Avaliação dos produtos técnicos-tecnológicos no âmbito do Mestrado Profissional na área de Saúde Coletiva

Abstract

This study evaluates technical and technological production within the Professional Master's Degree in Public Health, considering its importance for the qualification of SUS professionals and the translation of scientific knowledge into practical solutions. The objective was to describe the profile of technical-technological products produced by graduates and estimate the levels of impact, applicability, access, adherence, innovation, scope, replicability, and complexity, and produce a descriptive manual on technical and technological production within the scope of the Professional Master's Degree in Public Health. This is a documentary, descriptive, and quantitative-qualitative study, analyzing 56 dissertations and related products produced by graduates from the first five classes of the Professional Master's Program in Public Health. The Educational Product/Technical-Technological Product Evaluation Form was used to classify the levels of the dimensions as basic, intermediate, or advanced. Of the 56 projects, 31 contained technical and technological products, most of which were focused on primary health care. There was an initial concentration of bibliographic/technological products, with diversification beginning in the fourth class. Classes 2, 3, and 5 were classified as advanced, class 1 as intermediate, and class 4 as basic. The dimensions of adherence and comprehensiveness stood out with advanced ratings in all classes. It was concluded that, although there are well-rated productions, it is still necessary to expand knowledge about the types of products possible and strengthen the practice of feedback for services. Continuous evaluation of technical and technological productions is essential to foster innovations aligned with the demands of the SUS, contributing to the reduction of inequalities and the improvement of public health.