Noelia Flores Robaina

Applicability of the Spanish Version of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS), in the Mexican Population with Severe Mental Illness

Estao apresentados, aqui, os resultados obtidos da avaliacao por juizes especialistas sobre a escala de intensidade de apoio (Scale Intensity Support-SIS), na versao espanhola, para determinar a sua aplicabilidade na populacao mexicana com doenca mental severa (DMS). O instrumento, inicialmente concebido para pessoas com deficiencia intelectual, e coerente com o conceito multidimensional de qualidade de vida e com o modelo social da deficiencia. Foi analisada a equivalencia semântica dos itens adotados, atraves dos juizes especialistas, a confiabilidade das subescalas, utilizando o alfa de Cronbach, e a validade concorrente entre as escalas SIS e a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF). A media de semelhanca com a original foi de 9,91 do maximo de 10 (dp=0,14). Os coeficientes de confiabilidade foram superiores a 0,95 e as correlacoes entre as escalas SIS e a GAF foram medias altas e significativas. Concluiu-se que, no contexto mexicano, a escala SIS pode ser utilizada para conhecer as necessidades e expectativas das pessoas com doenca mental.This study presents the results obtained from the evaluation, by specialist judges, of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS), Spanish version, to determine its suitability for the Mexican population with severe mental illness (SMI). The instrument, originally designed for people with intellectual disabilities, is consistent with the multidimensional concept of quality of life and the social model of disability. The semantic equivalence of the items adjusted by specialist judges, the reliability of the subscales, using Cronbachs alpha, and the concurrent validity between the SIS and the Global Functioning Assessment (GAF) were analyzed. The mean similarity to the original was 9.91 from a total of 10 (sd=0.14). The reliability coefficients were above 0.95 and the correlations between the SIS and the GAF were medium to high and significant. In conclusion, in the Mexican context, the SIS scale can be used to understand the needs and expectations of people with mental illness.Mostramos resultados obtenidos en la evaluacion de jueces expertos en la Escala de Intensidad de Apoyos (SIS), version espanola, para determinar su adecuacion a la poblacion mexicana con Enfermedad Mental Severa (EMS). El instrumento, originalmente disenado para personas con discapacidad intelectual, es congruente con el concepto multidimensional de calidad de vida y el modelo social de discapacidad. Se analizo la equivalencia semantica de los items adaptados a traves de jueces expertos, la fiabilidad de las subescalas mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach y la validez concurrente entre la SIS y la GAF. El promedio de semejanza con el original fue 9,91 sobre 10 (DE=0,14). Los coeficientes de fiabilidad fueron superiores a 0,95 y las correlaciones entre la SIS y la GAF fueron entre medias y altas y significativas. Los resultados confirman que la escala SIS, con minimas adecuaciones de forma, puede usarse para conocer las necesidades y expectativas en personas con enfermedad mental en el contexto mexicano.

Rendimiento académico en educación superior y su asociación con la participación activa en la plataforma Moodle

This study analyzes the association between quantity and type of access to the Moodle platform in a subject and the academic results of all students (N = 229) enrolled in their first year of psychology studies. Analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlations and multiple regression analysis were used. The results show that the use of active teaching-learning strategies is associated with better academic results. These findings underscore the importance of active student involvement, as opposed to merely accessing available information.

Aplicabilidad de la escala de intensidad de apoyos (SIS), en población mexicana con enfermedad mental severa

Estao apresentados, aqui, os resultados obtidos da avaliacao por juizes especialistas sobre a escala de intensidade de apoio (Scale Intensity Support-SIS), na versao espanhola, para determinar a sua aplicabilidade na populacao mexicana com doenca mental severa (DMS). O instrumento, inicialmente concebido para pessoas com deficiencia intelectual, e coerente com o conceito multidimensional de qualidade de vida e com o modelo social da deficiencia. Foi analisada a equivalencia semântica dos itens adotados, atraves dos juizes especialistas, a confiabilidade das subescalas, utilizando o alfa de Cronbach, e a validade concorrente entre as escalas SIS e a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF). A media de semelhanca com a original foi de 9,91 do maximo de 10 (dp=0,14). Os coeficientes de confiabilidade foram superiores a 0,95 e as correlacoes entre as escalas SIS e a GAF foram medias altas e significativas. Concluiu-se que, no contexto mexicano, a escala SIS pode ser utilizada para conhecer as necessidades e expectativas das pessoas com doenca mental.This study presents the results obtained from the evaluation, by specialist judges, of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS), Spanish version, to determine its suitability for the Mexican population with severe mental illness (SMI). The instrument, originally designed for people with intellectual disabilities, is consistent with the multidimensional concept of quality of life and the social model of disability. The semantic equivalence of the items adjusted by specialist judges, the reliability of the subscales, using Cronbachs alpha, and the concurrent validity between the SIS and the Global Functioning Assessment (GAF) were analyzed. The mean similarity to the original was 9.91 from a total of 10 (sd=0.14). The reliability coefficients were above 0.95 and the correlations between the SIS and the GAF were medium to high and significant. In conclusion, in the Mexican context, the SIS scale can be used to understand the needs and expectations of people with mental illness.Mostramos resultados obtenidos en la evaluacion de jueces expertos en la Escala de Intensidad de Apoyos (SIS), version espanola, para determinar su adecuacion a la poblacion mexicana con Enfermedad Mental Severa (EMS). El instrumento, originalmente disenado para personas con discapacidad intelectual, es congruente con el concepto multidimensional de calidad de vida y el modelo social de discapacidad. Se analizo la equivalencia semantica de los items adaptados a traves de jueces expertos, la fiabilidad de las subescalas mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach y la validez concurrente entre la SIS y la GAF. El promedio de semejanza con el original fue 9,91 sobre 10 (DE=0,14). Los coeficientes de fiabilidad fueron superiores a 0,95 y las correlaciones entre la SIS y la GAF fueron entre medias y altas y significativas. Los resultados confirman que la escala SIS, con minimas adecuaciones de forma, puede usarse para conocer las necesidades y expectativas en personas con enfermedad mental en el contexto mexicano.

