SURVIVAL IN THE CLASSROOM, A METHODOLOGICAL

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue adaptar la supervivencia en el medio natural al contexto educativo con el fin de proporcionar al alumnado una primera experiencia, hacerlo consciente de las posibilidades que ofrece este medio para su desarrollo personal y concienciarlo sobre valores de respeto y cuidado del medio ambiente. Para ello se llevo a cabo una dinámica grupal que a su vez fue un gran juego de roles, en el cuál se intervino sobre diferentes variables y elementos tales como el espacio, el tiempo y el material utilizado. Los alumnos debían trabajar en grupo y cohesionados para resolver una serie de problemas que se les iban planteando. En función de unos criterios cualitativos y cuantitativos se asignaba una puntuación a la solución dada y se les aplicaban una serie incentivos/impedimentos los cuales condicionaban la práctica y hacían que esta tuviera un gran grado de incertidumbre. La metodología utilizada fue el aprendizaje por problemas (estilo de enseñanza cognoscitivo). Con todo esto se pretendía que el alumno se implicara en la actividad desde el principio hasta el fin, fomentando su desarrollo físico, cognitivo y conductual.The aim of this study was to adapt the survival in the natural environment to the educational in order to provide students a first experience, sensitize them of the potential activities in the natural environment for personal development and education about values of respect and environment protection. A group dynamic which in turn was a great role play was carried out. It conditioned different variables and elements such as space, time and material used. Students must work in cohesive groups to resolve a problems. The solution provided by students was evaluated and punctuated according to qualitative and quantitative criteria. In addition, they received incentives / impediments which conditioned the practice and caused great uncertainty in practice. The problem-based learning (cognitive teaching style) was the methodology used. With all of this was intended that students become involved in the activity from the beginning to the end, promoting their physical, cognitive and behavioral development.Actividad Física y Deport

PROGRESSION OF CONTENTS AND OBJETIVES TO TEACH IN OBLIGATORY SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE CONTENT UNIT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Las actividades en el medio natural tienen un papel principal en el ámbito educativo actual en base al cumplimiento de lo establecido en la Ley Orgánica 2/2006 de Educación y el Real Decreto 1631/2006 por el que se establecen las enseñanzas mínimas correspondientes a la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO). En estos documentos se establece que las actividades en el medio natural son uno de los cuatro bloques de contenidos a trabajar dentro de la Educación Física en el ámbito escolar. También se establecen los contenidos de la materia y de este bloque de contenidos. Por todo esto, el objetivo del presente trabajo es llevar a cabo una secuenciación justificada desde el punto de vista teórico de unidades didácticas recogiendo los contenidos que se pueden llevar a cabo en la ESO según la legislación vigente dentro del bloque de contenidos de actividades en el medio natural. Se proponen dos unidades didácticas en 1o ESO, tres en 2o y 3o ESO y una en 4o ESO, especificándose los contenidos de entre los recogidos en la legislación vigente que se va a trabajar en cada una de las unidades didácticas. En conclusión, debido a que las actividades en el medio natural ayudan a la adquisición de dos competencias básicas como son el conocimiento y la interacción con el mundo físico y la competencia social y ciudadana, las actividades en la naturaleza deben cobrar una mayor importancia en el ámbito escolar. Este trabajo es una propuesta de cómo hacerlo.At present the activities in the natural environment have a principal rol in the education environment, based on compliance with the provisions of Law 2/2006 of Education and the Royal Decree 1631/2006 wich lays down the mínimum core curriculum to the Obligatory Secondary Education (OSE). These documents established that the activities in the natural environment is one of the four content unit to teach in Physical Education in the school enviroment. It also establishes the contents of the subject and of this content unit. For all this, the aim of this papper is to perform a justified sequenzation from the theoretical point of view of didactic units, collecting the contents that can be carried out at OSE accordance with current legislation in the content unit of activities in the natural enviroment. It is proposed two didactic units in 1o OSE, three in 2o and 3o OSE and one in the 4o OSE, specifying the contents from those contained in the legislation to be teaching in each the didactic units. In conclusion, because the activities in the natural environment support the purchase of two basic competencies such as knowledge and interaction with the physical world and social competence and civic activities in nature should be a major way in the school environment. This paper is a proposal for how to do it.Actividad Física y Deport

Effects of a simulation-based workshop on nursing students' competence in arterial puncture

Objective: To evaluate whether a short simulation-based workshop in radial artery puncture would improve nursing students’ competence to a level in which they could practise the procedure on a live patient without compromising his safety. Methods: Quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest study with 111 third-year nursing students. A 1.5-hour simulation-based workshop was implemented. This included a video-lecture, live demonstrations, selfdirected simulated practice in dyads and individual intermittent feedback. Participants’ skills, knowledge and self-efficacy in arterial puncture were measured before and after attending the workshop. Results: After the intervention, a total of 61.1% of the participants showed the level of competence required to safely practice radial artery puncture on a live patient under supervision. Conclusion: Effective simulation-based training in arterial puncture for nursing students does not necessarily need to be resource-intensive. Well-planned, evidence-based training sessions using low-tech simulators could help educators to achieve good educational outcomes and promote patient safety

Goal orientations, satisfaction, beliefs in sport success and motivational climate in swimmers.

En el presente estudio se plantearon varios objetivos; comprobar las relaciones existentes entre las orientaciones de meta, la satisfacción, las creencias sobre las causas del éxito en el deporte y el clima motivacional percibido en nadadores; examinar el efecto que tiene la orientación de meta en las diferentes dimensiones analizadas; y, por último, predecir la orientación de meta. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 163 nadadores. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron las versiones validadas al castellano del TEOSQ, SSI, BACSSQ y PMCSQ-2. Se realizaron tres tipos de análisis estadísticos: análisis de correlaciones bivariadas, análisis multivariante (MANOVA 2x2) y análisis de regresión lineal múltiple multivariado por pasos. Los resultados mostraron que la capacidad y el aburrimiento son variables predictoras de la orientación de meta hacia el ego, mientras que el esfuerzo y la diversión lo son de las orientaciones de meta hacia la tareaThe present study had several objectives; to check the relationships between goal orientations, satisfaction, beliefs about the causes of success in sport and motivational climate perceived in swimmers; to examine the effect of goal orientation in different dimensions analyzed, and finally to predict goal orientation. The sample consisted of 163 swimmers. The instruments used were validated to Castilian versions of TEOSQ, SSI, BACSSQ and PMCSQ-2. There were three types of statistical analyzes: bivariate correlation analysis, multivariate analysis (MANOVA 2x2) and multiple linear regression analysis stepwise multivariate. The results showed that capacity and boredom are predictors of goal orientation towards the ego, while effort and fun are the goal orientations to the tas

Psychometric evaluation and cultural adaptation of the Spanish version of the “Scale for End-of Life Caregiving Appraisal”

Objective: To translate, culturally adapt and psychometrically evaluate the Spanish version of the ‘Scale for End-of Life Caregiving Appraisal’ (SEOLCAS). Methods: Observational cross-sectional study. Convenience sample of 201 informal end-of-life caregivers recruited in a southern Spanish hospital. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed through its internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) and temporal stability (Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) between test-retest). The content validity index of the items (I-CVI) and the scale (S-CVI/Ave) was calculated. Its criterion validity was explored through performing a linear regression analysis to evaluate the SEOLCAS’ predictive validity. Exploratory factor analysis was used to examine its construct validity. Results: The SEOLCAS’s reliability was very high (Cronbach’s α=0.92). Its content validity was excellent (all items’ content validity index=0.8–1; scale’s validity index=0.88). Evidence of the SEOLCAS’ criterion validity showed that the participants’ scores on the SEOLCAS explained approximately 79.3% of the between-subject variation of their results on the Zarit Burden Interview. Exploratory factor analysis provided evidence of the SEOLCAS’ construct validity. This analysis revealed that two factors (‘internal contingencies’ and ‘external contingencies’) explained 53.77% of the total variance found and reflected the stoic Hispanic attitude towards adversity. Significance of the results: The Spanish version of the ‘Scale for End-of Life Caregiving Appraisal’ has shown to be an easily-applicable, valid, reliable and culturally-appropriate tool to measure the impact of end-of-life care provision on Hispanic informal caregivers. This tool offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to easily explore Hispanic informal end-of-life caregivers’ experiences and discover the type of support they may need (instrumental or emotional) even when there are communicational and organisational constraints

Social support for female sexual dysfunction in fibromyalgia

The aim of this study is to describe and understand experiences related to social support for women with fibromyalgia who suffer from sexual dysfunction. An interpretive qualitative research methodology based on Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics was used. Data collection included a focus group and in-depth interviews with 13 women who averaged 44.8 years of age and 14.3 years since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Data were analyzed using Fleming’s method and two themes were identified: “searching for understanding in socio-family support” and “lack of formal support regarding fibromyalgia patient’s sexuality.” The partner constitutes the main support for women with fibromyalgia. Although they can find understanding and social support in patient associations, they lack formal support from health care professionals. Women demand trusted and expert professionals, like sexologists and nurses, to carry out a multidisciplinary approach to tackle sexual dysfunction associated with fibromyalgia

