OBJETIVO: Analisar os resultados da reconvocação de escolares faltosos a projeto de saúde ocular. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal descritivo. Escolares de 7 a 10 anos de 1ª a 4ª séries do ensino fundamental foram triados nas escolas e encaminhados para exame oftalmológico completo. Os exames foram realizados durante fins de semana, em escola pública. Foram oferecidos transporte, alimentação e óculos gratuitos. Uma segunda oportunidade de exame foi oferecida aos faltosos, com as mesmas facilidades. RESULTADOS: Foram triados 51.509 escolares e encaminhados 14.651 (28,4%). Compareceram 8.683 crianças (59,3%) na primeira convocação. Os escolares faltosos (5.968) foram reconvocados e 2.228 (37,3%) compareceram à reconvocação, sendo que 25,5% dos pais não levaram seus filhos para exame. A necessidade de óculos, para crianças que compareceram ao exame, foi de 23,8% e 32,0%, na primeira convocação e reconvocação, respectivamente. A reconvocação aumentou a cobertura do projeto em 15,2% (59,3% to 74,5%). CONCLUSÃO: Um número expressivo de pais (25,5%) não leva seus filhos para exame, apesar das facilidades oferecidas de acesso, transporte, exame e óculos gratuitos. A necessidade de óculos foi maior nos escolares que compareceram à reconvocação que na primeira convocação. A reconvocação aumentou a cobertura de 59,3 para 74,5% e não está indicada quando os recursos financeiros são limitados.

PURPOSE: To analyze the results of recall absent schoolchildren to eye health projects. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. Visual screening was performed in schoolchildren attending 1st to 4th grades at public schools, from 7 to 10 years-old, to select and forward to complete ophthalmic evaluation. The projects were performed during weekends, at a public school, in the same municipality. Free transportation, food and eyeglasses were offered. A second opportunity of examination was offered to the students who were absent from the first call, with the same facilities. RESULTS: 51,509 schoolchildren had their vision tested, 14,651 (28.4%) were referred for ophthalmic examination. Of these, 8,683 (59.3%) attended the first call, 2,228 (37.3%) attended the recall and 25.5% of parents did not take their children to ophthalmic examination. The need for eyeglasses for children who attended the examination was 23.8% and 32.0% in the first opportunity and recall, respectively. The recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%). CONCLUSION: An expressive number of parents (25.5%) did not bring their children to be examined, even at a second opportunity of exam. The facilities offered: access, free examination, transportation and glasses. Children who were absent in the first opportunity and appeared at recall had a greater need for eyeglasses. Recall increased the coverage in 15.2% (59.3% to 74.5%) and it is not recommended when financial resources are limited.

PURPOSE: To identify barriers to attendance for eye examination of schoolchildren. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. Students in grades 1-4 in elementary school in Guarulhos (Brazil) were screened and referred for ophthalmic examination in 2006. Facilities offered in this project were: examination arranged during weekends, free transportation, spectacle donation and two different opportunities for exam. A questionnaire was applied, by interview, to a sample consisted of students' parents attended in a community project who missed the first call and attended the recall, to identify the reasons for non-attendance. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 767 parents or guardians, corresponding to an equal number of schoolchildren. Personal characteristics of the students: 49.2% male and 50.8% female, 60.2% of them had never received previous ophthalmologic evaluation. Reported reasons for no-show to the project: parents had not received appropriate orientation (35.6%), loss of working day (20.6%), illness (12.4%), had another appointment (10.0%). The need for eyeglasses was higher in the recall. CONCLUSIONS: A significant number of parents did not take their children for ophthalmological exams, even when a second opportunity was offered in projects with transportation facilities, free exams performed during weekends and spectacle donation. The main causes of absenteeism were lack of awareness and work. For 87.1% of the absenteeism cases, the difficulties could be overcome via improved structuring of the first call. A recall increases attendance coverage of target population by only 15.2% (59.3 to 74.5%). Notably, the eye exam campaign was the first exam for most of the absent students.

