Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
[Performance of the MEDUC-PG14 instrument to evaluate teaching performance in medical residency programs].
There are few instruments to evaluate teachers' performance during medical residency in Spanish. ⋯ The MEDUC-PG14 is an instrument with valid and highly reliable results. It is useful and easy to apply to evaluate teaching performance in postgraduate studies. Its use is recommended in residency programs of Spanish-speaking countries. However, the inclusion of an item referring to the professional competence of the teacher is suggested.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
Case Reports[Sudden cardiac death during exercise due to Brugada syndrome. Report of one case].
We report a 20-year-old male athlete who while running, presented a sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. He was successfully rescued by cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers and an automatic external defibrillator. Without evidence of structural heart disease, Brugada syndrome was diagnosed as the cause, after which a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator was indicated. We discuss the subject of sudden cardiac death in athletes and its unusual relationship with exercise in this channelopathy.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
[Risk factors associated with a lower upper limb functionality among university students].
Upper limb (UL) function is compromised in university students due to prolonged academic activities and excessive use of electronic devices. However, it is unknown whether this relationship was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic situation. ⋯ The identification of these modifiable risk factors can help to implement preventive or rehabilitative actions at home or universities.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
[Reflection on the equity of the disability qualification system in Chile].
The Disability Qualification System in Chile and its regulations have inequities as they are applied in a general way and do not consider the peculiar characteristics of vulnerable populations. These people, who are mostly unprotected, have less access to health care levels and receive a lower quality of services. The authors, using a clinical case, we analyze the three main obstacles to obtain a disability pensión. A change in applicants' evaluation, considering a broader range of information on the process, a greater symmetry in the evaluated parameters, including biopsychosocial aspects and a better interrelation between Health Services and the Evaluation System would narrow the existing gap between vulnerable and non-vulnerable populations.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
Reduced burnout and higher mindfulness in medical students after a self-care program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical students experience high levels of psychological stress during clinical training. However, most medical curricula do not teach self-care skills. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted medical education causing increased distress among students. ⋯ A formal educational intervention, teaching self-awareness and self-regulation skills can help reduce medical students' distress and promote their well-being even amidst a pandemic.