Características de las tutorías realizadas por el profesorado de los estudios de Enfermería de la Universidad de Sevilla

Resum

The opinions and experiences of professors and students on characteristics of tutoring performed in Nursing Studies in the University of Seville have been analyzed. These opinions were compared between both groups, and the differences in performance of socio-demographic variables were studied. Non-experimental, transversal, descriptive and correlation research was carried out during 2011/2012 year. The sample was composed of 181 professors and 1015 students. Previously validated questionnaires were employed. Closed questions were processed by SPSS v. 18.0. A descriptive, correlation analysis using contrast tests was performed. A content analysis of open questions supported by Atlas.ti v. 6.3 was carried out. Differences were found in an important number of analyzed variables of tutoring between professors and students. In addition, some influences of socio-demographic variables on tutoring were found. In general, a limited planning of tutoring, evaluation and students' marks were found in these. The most frequent questions approached in tutoring were academic, they were mainly individual, in the professor's office or by e-mail, and were of a low tutoring frequency. Both professors and students showed they were quite or very satisfied with tutoring. Aspects related to tutoring planning were the most cited among the proposals in improvement by both professors and students. Preferences among students were oriented to academic and professional matters. Results from this study may be used to design interventions in to improve quality of University tutorials.