Scientific research on food environments in Brazil: a scoping review

Abstract Objective: To map the scientific research on food environments in Brazil, based on the following questions: How many studies have addressed food environments?; What study designs and methodological approaches were applied?; What is the geographic scope of the studies?; What scenarios and dimensions of food environments were studied?; Which population groups were studied?; How were food environments conceptualised?; What are the main limitations of the studies? Design: Scoping review conducted in four databases, from January 2005 to December 2022, using different food environment-related terms to cover the main types and dimensions proposed in the literature. The studies were independently selected by two authors. A narrative synthesis was used to summarise the findings. Setting: Brazil. Participants: 130 articles. Results: Scientific research on Brazilian food environments has been increasing. The analytical quantitative approach and the cross-sectional design were the most frequently used. Most articles were published in English. The majority of studies evaluated the community food environment, addressed aspects of the physical dimension, sampled the adult population, had food consumption as an outcome, used primary data, and were carried out in capital cities in the Southeast region. Furthermore, in most articles, no conceptual model was explicitly adopted. Conclusions: Gaps in literature are related to the need for conducting studies in the Brazilian countryside, the support for the formulation of research questions based on conceptual models, the use of valid and reliable instruments to collect primary data, in addition to the need for a greater number of longitudinal, intervention and qualitative studies

Perceived school food environment: a scoping review protocol

Protocol for a scoping review aiming to understand the extent of evidence in relation to primary and secondary students' perceptions of their school food environment. The school organizational food environment can significantly impact dietary choices and nutritional status of children and adolescents who spend a substantial portion of their day at school. Understanding students' perceptions is crucial for promoting healthy food environments, however previous review focused on methods found only two studies assessing students' views on their school food environment. Studies reporting findings on the perception of primary and secondary students regarding their school food environment or any component or dimension of organizational food environments in their school will be included. Studies can be published from 2005 onwards, in any language, will be assessed. The last search was conducted on October 21, 2023, and will be updated opportunely. Electronic databases (MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science, LILACS (via BVSalud) and Scopus) will be searched for relevant evidence. Search terms will combine 5 domains: (students AND ((food environment OR food environment dimensions) AND perception) AND school). Two independent reviewers will screen and selected the studies retrieved. Data will be extracted using a tool developed for this review in Google Forms. Data will be analyzed descriptively and presented in tables and charts. The JBI scoping review methodology will be used. Reporting will be in line with the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines

Monitoria acadêmica e formação profissional em saúde: uma revisão integrativa

A monitoria é uma estratégia que pode auxiliar na formação profissional em saúde, ao proporcionar um canal dialógico entre docentes e discentes e favorecer os processos de ensino-aprendizagem. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi revisar a literatura sobre monitoria e formação profissional em saúde no Brasil, identificando suas potencialidades e dificuldades. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com busca sistemática de artigos publicados até abril de 2017 nas bibliotecas SciELO e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Foram recuperados 13 artigos, a maioria sobre monitoria em instituições públicas do Sul e Sudeste, sendo sete somente sobre Enfermagem ou Medicina. Identificou-se como potencialidades da monitoria: estreitamento de relações entre alunos, ampliação do aprendizado e da autonomia discente e aproximação do monitor à docência. As dificuldades foram: escassez de tempo para trabalho em equipe e baixa adesão dos alunos às atividades. Observou-se que a maioria dos estudos possui cunho descritivo e não enfatiza os aspectos teórico-pedagógicos relacionados. Ainda assim, o conjunto dos artigos sugere que a monitoria tem potencial de agregar ao aprendizado autonomia, criticidade e humanização, em consonância com os princípios do Sistema Único de Saúde. Conclui-se que o tema da monitoria encontra-se permeável para novos estudos e reflexões acerca do processo de ensino e aprendizagem voltado às especificidades das diferentes profissões da área de saúde. Seria pertinente discutir nas diversas instâncias acadêmicas os proveitos da monitoria a fim de incorporá-la ao currículo formal e favorecer a participação dos graduandos