Formação no modelo touchpoints em Portugal

: avaliação da experiência e antecipação dos desafios face à implementação do modelo na prática profissional

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to know the positive and negative aspects pointed out by 111 trainees regarding the Touchpoints Intensive Courses (CIT), as well as to understand the anticipation of the challenges of implementing this approach in the professional practice of each one. The 111 participants in this study completed training on the Touchpoints Model in Portugal online, between 2020 and 2023. The methodology used was of a qualitative nature, and data were collected through questionnaires commonly used at the end of the CIT. We advance that the main results indicate, as a positive aspect, the relevance, for the trainees, of the joint reflection carried out throughout the CIT. On the other hand, as negative aspects, the need to address more Touchpoints throughout the training was highlighted, as well as the relevance of having more videos of contact with the practice, with emphasis also being placed on the preference of some trainees to return to the face-to-face modality of the CIT, considering that the sharing between all the participants would be more enriching if done in the same space. Regarding the challenges, the trainees anticipate difficulties in operationalizing the concepts (the most highlighted aspect). The lack of knowledge on the part of their peers regarding the basic training model – the Touchpoints approach – and the objective of this being based on the synergy between professionals, parents and children, as well as different perspectives regarding possible interventions in the development of a baby and/or or child are also included as challenges. Since this is a pioneering study, it is hoped that it can help the Brazelton/Gomes-Pedro Foundation (FBGP) in terms of promoting future CIT and that it can function as a starting point for future investigations.

Date of Award	10 Jul 2023
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Maria Raul Xavier (Supervisor)