The information competitions a determinant for equitable use of scientific information and health technology

Abstract

The acquisition of information competency is analyzed as a determinant for health professionals using updated, timely and validated in educational processes, care, research and management in the National Health System in Cuba factor information. Information literacy is approached from a social dimension and essential aspects that characterize it. A qualitative approach is applied; a literature review on the subject takes place. The importance of information skills for scientific and technological development is defined; and the factors that facilitate their training in the context of health sciences. It is conclusive that the main challenges for the equitable use of scientific information and health technology and the emergence of the paradigm of information literacy as a process that enables the individual to use for all its potentialities available information in traditional libraries and virtual environments.