Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: LILLIAN MEIRELLY CUNHA DE SOUZA

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STUDENT : LILLIAN MEIRELLY CUNHA DE SOUZA
DATE: 31/10/2025
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: Auditório Mariano Coelho - 4° subsolo do HUOL
TITLE:

Impact of an educational strategy on the rational use of hospital oxygen and compressed air in a University Hospital

KEY WORDS:

Education; Teaching Materials; Teaching Hospitals; Preceptorship.

PAGES: 113
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional
SUMMARY:

Introduction: There are important gaps in knowledge and practices related to hospital oxygen therapy. Continuing education for health professionals can promote the rational use of oxygen, reduce costs, and improve the quality of healthcare services. The contemporary teaching model encourages the application of active methodologies in health professional training; however, few studies have investigated the use of such methodologies on the subject of oxygen therapy, especially in multiprofessional settings. Objective: To evaluate the impact of an educational strategy on the knowledge and work processes of students and health professionals at a university hospital in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Method: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in three stages: (1) pre-intervention assessment (November 2024), including document analysis in Wiki HUOL, application of an electronic questionnaire to diagnose training needs, involving 36 professionals and students from the Internal Medicine Clinic of a teaching hospital, and direct observation of the work process for 15 days; (2) educational intervention (February 2025), performed in service, consisting of face-to-face training on rational use of oxygen and compressed air, delivered in nine classes with a total of 44 participants, lasting approximately one hour, preceded by the application of an electronic knowledge assessment questionnaire; and (3) post-intervention evaluation, conducted immediately after training, with reapplication of the knowledge questionnaire and new direct observation of the work process for 15 days, starting the day after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, comparing pre- and post-intervention stages. Results: There was a significant increase in participants’ performance after the intervention, with mean scores rising from 13 points (SD = 3.55) in the pre-test to 17.7 points (SD = 2.05) in the post-test (p < 0.001). Furthermore, there was an increase in the availability of previously scarce materials, as well as the identification of the need for evidence-based adjustments in institutional protocols on the subject. Conclusion: In summary, the educational intervention was associated with improved availability of essential resources and enhanced knowledge on the subject, factors that may contribute to safety and appropriateness of practices related to oxygen therapy and nebulization. This is especially due to the effectiveness of the chosen teaching method in enhancing skills in the education of health professionals in workplace settings. The findings reflect the reality of a specific hospital unit and cannot be generalized to all contexts. Standardization of routines, adequate supervision, and training of professionals from other hospital sectors using the teaching plan — which is a product of this study — may be effective strategies for maintaining the results achieved. Finally, longitudinal studies are recommended to assess its long-term effects.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - REBEKA MARIA DE OLIVEIRA BELO - IFPB
Presidente - 1113790 - GIOVANNA KARINNY PEREIRA CRUZ DE ANDRADE
Interna - 1020269 - PETALA TUANI CANDIDO DE OLIVEIRA SALVADOR