Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: VINICIUS PEREIRA DANTAS

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : VINICIUS PEREIRA DANTAS
DATE: 31/03/2026
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: Google Meet
TITLE:

Challenges and facilitators for teaching valvular heart disease in undergraduate medical education: a scope review

KEY WORDS:

Heart Valve Diseases; Education, Medical, Undergraduate e Teaching.

PAGES: 50
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Medicina
SUMMARY:

Introduction: Valvular heart diseases constitute a relevant public health problem, with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality, making early diagnosis essential. Despite this, teaching this topic in undergraduate medical education faces limitations such as reduced curricular time, predominance of traditional teaching methods, and difficulties in integrating theory and clinical practice.

Objective: To identify the main challenges and facilitators for teaching valvular heart diseases in undergraduate medical education.

Methods: This is a scoping review conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and the PRISMA-ScR checklist. The search strategy was structured based on the PCC framework (Population, Concept, and Context). Studies published in the last ten years in English, Portuguese, and Spanish were included and retrieved from the Virtual Health Library, Google Scholar, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), and ScienceDirect. Study screening and selection were performed independently by two reviewers using the Rayyan software. The search was performed using the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS), in English, combined with the Boolean operator AND: “Heart Valve Diseases,” “Education, Medical, Undergraduate,” and “Teaching.” Study screening and selection were conducted by two independent reviewers using the Rayyan software.

Results: Of the 1,620 records identified, 27 studies were included in the final sample. The findings highlight the high prevalence of valvular heart diseases and reinforce the importance of early diagnosis in medical training. The incorporation of active learning methodologies, clinical simulation, and diagnostic technologies was identified as a key facilitator. However, limited access to resources, insufficient practical training, and gaps in cardiovascular semiology—particularly in cardiac auscultation and interpretation of complementary examinations—remain significant challenges.

Conclusion: The teaching of valvular heart diseases in undergraduate medical education presents challenges related to limited resources, insufficient faculty training, inadequate practical training, and difficulties in integrating theory with clinical practice. As facilitators, the incorporation of active learning methodologies, the use of clinical simulation, and the integration of diagnostic technologies into the educational process stand out. These strategies are essential to align the curriculum with the National Curricular Guidelines and to strengthen the clinical competence of future physicians.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 3050287 - EUDES EULER DE SOUZA LUCENA
Interno - 1348383 - GEORGE DANTAS DE AZEVEDO
Externo à Instituição - THALES ALLYRIO ARAUJO DE MEDEIROS FERNANDES - UERN