Uses of ICT Tools from the Perspective of Chilean University Teachers

The use of the ICT in university learning processes is linked to their use by the educator. This aspect will determine the use of some resources over others, and consequently, the prevalence of some methodologies over others. The main objective of this work is to determine the use of the ICT by university educators, and from this, to determine which elements will define the design of a training program on the use of the ICT. For this, and with the use of an ex post facto method with a sample of n = 1113 subjects, the main result obtained was that the male professors utilized the digital tools more often for their teaching tasks. Furthermore, those with less professional experience preferred to use tools found in the cloud. Thus, it is concluded that the model of training observed from the demonstrated use of digital resources is linked to the preoccupation of education professionals for caring for the digital environment, and this model should be designed as a function of the methodologies and the system of evaluations utilized by the professors

Effects of the Fourth Ventricle Compression in the Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System: A Randomized Control Trial

Introduction. Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system is an important factor in the development of chronic pain. Fourth ventricle compression (CV-4) has been shown to influence autonomic activity. Nevertheless, the physiological mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear. Objectives. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of fourth ventricle compression on the autonomic nervous system. Methods. Forty healthy adults were randomly assigned to an intervention group, on whom CV-4 was performed, or to a control group, who received a placebo intervention (nontherapeutic touch on the occipital bone). In both groups, plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, and heart rate were measured before and immediately after the intervention. Results. No effects related to the intervention were found. Although a reduction of norepinephrine, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate was found after the intervention, it was not exclusive to the intervention group. In fact, only the control group showed an increment of dopamine levels after intervention. Conclusion. Fourth ventricle compression seems not to have any effect in plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, or heart rate. Further studies are needed to clarify the CV-4 physiologic mechanisms and clinical efficacy in autonomic regulation and pain treatment

Effects of the Fourth Ventricle Compression in the Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System: A Randomized Control Trial

Introduction. Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system is an important factor in the development of chronic pain. Fourth ventricle compression (CV-4) has been shown to influence autonomic activity. Nevertheless, the physiological mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear. Objectives. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of fourth ventricle compression on the autonomic nervous system. Methods. Forty healthy adults were randomly assigned to an intervention group, on whom CV-4 was performed, or to a control group, who received a placebo intervention (nontherapeutic touch on the occipital bone). In both groups, plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, and heart rate were measured before and immediately after the intervention. Results. No effects related to the intervention were found. Although a reduction of norepinephrine, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate was found after the intervention, it was not exclusive to the intervention group. In fact, only the control group showed an increment of dopamine levels after intervention. Conclusion. Fourth ventricle compression seems not to have any effect in plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, or heart rate. Further studies are needed to clarify the CV-4 physiologic mechanisms and clinical efficacy in autonomic regulation and pain treatment

Homogeneización del proceso de tutorización del trabajo final de grado en estudiantes de Fisioterapia

La asignatura de trabajo final de grado (TFG) es una incorporación del espacio europeo con la que el alumno integra los contenidos adquiridos durante su formación. A pesar de intentar homogeneizar la formación, la inexistencia de instrucciones específicas produce diferencias en el desarrollo de los trabajos, incluso en una misma facultad debido a las diferencias metodológicas de los docentes, frustrando al alumnado. Este trabajo evaluó la influencia del uso de rúbricas y tutoriales como herramientas para homogeneizar el proceso de tutorización del TFG en el grado de satisfacción del alumnado con la asignatura. Durante dos años académicos, 9 profesores recibieron rúbricas y tutoriales para guiar la tutorización. El resto de profesores no recibieron ningún material adicional. Después de la presentación del trabajo, el alumnado contestó un cuestionario para evaluar el grado de satisfacción con el TFG. Los resultados mostraron que el uso de rúbricas no mejora la percepción de la organización de la asignatura ni del aprendizaje adquirido, así como tampoco aumenta el grado de satisfacción con el tutor y la asignatura. Sin embargo, esta metodología puede ser útil para minimizar la creencia de la exigencia de las tareas vinculadas al tutor, y con ello, la posible frustración del alumnado

Aproximación a la hipótesis de un déficit sensoriomotor en la parálisis cerebral

[spa] La parálisis cerebral se ha considerado clásicamente como un trastorno motor, donde las alteraciones de la sensibilidad somatosensorial han sido escasamente consideradas. Esta investigación pretende explorar la hipótesis de que las personas con parálisis cerebral presenten déficits sensoriomotores. Para ello, se han llevado a cabo diversos estudios para explorar el procesamiento somatosensorial de los pacientes con parálisis cerebral y voluntarios sanos. Además de un estudio sociodemográfico sobre la incidencia del dolor y los déficits somatosensoriales en esta población, se presentan datos sobre los umbrales sensoriales ante el tacto y la presión, así como sobre la actividad cerebral desencadenada por la estimulación mecánica y el movimiento de diferentes partes del cuerpo. Finalmente, se llevó a cabo un programa de intervención terapéutica en la que se intentaron aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos en los estudios previos. Los resultados de la presente investigación confirmaron que las personas con parálisis cerebral padecen mayor dolor y déficits somatosensoriales en comparación con los voluntarios sanos. Además, se observó que el procesamiento de la información somatosensorial presentaba una asimetría hemisférica dependiente de la afectación motriz. Por otra parte, el procesamiento motor presentó alteraciones significativas que estaban relacionadas, fundamentalmente, con el periodo de planificación motora, donde las aferencias sensoriales son de capital importancia. Estos datos apoyan la hipótesis de la existencia de un déficit sensoriomotor y subrayan la necesidad de implementar la valoración y el tratamiento específico de los déficits somatosensoriales en las personas con parálisis cerebral

Parents and physiotherapists recognition of non-verbal communication of pain in individuals with cerebral palsy

[eng] Pain assessment is difficult in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). This is of particular relevance in children with communication difficulties, when non-verbal pain behaviors could be essential for appropriate pain recognition. Parents are considered good proxies in the recognition of pain in their children; however, health professionals also need a good understanding of their patients' pain experience. This study aims at analyzing the agreement between parents' and physiotherapists' assessments of verbal and non-verbal pain behaviors in individuals with CP. A written survey about pain characteristics and non-verbal pain expression of 96 persons with CP (45 classified as communicative, and 51 as non-communicative individuals) was performed. Parents and physiotherapists displayed a high agreement in their estimations of the presence of chronic pain, healthcare seeking, pain intensity and pain interference, as well as in non-verbal pain behaviors. Physiotherapists and parents can recognize pain behaviors in individuals with CP regardless of communication disabilities

Effects of the Fourth Ventricle Compression in the Regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System: A Randomized Control Trial

Introduction. Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system is an important factor in the development of chronic pain. Fourth ventricle compression (CV-4) has been shown to influence autonomic activity. Nevertheless, the physiological mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear. Objectives. This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of fourth ventricle compression on the autonomic nervous system. Methods. Forty healthy adults were randomly assigned to an intervention group, on whom CV-4 was performed, or to a control group, who received a placebo intervention (nontherapeutic touch on the occipital bone). In both groups, plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, and heart rate were measured before and immediately after the intervention. Results. No effects related to the intervention were found. Although a reduction of norepinephrine, systolic blood pressure, and heart rate was found after the intervention, it was not exclusive to the intervention group. In fact, only the control group showed an increment of dopamine levels after intervention. Conclusion. Fourth ventricle compression seems not to have any effect in plasmatic catecholamine levels, blood pressure, or heart rate. Further studies are needed to clarify the CV-4 physiologic mechanisms and clinical efficacy in autonomic regulation and pain treatment