Regularities of professional development on Community Acquired Pneumonia for teachers of Internal Medicine

Introduction: the improvement of health professionals is a necessity due to the continuous scientific and technical development. Objective: to identify the regularities of the professional training process on Community Acquired Pneumonia for Internal Medicine teachers at León Cuervo Rubio Hospital in Pinar del Río. Method: educational research was developed based on the dialectical-materialistic method, integrating qualitative and quantitative aspects, using theoretical and empirical methods such as the historical-logical, systemic-structural, documentary review, surveys, interview and observation, respectively. In addition, descriptive and inferential statistical methods, the sample used was 25 intentionally selected specialists in Internal Medicine teachers. The variable studied was the professional improvement process on Community Acquired Pneumonia. Results: Insufficient training actions on CAP directed to teachers. Deficient integration of CAP contents in on-the-job education through the use of the clinical method. Training actions with a sequential approach to the objectives and contents of NAC have not yet been organized. Weaknesses in the pedagogical preparation of teachers to have an impact on the improvement of performance on management of Community Acquired Pneumonia. Conclusions: There are limited actions for the improvement of the management of CAP, the planned professional development process does not make possible the updating and deepening of the contents of CAP, necessary to improve the performance of teachers in order to transform the health status of patients admitted and improve their quality of life.