O uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação para a teleducação em oncologia : contribuições e desafios

Abstract

Objective : To identify the limits and possibilities for the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for teleducation in oncology, seeking to reflect on their potential to overcome geographical, time and financial barriers to access professional heal th education. Method : This is a descriptive exploratory study conducted through bibliographical, documentary and survey research in the Brazilian Oncology High Complexity Centers, using electronic questionnaires. Results : The results showed a profile of IC T use between the analogical and digital generations, with a small part in waves of computer learning, virtual learning and videoconferencing. Required infrastructure and financial costs were the main difficulties reported. Most participants (88%) recogniz e as a contribution of ICT the ability to disseminate updated contents among large numbers of professionals at their workplaces. This corroborates the meaning of the government policies analyzed. Conclusion : Reflection on these findings allows one to move forward in planning the use of technologies together with a pedagogical project so as to contribute to the professional qualification and democratize the knowledge generated in the oncology centers investigated.