Servicios residenciales para personas con discapacidad intelectual en Chile. Avanzando hacia las buenas prácticas

This study aims to understand the vision and practices of service providers on care provided and its relation to the support and quality of life of institutionalized Chileans with intellectual disabilities. The methodology used consisted of content analysis of the information obtained from three service provider focus groups. The results indicate that while progress is being made in the quality of services offered to these users, it is necessary to take another step to move from the provision of essential services to the promotion, recording and tracking of quality results. This change requires a joint effort at the different levels of the system, including public policies that focus on personal development opportunities and personal outcome, as well as professionals committed to the promotion of best practices.

Aplicabilidade da versão espanhola da escala de intensidade de apoio, na população mexicana com doença mental severa

Estao apresentados, aqui, os resultados obtidos da avaliacao por juizes especialistas sobre a escala de intensidade de apoio (Scale Intensity Support-SIS), na versao espanhola, para determinar a sua aplicabilidade na populacao mexicana com doenca mental severa (DMS). O instrumento, inicialmente concebido para pessoas com deficiencia intelectual, e coerente com o conceito multidimensional de qualidade de vida e com o modelo social da deficiencia. Foi analisada a equivalencia semântica dos itens adotados, atraves dos juizes especialistas, a confiabilidade das subescalas, utilizando o alfa de Cronbach, e a validade concorrente entre as escalas SIS e a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF). A media de semelhanca com a original foi de 9,91 do maximo de 10 (dp=0,14). Os coeficientes de confiabilidade foram superiores a 0,95 e as correlacoes entre as escalas SIS e a GAF foram medias altas e significativas. Concluiu-se que, no contexto mexicano, a escala SIS pode ser utilizada para conhecer as necessidades e expectativas das pessoas com doenca mental.This study presents the results obtained from the evaluation, by specialist judges, of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS), Spanish version, to determine its suitability for the Mexican population with severe mental illness (SMI). The instrument, originally designed for people with intellectual disabilities, is consistent with the multidimensional concept of quality of life and the social model of disability. The semantic equivalence of the items adjusted by specialist judges, the reliability of the subscales, using Cronbachs alpha, and the concurrent validity between the SIS and the Global Functioning Assessment (GAF) were analyzed. The mean similarity to the original was 9.91 from a total of 10 (sd=0.14). The reliability coefficients were above 0.95 and the correlations between the SIS and the GAF were medium to high and significant. In conclusion, in the Mexican context, the SIS scale can be used to understand the needs and expectations of people with mental illness.Mostramos resultados obtenidos en la evaluacion de jueces expertos en la Escala de Intensidad de Apoyos (SIS), version espanola, para determinar su adecuacion a la poblacion mexicana con Enfermedad Mental Severa (EMS). El instrumento, originalmente disenado para personas con discapacidad intelectual, es congruente con el concepto multidimensional de calidad de vida y el modelo social de discapacidad. Se analizo la equivalencia semantica de los items adaptados a traves de jueces expertos, la fiabilidad de las subescalas mediante el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach y la validez concurrente entre la SIS y la GAF. El promedio de semejanza con el original fue 9,91 sobre 10 (DE=0,14). Los coeficientes de fiabilidad fueron superiores a 0,95 y las correlaciones entre la SIS y la GAF fueron entre medias y altas y significativas. Los resultados confirman que la escala SIS, con minimas adecuaciones de forma, puede usarse para conocer las necesidades y expectativas en personas con enfermedad mental en el contexto mexicano.