Is possible to train health professionals in prevention of high-risk pathogens like the Ebola by using the mobile phone?

Health professionals are a concerning risk population because of the high prevalence of exposure to biological, especially during training that involves procedures implying direct contact with bodily fluids. Notwithstanding, the considerable advance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) during the last decades has provided with the divergence of new paths of research applied to training in the health field, allowing it integration in the field of biological risk prevention. The objectives of this study are: firstly, to estimate the level of knowledge about risk situations and the immediate response capacity of future professionals, prepare health professionals before different scenarios that can be presented in health care, and contribute to the appropriate decision making in possible scenarios. Secondly, to design and develop a mobile web application that, in a fast and ever-present manner, allows the healthcare professional, to have a quick response system that is clear and concise; and to evaluate by health students’ and professionals’ opinions the effectiveness of the technology developed. This study has been structured in two phases: first, to determine the degree of knowledge and compliance of biosecurity measures; and second, to perform a dual evaluation of the application. The survey of graduating students concerning practices has shown that the knowledge of risk prevention is adequate; meanwhile, a dynamic and efficient platform has been obtained, and its double assessment is satisfactory. It has been shown that the incidence of biological accidents is in the mean of the results of previous studies. An upgradeable web platform, ubiquitous and capable of being used in any electronic device available in the market, was obtaine

Aproximaciones al aprendizaje ubicuo en ambientes educativos formales. Una revisión sistemática de la literatura, 2014-2019

One of the most sophisticated expressions of online training is based on ubiquitous learning systems (u-learning). Such learning, which uses embedded computers, allows students to have very personal educational experiences. Yet, it has not reached broad consensus in academia. A systematic review of scientific literature was conducted to explore approaches to ubiquitous learning in formal education and to identify the characteristics and results of its implementation. Scientific research on ubiquitous learning published in the last five years was retrieved from the Science Direct, IEEE and SciELO databases. Although the term can be confused with other similar terms, the results show that ubiquitous learning is a matter of interest because it benefits from information and communication technologies (ICT) convergence in everyday life and enhances the capabilities of education by breaking down barriers in the classroom. Thus, the model proves to be suitable for implementation in educational institutions with good results among teachers and students. Finally, ubiquitous learning is recognized as a valuable strategy to enhance learning in a constantly evolving academic environment, and its novel features are the key to achieving acceptance among most students.Una de las expresiones más sofisticadas de la formación en línea se basa en los sistemas de aprendizaje ubicuo (u-learning). Este tipo de aprendizaje, que utiliza computadoras embebidas, permite a los alumnos tener experiencias educativas muy personales; sin embargo, es un modelo que aún no goza de un amplio consenso en la academia. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de literatura científica para explorar las aproximaciones al aprendizaje ubicuo en la educación formal e identificar las características y resultados de su implementación. Se obtuvieron investigaciones científicas sobre aprendizaje ubicuo publicadas en los últimos cinco años de las bases de datos Science Direct, IEEE y SciELO. Aunque el término puede confundirse con otros similares, los resultados muestran que el aprendizaje ubicuo es una materia de interés porque aprovecha la convergencia de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC) en la vida cotidiana y mejora las capacidades de la educación al derribar las barreras en el aula. Así pues, el modelo resulta adecuado para su implementación en instituciones educativas con buenos resultados entre los profesores y los estudiantes. Finalmente, el aprendizaje ubicuo se reconoce como una estrategia valiosa para mejorar el aprendizaje en un entorno académico en constante evolución, y sus características novedosas son la clave para lograr la aceptación entre la mayoría de los estudiantes

The Acceptance of Using Information Technology for Disaster Risk Management: A Systematic Review

The numbers of natural disaster events are continuously affecting human and the world economics. For coping with disaster, several sectors try to develop the frameworks, systems, technologies and so on. However, there are little researches focusing on the usage behavior of Information Technology (IT) for disaster risk management (DRM). Therefore, this study investigates the affecting factors on the intention to use IT for mitigating disaster’s impacts. This study conducted a systematic review with the academic researches during 2011-2018. Two important factors from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and others are used in describing individual behavior. In order to investigate the potential factors, the technology platforms are divided into nine types. According to the findings, computer software such as GIS applications are frequently used for simulation and spatial data analysis. Social media is preferred among the first choices during disaster events in order to communicate about situations and damages. Finally, we found five major potential factors which are Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), information accessibility, social influence, and disaster knowledge. Among them, the most essential one of using IT for disaster management is PU, while PEOU and information accessibility are more important in the web platforms