OBJETIVO: Apresentar um modelo de avaliação da satisfação dos participantes de um curso de curta duração, considerando-se o custo financeiro e o conhecimento adquirido. MÉTODOS: Através da aplicação de questionários, foi realizado um estudo transversal em amostra prontamente acessível, formada por oftalmologistas (n=29) que presenciaram o "II Curso de Transferência de Habilidades em Adaptação de Lentes de Contato", no Hospital Sírio-Libanês (SP). RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta por 29 indivíduos, 58,6% do sexo feminino e 37,9% do sexo masculino (uma pessoa não respondeu à questão). Dos participantes, 41,4% gastaram menos de 800 reais (U$400), 24,1% investiram de 800 a 1000 reais e 34,5%, de 1200 a 3000 reais. A aquisição de conhecimento foi considerada muito satisfatória em 10 (76,92%) dos itens questionados; em 3 (23,08%), foi avaliada como mediana e, em nenhum caso, foi considerada pequena ou nula. O curso seria recomendado a outros colegas por 95% dos participantes. CONCLUSÕES: O modelo apresentado permitiu avaliar a expectativa e o ganho de conhecimento em cada item do programa, a eficiência dos módulos de ensino do curso, os custos para os alunos e a satisfação dos participantes.

OBJECTIVE: To present a model of assessment of the satisfaction level of the attendants in a short-duration course, considering the financial costs and the acquired knowledge. METHODS: By means of the presentation of questionnaires, a transversal study on a promptly accessible sample of ophthalmologists (n=29) who attended the "II Course on Transfer of Skills on Adaptation to Contact Lenses" at Sirio-Libanês Hospital, was carried out. RESULTS: The sample was formed by 29 individuals, being 58,6% men and 37,9% women (one person did not answered to the question). 41.4% of the attendants have spent less than 800 reais (US$ 400,00); 24.1% have invested from 800 up to 1000 reais; and 34,5%, from 1200 up to 3000 reais. The acquisition of knowledge was considered "very satisfactory" in relation to 10 (76.92%) of the researched items; "average" in relation to other 3 (23.08%); and no item was considered insufficient. The course would be recommended to colleagues by 95% of the attendants. CONCLUSIONS: The model allowed the assessment of expectations and the acquisition of knowledge in each item of the program, the efficiency of each panel of the course, the costs for the students and thesatisfaction level of the attendants.

OBJETIVO: Identificar percepções referentes ao modelo de ensino em lentes de contato ao final de um curso intensivo teórico - prático realizado em 32 horas. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo transversal em amostra prontamente acessível formada por oftalmologistas (n=39), por meio da aplicação de questionário. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta por 39 oftalmologistas, 51,3% do sexo masculino e 48,7% do sexo feminino. Quanto à freqüência anterior a cursos de lentes de contato, referiram somente um curso 28,2%; dois cursos 25,6%; três cursos 5,1%; cinco cursos 2,6% e mais de 10 cursos 2,6%. 23,1% nunca freqüentaram cursos de lentes de contato e 12,8% não responderam. Comparando o conhecimento anterior com o adquirido no treinamento oferecido, 59,0% declararam ter este acrescentado muito conhecimento; 33,3% conhecimento mediano; 2,6% pouco e 5,1% não responderam. Em relação a estágios em lentes de contato; 66,7% responderam que não fizeram nenhum estágio; 30,7% responderam afirmativamente; e 2,6% não responderam. Dentre os que já fizeram estágio, 75,0% declararam ter sido bom; 16,7% muito bom; e 8,3% regular. CONCLUSÃO: O modelo de ensino oferecido em lentes de contato foi considerado de grande valia, acrescentando muito conhecimento para a maioria dos sujeitos.

PURPOSE: To identify perceptions regarding teaching models applied to contact lenses. METHODS: A transversal study in a readily accessible sample consisting of ophthalmologists (n=39) was performed by applying a questionnaire. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 39 ophthalmologists, 51.3% males and 48.7% females. Regarding frequency prior to courses on contact lenses, 28.2% reported only one course; 25.6% two courses; 5.1% three courses; 2.6% five courses and 2.6% more than 10 courses. 23.1% never attended contact lens courses and 12.8% did not answer the questionnaire. On comparison of previous knowledge with that acquired by the offered course, 59.0% declared that they increased their knowledge a lot; 33.3% reported median increase; 2.6% little increase and 5.1% did not answer. As concerns training in contact lenses, 66.7% answered that they never had any training; 30.7% answered affirmatively and 2.6% did not answer. Among those who had training, 75% declared it was good; 16.7%, very good and 8.3%, regular. CONCLUSION: The offered teaching model for contact lenses was considered very valuable, increasing a great deal of knowledge in most subjects.