Effects of web-based electrocardiography simulation on strategies and learning styles

Objective: To identify the association between the use of web simulation electrocardiography and the learning approaches, strategies and styles of nursing degree students. Method: A descriptive and correlational design with a one-group pretest– posttest measurement was used. The study sample included 246 students in a Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support nursing class of nursing degree. Results: No significant differences between genders were found in any dimension of learning styles and approaches to learning. After the introduction of web simulation electrocardiography, significant differences were found in some item scores of learning styles: theorist (p < 0.040), pragmatic (p < 0.010) and approaches to learning. Conclusion: The use of a web electrocardiogram (ECG) simulation is associated with the development of active and reflexive learning styles, improving motivation and a deep approach in nursing students

Incidence of particle size distribution in peanut husks bonded panels

El propósito de esta etapa de la investigación fue conocer la influencia de la variación del tamaño y de la forma de partículas cáscaras de maní en las propiedades de paneles aglomerados encolados con resina ureica. Se formularon paneles con cáscaras molidas (densidad de las partículas: de 81 Kg/m3), paneles con cáscaras enteras (densidad de las partículas: 200 Kg/m3) y dos combinaciones de las mismas. Los resultados alcanzados demostraron que los paneles compuestos por partículas de cáscaras de maní molidas (finas) mejoraron las propiedades físicas y mecánicas respecto de las placas que incorporaron partículas de mayor tamaño. Los valores de densidad en paneles con partículas molidas fueron 628,67 Kg/m3; absorción de agua 65,3% y 79,75% a 2 h y 24 h respectivamente; e hinchamiento de 9,9% y 14,35% medidos a 2 h y 24 h respectivamente. En relación a la caracterización de propiedades mecánicas de flexión, los valores registrados en muestras elaboradas con partículas finas de cáscaras de maní resultaron en MOR: 3,58 MPa, LOP 2,26 MPa y MOE 627 MPa. Con respecto a tenacidad, el mayor valor fue observado en los tableros elaborados con partículas enteras de cáscaras de maní: 1,58 MPa. Las propiedades caracterizadas se encuentran aun por debajo de las propiedades de las placas comerciales de madera de tipo MDF y aglomerados convencionales. Ajustes al proceso de elaboración de las placas de cáscaras de maní serán incorporados en futuros trabajosThe purpose of this stage was to determine the influence of particle size and shape of peanut husks on the properties of panels made with urea resin. Panels were made with milled husks200 Kg/m3 ) and unmilled husks (81 Kg/m3 ) and two combinations thereof. The results showed that the panels made with milled husks improved physical and mechanical properties with respect to the panels that incorporated unmilled particles. The density values in panels with milled particles were 628.67 Kg / m3 ; water absorption 65.3% and 79.75% at 2 and 24 hours respectively, and swelling of 9.9% and 14.35% measured at 2 and 24 hours respectively. Regarding the characterization of mechanical properties of bending, the values recorded in samples prepared with fine particles of peanut husks resulted in MOR: 3.58 MPa, LOP 2.26 MPa and MOE 627 MPa. With respect to toughness, the highest value was observed in particle boards made from unmilled peanut husks: 1.58MPa. The characterized properties are still below the properties of commercial wood panels. Adjustments to the process of preparing the peanut husks plates will be incorporated in future experiencesFil: Granero, Ana Victoria. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnológico Cordoba. Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Economica(i); ArgentinaFil: Gatani, Mariana Pilar. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnológico Cordoba. Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Economica(i); ArgentinaFil: Medina, J. C. Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero. Facultad de Cs.forestales. Instituto de Tecnologia de la Madera; ArgentinaFil: Ruiz, A.. Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero. Facultad de Cs.forestales. Instituto de Tecnologia de la Madera; ArgentinaFil: Fiorelli, J.. Universidade de Sao Paulo; Brasil. Laboratorio de Construções e Ambiência. Faculdade de Zootecnia e Enghenaria de Alimentos; BrasilFil: Kreiker, Jeronimo Rafael. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnológico Cordoba. Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Economica(i); ArgentinaFil: Lerda, Maria Josefina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnológico Cordoba. Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Economica(i); Argentin