2016, Number 4
Science, innovation and society entailment: experiences of the Minimal Access Surgery National Center
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 651-659
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The link between science and innovation is not only considered in the introduction of new products and services by the hospitals, but also as a wide range of actions, which include healthcare management activities, related to the educational process and focused on turning knowledge into the foundation of the economic growth and the increased quality of life of the population.Objective: To present the experience of the Center for Minimal Access Surgery as an entity of science and technological innovation of the Ministry of Public Health and Center of Postgraduate Studies of the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, as well as the scientific, technical and social benefits that this experience has provided to the Cuban population.
Material and Methods: The following techniques are used: participative observation: content analysis of documents and teamwork.
Results: The analysis carried out comprises three main stages: Seed (1980-1992); Foundation (1993-2004) and Consolidation (2005-Present). Nowadays, the Center is a consolidated healthcare institution, oriented towards the excellence in its management practices.
Conclusions: Throughout its history, the Center has reached significant scientific achievements and has contributed to society while fulfilling its mission, which integrates healthcare, teaching and research, constituting one of the most important achievements in the Cuban medicine and a clear example of how it is possible to strengthen the link between science and innovation by means of multiple strategies.
REFERENCES
Roque González R, Guerra Bretaña RM, Barrios Osuna IO, Relova Rovira R, Brizuela Quintanilla RA, Anido Escobar VM. Gestión de la calidad y control interno en el proceso docente del Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. Rev haban cienc méd [Internet]. 2013; 12(4):650-8. [Consultado 2016 feb 10]. Disponible en: http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1729- 519X2013000400017&nrm=iso
Roque González R, Torres Peña RC, Barrios Osuna IO, Martínez Alfonso MÁ, Barreras González J, Hernández Gutiérrez JM. Instrumento para la evaluación de habilidades en cirugía laparoscópica básica. Educ Med Super [Internet]. 2012; [Consultado 2016 feb 10]. Disponible en: http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0864- 21412012000300006&nrm=iso