THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICAL TRAINING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FROM THE VIEW OF THE VARIOUS ACTORS (Atena Editora)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in Medical Education. After the institution of social distancing measures, the Ministry of Education authorized the replacement of face-to-face subjects with virtual ones. Goal: The goal of this study is to analyze the effects, limitations, benefits and consequences of virtual teaching in the pandemic and in Brazil. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study with an exploratory and descriptive goal, with a bibliographic review and a subsequent qualitative and quantitative approach to the responses obtained in the form. Results and Conclusion: Sample of 126 students from 18 institutions and 27 professors from 6 institutions. Most institutions took about a week to adapt, with difficulties such as lack of technical training and support. Most students had synchronous classes, having quality internet, laptop and cell phone. Virtual teaching generated psychological stress in 81.0% of students and 51.9% of teachers, with female sex being a risk factor. Furthermore, psychological stress is related to productivity and time management. 96.8% of the students stated that the quarantine made it possible to participate in events that they would normally not be able to attend. Most students and teachers thought that part of virtual teaching and the insertion of ICTs must continue in the post-pandemic period.