Scientists' motivation to communicate science and technology to the public: surveying participants at the Madrid Science Fair

This paper investigates what motivates scientists to communicate science and technology in a science event involving a direct relationship and interaction with the public. A structured questionnaire survey was administered through face-to-face interviews to 167 research practitioners (researchers, technicians, support staff and fellows) at the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) who participated in the Madrid Science Fair in the years 2001 to 2004. The motivations of members in each professional category are discussed. The most important motivations have to do with the desire to increase the public's interest in and enthusiasm for science, the public's scientific culture, and public awareness and appreciation of science and scientists. Senior researchers were also highly motivated by a sense of duty. Personal satisfaction and enjoyment were important motivations for younger scientists. This research will help to understand the mechanisms of scientists' motivation, and thus foster and encourage greater and better participation in events of this kind

Análisis de patrones temporales en las rutinas gestuales previas al tiro libre de baloncesto, en la categoría alevín

Using the observational methodology as a work method, this article studies the gestural routines employed by eleven to twelve-year old children before free throws in basketball. Using the 5.0 version of the Theme program to discover hidden patterns, we have analysed movement behaviours and their variations in sequence and timing. The article concludes with a general proposition for possible areas of intervention in the development of preshooting gestural routines in basketball free throws

Percepción de la ciencia y la tecnología en el sector privado. La visión de empresarios y trabajadores autónomos

[ES]En el marco de la V Encuesta de Percepción Social de la Ciencia y la Tecnología en España 2010, el presente trabajo pretende explorar nuevos enfoques y objetos de estudio relacionados con uno de los principales retos a los que se enfrenta el Sistema Español de Ciencia y Tecnología: la falta de atracción de capital privado hacia la investigación. En concreto, nos proponemos analizar, desde un enfoque sistémico, la percepción de la ciencia y la tecnología por una parte del sector privado, a través del grupo poblacional de trabajadores por cuenta propia –empresarios y trabajadores autónomos-, no analizado hasta ahora en esta encuesta. Entendemos la situación laboral como una variable que puede incidir en la transferencia de conocimiento y la cooperación con los agentes públicos en materia de I+D. La hipótesis de la que partimos es que existen diferencias significativas en torno a la percepción de determinados asuntos relacionados con la ciencia y la tecnología- especialmente aquéllos que están íntimamente ligados al mundo de la empresa- entre trabajadores por cuenta propia y trabajadores por cuenta ajena. En este contexto, los objetivos del estudio son los siguientes: 1. Explorar si los trabajadores autónomos y los empresarios tienen una imagen de la ciencia y la tecnología particular, distinta de la de los trabajadores por cuenta ajena. 2. Analizar la evolución que ha seguido este colectivo en sus percepciones y actitudes hacia la ciencia, los investigadores y las instituciones científicas. 3. Comprobar si existen diferencias internas entre los diferentes perfiles que abarca el grupo de trabajadores por cuenta propia: autónomos y empresarios con y sin empleados Comenzaremos por plantear el marco teórico en el que hemos fundamentado el estudio, continuando con unas notas metodológicas que sirvan de guía para la interpretación de los datos. El apartado dedicado al análisis de los resultados está dividido en dos secciones en las que se examinan, respectivamente, interés y valoraciones, siguiendo la denominación utilizada en los análisis de los Eurobarómetros de Ciencia y Tecnología (Eizaguirre, 2009). En la primera de ellas se trata el interés por los temas científicos y tecnológicos, así como los motivos que subyacen tras la falta de atracción por estos temas. La segunda abarca cuestiones como la imagen y valoración de la profesión de investigador, las actitudes ante la inversión pública y privada en I+D+I. La confianza en las instituciones en relación con temas de ciencia y tecnología, y las actitudes y expectativas en relación con los potenciales beneficios y oportunidades que ambas concitan. Para finalizar se presentan y discuten los principales resultados y conclusiones obtenidos y se plantean una serie de interrogantes que este estudio deja abiertos

Las redes de colaboración en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje del alumnado con Trastorno del Espectro Autista durante el Estado de Alarma

