2024 | Michel Oria Saavedra, Gloria Concepción Rojas Ruiz, Anibal Espinosa Aguilar, Jazmin Sebastiana Vaesken Rojas, Elias Hernán Presentado Mora, Cindí Jazmín Pérez Miño
The study explores student satisfaction and institutional quality in Higher Health Education, emphasizing their interconnection and complexity. It analyzes current theoretical perspectives, highlighting the need for research that considers the multifaceted nature of these concepts. The study uses an integrative systematic review, examining 102 articles published between 2017 and 2023. The search strategy involved keywords related to higher education policy, health education, universities, medical education, students in the health area, and accreditation. The study identifies that student satisfaction is influenced by various factors, including the quality of education, personal expectations, and the updating of study programs. It also notes that institutional quality is a dynamic process involving structural and functional aspects, as well as the active participation of stakeholders. The study concludes that both student satisfaction and institutional quality are complex and interrelated concepts that require a comprehensive approach to ensure effective educational outcomes. The findings suggest that institutional quality is not separate from student satisfaction but rather operates as a proportional relationship. The study also highlights the importance of continuous improvement in educational services, including infrastructure, academic aspects, and social elements, to meet student expectations and enhance overall satisfaction. The research underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to evaluate and improve the quality of higher health education.The study explores student satisfaction and institutional quality in Higher Health Education, emphasizing their interconnection and complexity. It analyzes current theoretical perspectives, highlighting the need for research that considers the multifaceted nature of these concepts. The study uses an integrative systematic review, examining 102 articles published between 2017 and 2023. The search strategy involved keywords related to higher education policy, health education, universities, medical education, students in the health area, and accreditation. The study identifies that student satisfaction is influenced by various factors, including the quality of education, personal expectations, and the updating of study programs. It also notes that institutional quality is a dynamic process involving structural and functional aspects, as well as the active participation of stakeholders. The study concludes that both student satisfaction and institutional quality are complex and interrelated concepts that require a comprehensive approach to ensure effective educational outcomes. The findings suggest that institutional quality is not separate from student satisfaction but rather operates as a proportional relationship. The study also highlights the importance of continuous improvement in educational services, including infrastructure, academic aspects, and social elements, to meet student expectations and enhance overall satisfaction. The research underscores the need for a multidimensional approach to evaluate and improve the quality of higher health education.