Training Course for Family Doctors about Biopsychosocial Cares for Children with Down Syndrome

Authors

  • Eloy Jesús Pineda Pérez Policlínico Docente "Ana Betancourt"
  • Maria Cristina Reyes Lopez Hospital Universitario "William Soler"

Keywords:

Down syndrome, training course, family doctors, biopsychosocial cares.

Abstract

Introduction: Children with Down syndrome present high comorbidity, a reason why it is necessary to maintain training for family doctors for the control and prevention of such conditions.

Objective: To assess a training course targeted at family doctors about biopsychosocial care for children with Down syndrome.

Methods: A quasiexperimental study was carried out using a before-after design with a study group and a control group. In a first stage, or pretest, a questionnaire was applied to both groups. Afterwards, the training course was given to the study group. In the last stage, or post-test, the same questionnaire was used again for the two groups, after which the level of knowledge reached was determined.

Results: Before receiving the training course, 7 (26.9%) family doctors in the study group obtained an acceptable rating. After receiving the course, it increased to 22 (84.6%). The mean and standard difference was higher in the study group compared to the control group.

Conclusions: With the training course designed and given to family doctors, the knowledge about biopsychosocial care for children with Down syndrome increased.

 

 

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Author Biographies

Eloy Jesús Pineda Pérez, Policlínico Docente "Ana Betancourt"

Dr. en Medicina. Especialista de 2do Grado en MGI. Master en Atención Integral al Niño. Investigador Auxiliar.

Maria Cristina Reyes Lopez, Hospital Universitario "William Soler"

Especialista de Primer grado en Pediatria. Master en Atencion Integral al niños. Profesora Instructora

Published

2021-03-24

How to Cite

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Pineda Pérez EJ, Reyes Lopez MC. Training Course for Family Doctors about Biopsychosocial Cares for Children with Down Syndrome. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2021 Mar. 24 [cited 2025 Feb. 12];37(1). Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/1102

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ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES