CONSTRUCTION OF A MASSIVE ONLINE OPEN COURSE (MOOC) ON BASIC FOUNDATIONS IN A SURGICAL CENTER
Surgicenters; Patient Safety; Surgical hand antisepsis; Surgical Attire; Education Distance.
More than 234 million surgical procedures are performed worldwide each year. This number raises concerns among researchers, healthcare professionals and managers regarding possible complications arising from these surgical activities, such as Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). They affect people all over the world, with surgical site infections (SSIs) considered a type of HAI most commonly investigated and observed, mainly in underdeveloped countries. Despite being preventable events, SSIs represent a significant economic burden worldwide, being classified as the third most expensive infection, which results in a considerable financial burden for both patients and health systems. SSIs have multifactorial causes, being influenced by factors endogenous and exogenous to the patient. It is worth highlighting that preoperative preparation or surgical hand antisepsis, as well as surgical attire, are effective preventive measures and are significant criteria for reducing SSI. This study aims to develop an educational resource on the basic foundations of the surgical center, regarding surgical antisepsis of the hands, forearms and elbow, and surgical attire with a sterile apron, in order to train students and professionals in health practice. This is a study of technological production. Initially, the antisepsis and surgical attire practices of 10th period medical interns at UFRN were observed in the surgical center. Using a checklist, in an OSCE, data was collected, which will serve as a basis for the construction of the online and open course, which will be offered on the virtual platform of the Virtual Learning Environment of the Unified Health System (AVASUS). It is expected that this study will contribute to the development and improvement of attitudes and skills related to basic skills in the surgical center, with a focus on hand antisepsis and surgical attire. This enhancement aims to promote good health practices and favorable outcomes for patients. We believe that the course offered will provide flexible and accessible learning to students and health professionals regardless of geographical and time limitations.