically significant change after training in infectious diseases (from 9.2% in group 1 to 52.2% in group 3, p < 0.001). In the training questions block we also found an increase in the average number of correct answers (21.4% in group 1 vs 44.7% in group 3, p < 0.001). When comparing the results of subgroups 3A and 3B we found a significant loss of knowledge as we moved away from training (49% vs 40.9%, p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe training of medical students is the key to improving both perception and knowledge of infectious diseases. However, we have an opportunity for educational improvement as far as infectious diseases are concerned, regarding both the acquisition of knowledge and its loss as time lapses after training.

Assessing the Degree of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Knowledge Among the Riyadh Population.

BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disease mainly characterized by heartburn and acid regurgitation. To our knowledge, there have been a limited number of studies in Saudi Arabia looking at the knowledge level among the general population regarding this disease and its associated factors. Therefore, this study aims to identify the knowledge level of the disease and its associated factors, assess the prevalence of GERD among the Riyadh general population, and assess the need for educational programs for GERD.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted among the general public in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The degree of GERD knowledge was assessed by translating and editing Jorgen Urnes’ 24-item questionnaire into Arabic. In addition, six questions related to the symptoms and complications of GERD were added. Convenience sampling was done by using a Google form to distribute the questionnaire. The questionnaire assesses GERD knowledge by asking about the signs, symptoms, risk factors, predisposing factors, and management of GERD. Statistical analysis was performed using R v. 3.6.3 (https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/old/3.6.3/). Counts and percentages were used to summarize the distribution of categorical variables.ResultsThe questionnaire was completed by 664 respondents (48.2% males and 51.8% females). The average age of the included respondents was 34.1 ± 12.8 years and Saudis represented 97% of the included respondents. The majority of the respondents had heard of GERD (83%). The average number of correct answers was 12.7 ± 6.1. In total, 40 respondents did not answer any questions correctly. Approximately one-third of respondents answered >50% of the questions correctly (n = 250, 37.6%). Approximately half of the respondents identified all risk factors for GERD. Other common risk factors identified included caffeine (23.6%), fast food (26.8%), and smoking (17.6%). Slightly more than a quarter of the respondents reported being diagnosed with GERD (28.8%). Knowledge was significantly higher among respondents who had received a diagnosis of GERD. A statistically significant positive association was observed between age and knowledge (r = 0.19, p < 0.001).ConclusionThe study shows a relatively good knowledge level compared to previously reported figures in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. Educational programs for GERD should be increased in Saudi Arabia and more health conferences and teaching school students of the disease should be highlighted to increase the general knowledge of this disease in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Responses of physicians to an objective safety and quality knowledge test: a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveFor physicians to practice safe high quality medicine they must have sufficient safety and quality knowledge. Although a great deal is known about the safety and quality perceptions, attitudes and...

The effectiveness of a 3D virtual tooth identification test as an assessment tool for a dental anatomy course.

There has been a recent demand in dental education for distance learning and the use of virtual assessment tools that can leverage technology to potentially replace physical testing facilities. However, virtual tools that evaluate student learning should be validated prior to adoption. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction of a 3D tooth identification test for a dental anatomy course that can be given remotely. First-year dental students (n=41) enrolled in a dental anatomy course took both traditional in-person practical and virtual 3D tooth identification tests consisting of 25 test items. The test scores, average test durations, faculty time commitment and user perception were collected and analysed. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients (p<.05) were determined for the criterion measures including real tooth identification test scores, comprehensive written examination and overall grade for the course. The average number of correct answers for the real and 3D virtual tooth identification examination was 21.3±2.65 and 20.7±2.56, respectively. The average test duration for the real and 3D virtual tooth identification test was 25:00 and 21:16min, respectively. There was a positive correlation (p<.05) of the 3D virtual tooth identification test with the real tooth identification test (0.368), comprehensive written examination (0.334) and the overall course grade (0.646). The total faculty time commitment for the real and 3D virtual tooth identification test was 96 and 65min, respectively. The students cited difficulty in manipulating the 3D models. This study presents evidence that the 3D virtual tooth identification test can be used to assess dental students' understanding of dental anatomy effectively and efficiently.

