“DISCOVERING THE HUMAN BODY THROUGH ANATOMY” PROJECT: REFLECTIONS, ADAPTATIONS AND EXPERIENCES IN COPING WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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https://doi.org/10.5212/Rev.Conexao.v.17.17412.48

Abstract

The university outreach project “Discovering the human body through anatomy” has been part of the Open University for Seniors program (UNATI) from UNIFAL-MG since 2019. However, from an exclusive physical classroom attendance approach to its continuity in a remote perspective, profound changes have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to report the current scenery of the project, highlighting the reflections, adaptations and experiences in facing the pandemic period. A Whatsapp® group was created with approximately 80 seniors, teachers and students from UNATI and varied contents about anatomy were sent weekly. According to the participants’ reports, the proposed activities helped them to face the feelings of insecurity, fear and fragility linked to the pandemic. The experience of this outreach project led us to the conclusion that the study of human anatomy becomes relevant for elderly individuals, since it better enables them to look after their own bodies and health.

Author Biographies

Laísa Santos Vilela, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

 Aluna de Graduação da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil.

Tamara Luiza Cabral, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

Aluna de Graduação da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil.

Alessandra Esteves, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

Professora da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil. Doutorado em Ciências Morfofuncionais. 

Eliane Garcia Rezende, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

Professora da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil. Doutorado em Ciências Sociais. 

Tábatta Renata Pereira de Brito, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

Professora da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil. Doutorado em Ciências. 

Ana Luiza Dias Leite de Andrade, Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL

Professora da Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas – MG, Brasil. Doutorado em Patologia Oral. 

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Published

2021-08-20

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2021): Publicação Contínua

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ARTIGOS

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