Construção de weblog como ferramenta para o ensino do uso racional de medicamentos no curso de farmácia

Abstract

Accurate information is determinant to the quality use of medication and decision making in health. Thus, training professionals to interpret scientific evidence on medicines and turn that into easy-access information is fundamental. In this sense, the Centro de Estudos do Medicamento (CEMED) from the School of Pharmacy - Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) promotes formation focusing on the rational use of medicines disseminating information through the Blog do CEMED. Content publication in the weblog relies on the active role of students, who identify sources of information, select topics, prepare, check and post them. The Blog has registered intense consultation access, driven by social networks interactivity. The initiative demonstrates clear need for information in this area and presents as an important pedagogical resource, promoting the development of competencies such as critical evaluation of literature, written communication and teamwork.