Artículo presentado en el 55 Encuentro de Centros Innovadores Como docentes preocupados e inquietos con la innovación educativa, se analizaron las redes de colaboración durante el Estado de alarma, para propiciar una mejora en la atención a la diversidad del alumnado con Trastorno del Espectro Autista comprendido entre los seis y doce años. Este trabajo tiene como finalidad detectar y visibilizar la importancia de la coordinación y colaboración entre las familias y los docentes durante el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de este alumnado. Así, los resultados obtenidos muestran como existe una buena colaboración entre ambos colectivos, cuya implicación y coordinación se vio acrecentada durante el Estado de alarma; aunque hay que seguir trabajando en esta línea ya que se siguen encontrando algunos obstáculos y dificultades

Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: A qualitative pilot study

Background: Virtual communities of practice (vCoPs) facilitate online learning via the exchange of experiences and knowledge between interested participants. Compared to other communities, vCoPs need to overcome technological structures and specific barriers. Our objective was to pilot the acceptability and feasibility of a vCoP aimed at improving the attitudes of primary care professionals to the empowerment of patients with chronic conditions. Methods: We used a qualitative approach based on 2 focus groups: one composed of 6 general practitioners and the other of 6 practice nurses. Discussion guidelines on the topics to be investigated were provided to the moderator. Sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using the ATLAS-ti software. Results: The available operating systems and browsers and the lack of suitable spaces and time were reported as the main difficulties with the vCoP. The vCoP was perceived to be a flexible learning mode that provided up-to-date resources applicable to routine practice and offered a space for the exchange of experiences and approaches. Conclusions: The results from this pilot study show that the vCoP was considered useful for learning how to empower patients. However, while vCoPs have the potential to facilitate learning and as shown create professional awareness regarding patient empowerment, attention needs to be paid to technological and access issues and the time demands on professionals. We collected relevant inputs to improve the features, content and educational methods to be included in further vCoP implementation. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02757781. Registered on 25 April 2016.This study was financed by Instituto de Salud Carlos III and Cofinanced by Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER). Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad. Gobierno de España. (PI15/00164, PI15/00586, PI15/00566

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

Success determinants of full-time researchers at hospitals

Trabajo presentado en la 14th International Society of Scientometrics and Informetrics Conference (ISSI 2013), celebrada en viena del 15 al 19 de julio de 2013.[EN]Different factors affecting performance and productivity of researchers have been described in the literature. Namely individual factors, contextual and organizational factors and psychological factors. Most studies have been carried in an academic environment, mainly in laboratories. But these factors may affect researchers activity in a different way within the essentially clinical hospital environment. In this work we investigate the extent to which different individual and institutional characteristics can influence performance and productivity of researchers within the hospital setting. The Miguel Servet (MS) Research Contract Programme is one of the most important strategic actions being undertaken by Spanish Administration in order to enhance the research activity at public hospitals. The Programme is aimed at incorporating researchers with excellent training within the National Health System (NHS) in order to improve its research capacity and to promote the creation of stable research groups within the NHS. The universe to be studied consisted of the 367 researchers funded by first eigth calls (1998-2005) of the MS Programme, whose contracts ended between 2005 and 2012. We used a web-based survey to obtain data from the population of MS researchers (72.2% response rate). Data on research activity and productivity were obtained from the activity reports submitted by researchers. The present work is based on data from the 174 researchers who finished its six-year contract and who answered the survey. Results Productivity and the capacity to obtain research projects are related with researchers’ satisfaction with the human resources in their groups. Thus, art_N increases by 57% in satisfied versus unsatisfied researchers. The capacity to publish in top journals is also influenced by this satisfaction: art_Q1 increased by 65%. Likewise, satisfied researchers participated in 44% more projects than those unsatisfied, but did not obtain a significant higher number of projects as principal researcher. As expected, leadership of a research group increases proj_PR and %proj_PR (+ 61% and +29% respectively). Productivity in ISI journals is also related with the kind of research performed. Researchers doing clinical research published more articles (65% more than those doing basic research and 21% more than basic+clinical researchers), more art_Q1(+ 70% than basic) and obtained a higher proj_N and proj_PR (+69% and +98% respectively)