Anatomic knowledge applied to trauma: study done with the students of the Nursing College of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Abstract

The target was to identify the knowledge of students of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora Nursing College about anatomy applied to trauma, the importance that they give to this theme and the level of satisfaction with the content taught during the course in the undergraduate course. A questionnaire was used on the students` opinion on trauma, knowledge of trauma treatment protocols and specific legislation, followed by two objective questionnaires about anatomy applied to trauma, one before and another after theory and practice lessons. The students demonstrated dissatisfaction with their knowledge. There was a lack of knowledge about treatment protocols and legislation. The number of right answers in the first questionnaire was lower than in the second, which showed that the applied methodology was adequate.