Opinion of Orthodontics residents about their formation through the Health Virtual Classroom

Abstract

Introduction: The assessments about the Health Virtual Classroom of the residents, who participate in the process in an active and protagonist way, is one of the indicators of quality, pertinence and equity of the formative process. 

Objective: To describe the opinion of the residents in the postgraduate formation in Orthodontics, through the Health Virtual Classroom.

 Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional research was carried out, with a quantiqualitative approach; in March and April, 2021, at the Faculty of Dentistry in Santiago de Cuba. The sample was selected at random and it was formed by eight residents of Orthodontics. Variables such as age, way of entrance, year of residence, the residents´ opinion were studied. The information was obtained by a questionnaire.

Results: The 100 % of the residents reported that they had performed seminars, the 62.5 % independent work and pre service clinical training, in the modality of case presentation and diagnostic discussion; workshops and practical lessons a 37.5 %. The 75 % of the students understood the explanations and reported to be ready for the test to pass the year.

Conclusions: The residents of Orthodontics identified as necessary their formation through the Health Virtual Classroom in this current time; although they have limitations sustained in the insufficient preparation for its use. This formative space needs of a higher use, with emphasis in the different forms of teaching organization.