The role of epidemiological research in the healthcare system using psychoemotional stress as an example: a multimedia training session for students majoring in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health
https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2025-4644
EDN: LUQXVQ
Abstract
Aim. To provide a methodological description and rationale for the developed original training session "The Role of Epidemiological Research in the Healthcare System Using Psychoemotional Stress as an Example".
Material and methods. This study used materials from a developed original training session on "The Role of Epidemiological Research in the Healthcare System Using Psychoemotional Stress as an Example" at the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine. This training session can be implemented using a multimedia presentation for residents, postgraduate students, and students enrolled in continuing professional education programs in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health; postgraduate medical students enrolled in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health; primary care physicians; directors and staff of public health and medical prevention centers; and directors and staff of healthcare authorities.
Results. Key categories are identified, the lesson structure is defined, and the learning process management is demonstrated. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the didactic principle "Connecting Theory with Practice".
Conclusion. The training session integrates data from the largest Russian epidemiological studies (ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2) into the specialist educational, a demonstration of their application at the descriptive statistics, work with Rosstat statistical data using information and analytical systems and the Internet, and the identification of key methodological features. It is aimed at improving the quality of training specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health.
About the Authors
L. I. GomanovaRussian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
Yu. A. Balanova
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
S. A. Shalnova
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
O. E. Ivlev
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990; Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow, 119234
V. A. Kutsenko
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
S. E. Evstifeeva
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
A. E. Imaeva
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
A. V. Kapustina
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
G. A. Muromtseva
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
S. Yu. Astanina
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
V. A. Metelskaya
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
O. N. Dzhioeva
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
E. V. Kontsevaya
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
O. M. Drapkina
Russian Federation
Petroverigsky Lane, 10, bld. 3, Moscow, 101990
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Supplementary files
What is already known about the subject?
- Monitoring public health, identifying risk groups and regions, and determining risk factors (RF) that influence the disease risk are of strategic importance for the development of preventive programs.
- Psychoemotional stress is of particular importance among this group of RFs for Russians, demonstrating a significant negative impact according to the largest Russian epidemiological studies ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2.
- Raising awareness of the role of epidemiological research for public health and healthcare, the significance of psychoemotional stress for public health, and the medical and statistical characteristics that specialists encounter when working with data are promising areas for improving medical education.
What might this study add?
- An original training session has been developed incorporating the ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2 data, demonstrating the high significance of psychoemotional stress as a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases for the Russian population and the importance of using the acquired knowledge in educational and practical activities.
- Key categories and session structure has been defined, and education organization has been demonstrated, with special attention paid to the implementation of the didactic principle of "Connecting Theory with Practice".
- The training session integrates data from the largest Russian epidemiological studies (ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2) into the specialist educational, a demonstration of their application at the descriptive statistics, work with Rosstat statistical data using information and analytical systems and the Internet, and the identification of key methodological features. It is aimed at improving the quality of training specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health.
Review
For citations:
Gomanova L.I., Balanova Yu.A., Shalnova S.A., Ivlev O.E., Kutsenko V.A., Evstifeeva S.E., Imaeva A.E., Kapustina A.V., Muromtseva G.A., Astanina S.Yu., Metelskaya V.A., Dzhioeva O.N., Kontsevaya E.V., Drapkina O.M. The role of epidemiological research in the healthcare system using psychoemotional stress as an example: a multimedia training session for students majoring in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health. Cardiovascular Therapy and Prevention. 2025;24(3S):4644. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15829/1728-8800-2025-4644. EDN: LUQXVQ
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