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EDUMECENTRO
versión On-line ISSN 2077-2874
Resumen
SOLARANA ORTIZ, Joaquín Alejandro et al. Book "Complications after thyroid surgery": useful text to be used for teaching in Cuba. EDUMECENTRO [online]. 2023, vol.15 Epub 30-Nov-2023. ISSN 2077-2874.
Background:
thyroidectomy complications has been reported in up to 25% of those operated on it, which can leave disabling consequences.
Objective:
to evidence the theoretical foundations of the book "Complications after thyroid surgery" as a learning text for professional improvement and the prevention of complications in surgical processes.
Methods:
From 2018 to 2020 a research with a qualitative approach was carried out at the University of Medical Sciences in Holguín. Theoretical methods were used for the theoretical foundation; and empirical methods: documentary analysis to verify the links and relationships offered in the theoretical references related to the characteristics that a textbook should have as a teaching medium to be used in the educational teaching process, its importance, advantages and foundations. Expert judgment was used to assess its relevance, feasibility and methodological structure.
Results:
a book designed as a learning resource for professional improvement is presented; it contains the particularities of the content to be taught, and what doctors need to know to prevent complications after thyroid surgery. This book is structured in thirteen chapters, each with a brief introduction and development about the topic. Its theoretical significance is determined by its contribution to medical education, especially General Surgery and related specialties.
Conclusions:
the main theoretical foundations of the book "Complications after thyroid surgery" as a teaching medium for the professional improvement of physicians were shown , and its main advantages as a didactic component of the educational teaching process, whose content is applied in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of complications, were highlighted.
Palabras clave : textbook; thyroidectomy; knowledge management; teaching materials; education, medical.