Diseño de materiales educativos virtuales para los pacientes del Programa de Atención Farmacéutica de los Servicios de Farmacia de la Región Brunca de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
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Gómez Agüero, Yeiny
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La presente investigación aborda el tema de la educación virtual farmacéutica dirigida al grupo de personas usuarias del Programa de Atención Farmacéutica de los Servicios de Farmacia de la Región Brunca de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. El propósito del estudio se orienta a la identificación y priorización de las necesidades de educación virtual de las personas usuarias de los servicios de farmacia en relación con los diagnósticos médicos y prescripciones farmacológicas que poseen, con el objetivo de diseñar una serie de materiales que respondan a las necesidades de formación educativa, y de esta forma sensibilizar en la importancia de la adherencia a los medicamentos para la promoción de la salud y una mejor calidad de vida. En relación con el diseño metodológico, el estudio es de tipo descriptivo y con un enfoque cuantitativo. Para la recolección de los datos se emplea la técnica de la entrevista, la cual se aplica a través de dos instrumentos de encuesta autoadministrado en línea mediante Google Forms, dirigidos a 88 personas farmacéuticas que conformaban en el año 2019 el grupo de profesionales farmacéuticos que atendían el Programa de Atención Farmacéutica de la Región Brunca. El análisis de la información se realiza por medio de la triangulación de los datos, empleando tablas de frecuencia y representaciones gráficas, que posteriormente son cotejeadas con la referencia conceptual que sustenta el estudio. Los resultados principales determinan la necesidad de priorización en temas orientados a la educación en Diabetes, especialmente en sus aspectos generales y de tratamiento, la correcta administración de lovastatina, la promoción de la salud y la prevención de enfermedades educando en la importancia de la actividad física. Asimismo, en cuanto a los recursos tecnológicos, se evidencia que la mayor parte del grupo de usuarios disponen de dispositivos móviles e internet, para acceder a la educación virtual; mientras que las personas farmacéuticas emplean los recursos tecnológicos disponibles en sus dependencias de trabajo para la atención del servicio y la entrega de la información. Finalmente, se identifica que Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint y WhatsApp, conforman el grupo de herramientas tecnológicas más utilizadas entre la población para el acceso a la información digital. Como conclusiones principales se obtiene que el uso de Tecnologías de Información y la Comunicación (TIC), son de utilidad y beneficio para aumentar la calidad y cantidad de conocimiento del paciente para disponer de mejores herramientas de auto cuidado en el mantenimiento y control de su enfermedad, adherencia al tratamiento y hábitos de vida saludables permanentes. Por otro lado, en contextos emergentes como el experimentado con la pandemia COVID 2019, el empleo de las TIC en entornos de la salud constituye un recurso de gran valía para la atención de pacientes, debido que se puede optimizar el rango de cobertura médica y hacer un mejor aprovechamiento de recursos tanto de la C.C.S.S como de las personas usuarias.
This research focuses on virtual pharmaceutical education aimed at users of the Pharmaceutical Care Program of the Pharmacy Services in the Brunca Region of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). The study’s purpose is to identify and prioritize the virtual education needs of the users, particularly regarding their pharmacy services in relation to their medical diagnoses and pharmacological prescriptions. The objective is to design a series of materials that respond to their educational needs with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of medication adherence for health promotion and a better quality of life. In terms of methodological design, the study is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews using two selfadministered online survey instruments via Google Forms, directed at 88 pharmacists who, in 2019, formed the group of pharmaceutical professionals serving the Pharmaceutical Care Program in the Brunca Region. The analysis of the information was done through data triangulation, using frequency tables and graphical representations, which were later compared with the conceptual framework supporting the study. The main results highlight the need to prioritize education on diabetes, particularly its general aspects and treatment, the correct administration of lovastatin, and health promotion, including disease prevention through education on the importance of physical activity. Additionally, regarding technological resources, it was found that most users have mobile devices and internet access for virtual education, while pharmacists used the technological resources available in their workplaces to provide services and deliver information. Also, it was identified that Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, and WhatsApp are the most used technological tools among the population for digital access of the information. The main conclusions indicate that the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is useful and beneficial in increasing the quality and quantity of patients' knowledge, providing better self-care tools for managing and controlling their disease, adhering to treatment, and maintaining healthy habits. Furthermore, in emerging contexts such as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the use of ICT in health environments proved to be a valuable resource for patient care, as it optimizes medical coverage and makes better use of resources for both the CCSS and its users.
This research focuses on virtual pharmaceutical education aimed at users of the Pharmaceutical Care Program of the Pharmacy Services in the Brunca Region of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). The study’s purpose is to identify and prioritize the virtual education needs of the users, particularly regarding their pharmacy services in relation to their medical diagnoses and pharmacological prescriptions. The objective is to design a series of materials that respond to their educational needs with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of medication adherence for health promotion and a better quality of life. In terms of methodological design, the study is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews using two selfadministered online survey instruments via Google Forms, directed at 88 pharmacists who, in 2019, formed the group of pharmaceutical professionals serving the Pharmaceutical Care Program in the Brunca Region. The analysis of the information was done through data triangulation, using frequency tables and graphical representations, which were later compared with the conceptual framework supporting the study. The main results highlight the need to prioritize education on diabetes, particularly its general aspects and treatment, the correct administration of lovastatin, and health promotion, including disease prevention through education on the importance of physical activity. Additionally, regarding technological resources, it was found that most users have mobile devices and internet access for virtual education, while pharmacists used the technological resources available in their workplaces to provide services and deliver information. Also, it was identified that Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, and WhatsApp are the most used technological tools among the population for digital access of the information. The main conclusions indicate that the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is useful and beneficial in increasing the quality and quantity of patients' knowledge, providing better self-care tools for managing and controlling their disease, adhering to treatment, and maintaining healthy habits. Furthermore, in emerging contexts such as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the use of ICT in health environments proved to be a valuable resource for patient care, as it optimizes medical coverage and makes better use of resources for both the CCSS and its users.
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educación virtual, farmacia, servicios de farmacia, atención médica virtual, Costa Rica
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