Exertional Heat Stroke Knowledge and Management among Emergency Medical Service Providers.

This study evaluated emergency medical services (EMS) providers’ knowledge of exertional heat stroke (EHS) and assessed current EMS capabilities for recognizing and managing EHS. EMS providers currently practicing in the United States were recruited to complete a 25-item questionnaire. There were 216 questionnaire responses (183 complete) representing 28 states. On average, respondents were 42.0 ± 13.0 years old, male (n = 163, 75.5%), and white (n = 176, 81.5%). Most respondents were Paramedics (n = 110, 50.9%) and had ≥16 years of experience (n = 109/214, 50.9%) working in EMS. Fifty-five percent (n = 99/180) of respondents had previously treated a patient with EHS. The average number of correct answers on the knowledge assessment was 2.6 ± 1.2 out of 7 (~37% correct). Temporal (n = 79), tympanic (n = 76), and oral (n = 68) thermometers were the most prevalent methods of temperature assessment available. Chemical cold packs (n = 164) and air conditioning (n = 134) were the most prevalent cooling methods available. Respondents demonstrated poor knowledge regarding EHS despite years of experience, and over half stating they had previously treated EHS in the field. Few EMS providers reported having access to an appropriate method of assessing or cooling a patient with EHS. Updated, evidence-based training needs to be provided and stakeholders should ensure their EMS providers have access to appropriate equipment.

Evaluation of radiation awareness among oral health care providers in South Africa

The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of oral health care providers and dental students regarding radiation safety, protection and legislation pertaining to dental radiography in South Africa. An online questionnaire consisting of 20 structured multiple-choice questions was distributed among final year students and oral health care providers. The mean, median, standard deviation (SD) and frequencies were determined statistically to compare the number of correct answers for each responder group. In total, 189 questionnaires were analysed. The average number of correct answers was 11.6 out of 20 (58%) for all responders. Dental students presented with the highest percentage (66%) of correct answers. Higher radiation awareness was evident among the respondents who had undertaken continued education courses. Radiation awareness among oral health care providers in South Africa needs improvement. Greater emphasis should be placed on dental radiology courses to increase the knowledge and awareness. However, there is no officially established benchmark of radiation awareness in South Africa.

Recognition of musical emotions in the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia

IntroductionMultiple investigations have revealed that patients with behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) experience difficulty recognizing emotional signals in multiple processing modalities (e.g., faces, prosody). Few studies have evaluated the recognition of musical emotions in these patients. This research aims to evaluate the ability of subjects with bvFTD to recognize musical stimuli with positive and negative emotions, in comparison with healthy subjects. MethodsbvFTD (n=12) and healthy control participants (n=24) underwent a test of musical emotion recognition: 56 fragments of piano music were randomly reproduced, 14 for each of the emotions (happiness, sadness, fear, and peacefulness). ResultsIn the subjects with bvFTD, a mean of correct answers of 23.6 (42.26%) was observed in contrast to the control subjects, where the average number of correct answers was 36.3 (64.8%). Statistically significant differences were found for each of the evaluated musical emotions and in the total score on the performed test (P<.01). The within-group analysis showed greater difficulty for both groups in recognizing negative musical emotions (sadness, fear), with the subjects with bvFTD exhibiting worse performance. ConclusionsOur results indicate that the recognition of musical stimuli with positive (happiness, peacefulness) and negative (sadness, fear) emotions are compromised in patients with bvFTD. The processing of negative musical emotions is the most difficult for these individuals.

