Telemedicine Education for Health Professionals

This study aimed to evaluate how sociodemographic factors—including gender, place of residence, and profession—influence academic achievement and satisfaction in a Telemedicine and Telehealth course. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 678 participants who completed the “Introduction to Telemedicine and Telehealth” course. The Telemedicine and Telehealth Regional Center of Biobío (CRT Biobío) offered it between November 2022 and July 2024. Sociodemographic variables, alongside evaluations and satisfaction levels, were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean comparison tests, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple linear regression, and correlation analysis. Initial assessment was a significant predictor of final academic achievement (β = 0.175; p < 0.001), and professions such as Nursing (β = 0.230; p = 0.015), Medical Technology (β = 0.537; p = 0.011), and Nursing Technician (β = 0.211; p = 0.028) were associated with better final evaluations. While place of residence affected initial assessments, it did not significantly influence final achievement. No sociodemographic factors significantly predicted satisfaction, and the model explained only a small portion of its variability (adjusted R² = 0.012). The correlations between evaluations and satisfaction were moderate to weak. In conclusion, initial assessment and profession significantly influence academic achievement, while satisfaction depends more on course quality and individual factors.