Edumecentro (May 2023)
Scientific activity of the Neonatology faculty. From 2015 to 2021
Abstract
Background: the teaching scenarios in healthcare centers constitute excellent spaces for the generation of knowledge and the development of scientific-technical activity. Objective: to characterize the scientific activity of the faculty of the Neonatology specialty of the "Miguel Enriquez" Faculty of Medical Sciences. Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study of the scientific production of the faculty from 2015 to 2021 was carried out. Theoretical and empirical methods were used: review of teaching and scientific records and technical reports. The information was processed using the SPSS statistical package, version 15.0. The relationship of variables was expressed in absolute and relative values. Results: 94.4% of the faculty had master's degrees in science and only 11.1% had Ph.D.in particular sciences. More than 80% had a high degree of specialization and low investigative rank. 174 scientific papers were presented, and international events predominated (37%). 40 awards and 62 recognitions were awarded. 2018 was the most productive year. 94.4% had published. 16.7% participated as tutor/advisor of 10-14 theses and 55.6% in none. They actively participated in examining boards of specialty, professor´s ranking, events, and arbitration of documents in national and foreign journals. Conclusions: the scientific activity of the faculty of the Neonatology specialty was characterized. Adequate pedagogical and academic training was verified, as well as satisfactory scientific activity with healthcare, teaching and research recognition and capacities to publish and train other specialists.