Diagnosing Spanish literature bachelor students’ information literacy in digital environments

Purpose The purpose of this study was to adapt and implement the Association of College and Research Library’s (ACRL’s) Research Competency Guidelines for Literatures in English for designing and employing a diagnostic survey about basic information literacy (IL) skills to study how 42 students were familiar with such skills. This 40-item survey included questions about students’ self-perception of their information skills and a test for evaluating their basic IL skills. Design/methodology/approach This research focused on integrating IL into a bachelor program in Spanish literature to identify the IL skills that students were familiar with and then determine if there was a relationship among their IL skills, their academic performance and their favorable conditions as students (have a good number of books at home, a personal computer, internet connection and proficiency in a second language). Findings The average number of correct answers ranged from regular to low; moreover, the authors compared self-perception results before and after the IL test, proving that such test negatively affected their self-perception. Students were mostly familiar with the skill of selecting information, and the inferential analysis showed that there were no notable relationships among either the IL test results and students’ academic performance or regarding their favorable conditions as students. This made evident the need of promoting ACRL’s Guidelines, particularly among literature professors, to raise awareness of their existence, as they are a useful starting point for designing contents and activities to develop IL. Originality/value Little research has been conducted about implementing IL in bachelor programs on literature to determine their information skills and behaviors in digital environments. Apart from grounding the research in specialized sources about research in such discipline, the authors have adapted ACRL’s Guidelines to develop a diagnostic survey that may be useful for professors in these areas and academic librarians in general. It might be useful for librarians to be familiar with the nuances of the results the authors gathered to provide better support for their users from the discipline of literature.

Tek Sağlık Yaklaşımında Multidisipliner Uygulamalı Antibiyotik Duyarlılık Testi Eğitimi: ANADOLU PROJESİ

Objective: Antibiotic resistance is one of the most significant problems of human-animal and environmental ecosystems. It is crucial to establish integrated surveillance systems and monitor resistance for the management of antibiotic resistance. Standardization of antibiotic resistance data obtained from various disciplines is the critical point in enhancing the data quality. To realize this objective, a common antibiotic susceptibility testing training program was prepared and performed for professionals from various disciplines to standardize the resistance data to be obtained from the human, animal, and environmental sectors in our country. Method: A total of 48 individuals participated in a five-day training program in three terms. In each period, four small groups, each consisting of four people from a group of different professions, were generated. Participants were trained on quality control, phenotypic tests, genotypic tests, and the use of resistance data in antibiotic susceptibility testing. Pre-test and post-tests were applied to the participants. Results: Individuals with a postgraduate degree who studied antibiotic susceptibility testing in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, food, and environment participated in the training. The average number of correct answers in the pre-test and post-test increased from 4.8 to 10.5 in April, from 4 to 9 in June and from 3.4 to 8.5 in September. They studied phenotypic and genotypic tests in the supplied isolates under the supervision of the educators. Conclusion: We presume that dissemination of the training at graduate and postgraduate levels will also enable the One-Health approach to become widespread. In addition, worldwide application of similar trainings will help standardization of resistance data, as well as one health approach.

Students' knowledge on intestinal ostomies before and after an online educational platform intervention.

to evaluate undergraduate nursing students' knowledge about intestinal ostomies before and after an educational intervention via an online platform. before and after one-group type quasi-experimental research, carried out with 90 undergraduate nursing students from two higher education institutions in Piauí, from July to October 2014. For knowledge assessment, an instrument validated in Brazil was used. Nonparametric inferential statistics was used to compare the pre-test and post-test averages. there was an increase in the average number of correct answers for undergraduate students after intervention in the online educational platform, from 23.67 (SD = 5.9) in the pre-test to 32.01 (SD = 2.72) in the post-test, and this difference was statistically significant (p = 0.000). intervention via online educational platform is considered applicable for teaching undergraduate nursing students on intestinal ostomies.

Conhecimento de professores e funcionários sobre primeiros socorros em ambiente escolar: uma pesquisa quase experimental

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento de professores e funcionários de uma escola de ensino fundamental e médio, antes e depois de intervenção educativa sobre primeiros socorros. Método: pesquisa do tipo quase experimental com grupo único, do tipo antes e depois. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário, aplicado antes e após a intervenção. A amostra foi composta por 38 professores e funcionários. Resultados: a média de acertos sobre o conhecimento em primeiros socorros aumentou de 11,13 para 19,45. Houve melhora significativa no conhecimento dos participantes nas questões sobre respiração (p=0,001; p=0,004), parada cardiorrespiratória (p=&lt;0,001; p=0,039; p=&lt;0,001; p=&lt;0,001), crise convulsiva (p=&lt;0,001), desmaio (p=&lt;0,001), hemorragias (p=&lt;0,001; p=0,001; p=&lt;0,001), engasgo (p=0,001), corpo estranho (p=&lt;0,001) e fraturas (p=&lt;0,001). Conclusão: observa-se que houve a melhora no nível de conhecimento de professores e funcionários após a intervenção educativa, sendo que as questões com maior significância quando comparados os acertos antes e após a intervenção foram as relacionadas à respiração, parada cardiorrespiratória, crise convulsiva, desmaio, hemorragias, engasgo, corpo estranho e fraturas.

O conhecimento dos estudantes de Ciências Contábeis acerca do Código de Ética

O Código de Ética Profissional do Contador (CEPC) objetiva fixar a forma pela qual os contadores devem seguir no exercício da profissão e com relação à classe, e o conhecimento de seu teor é um dos componentes do Exame de Suficiência do Conselho Federal de Contabilidade. Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo principal verificar qual o nível de conhecimento dos estudantes do Curso de Ciências Contábeis da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, acerca do CEPC. A pesquisa quantitativa foi realizada por meio de um levantamento que se baseou em questões presentes nos Exames de Suficiência do Conselho Federal de Contabilidade. Participaram da pesquisa 101 estudantes matriculados na 2ª e na 4ª fases do Curso. Os resultados apontaram que a média de acertos de alunos que já cursaram a disciplina (Ética e Filosofia Política) é, estatisticamente, maior que de alunos que ainda não cursaram a disciplina. A mediana do número de acertos de alunos que já cursaram a disciplina é o dobro dos indicados por alunos que ainda não cursaram. Tais resultados sustentam a conclusão de que cursar a disciplina impacta, positivamente, o desempenho das questões sobre ética. No entanto, a análise do desempenho dos dois grupos, por questão, revelou que a proporção de acertos dos alunos que já cursaram a disciplina é, estatisticamente, maior dos que não cursaram em apenas 5 das 18 questões analisadas. Tais resultados, à luz do teor das questões em que houve melhora do desempenho, sustentam a conclusão que cursar a disciplina impacta, positivamente, o desempenho em um número restrito e pequeno de questões.

Práticas pedagógicas para o desenvolvimento do letramento empreendedor

Apresentam-se os resultados quantitativos de uma pesquisa de tese que teve como foco o ensino do empreendedorismo mediado por metodologias de Abordagem Colaborativa. Por meio de uma pesquisa-ação, ministrou-se, durante um semestre, tópicos de empreendedorismo em uma turma de 44 alunos da graduação de uma universidade comunitária do Rio Grande do Sul. No primeiro e último dia de aula, os alunos responderam a um questionário denominado de Instrumento de Medida do Conhecimento Empreendedor Básico (IMCEB) a fim de aferir aspectos do saber empreendedor de cada um. Ao término do semestre, comparou-se a média de desempenho do grupo na primeira e segunda aplicação do IMCEB, mediante testes de estatística, a fim de verificar se a diferença observada poderia ser considerada significativa. Evidenciou-se um aumento significativo na média de acertos, e assim, discute-se que uma das hipóteses para explicação desse acontecimento, deriva das práticas de ensino adotadas na disciplina.