Educational interventions: more than just measuring knowledges

Abstract

Recent public health changes, such as :aging, with a high prevalence of chronic conditions, a low birth rate, confluence of long-term environmental situations, and vulnerable population groups, require deep educational interventions to allow patients / users to manage their Self-responsibility in a share way with health personnel. Educational interventions are only effective to the extent that they produce measurable results. Short-term results to gain knowledge, is the first step, however transfer knowledge is not enough to bring about positive results. It presents the latest trends in health education and behavioral educational interventions, elements of how to make an effective educational intervention. It reflects on the need to strengthen this aspect in advanced postgraduate health education and not to ignore them as research, taking into account the Centers for Promotion and Education for Health as methodological entities in these areas.