Tutoring and the academic performance of medical students.
Abstract
Current demands on higher education institutions necessitate the implementation of strategies aimed at strengthening teaching, among which academic tutoring stands out as a comprehensive support mechanism for students, with the potential to impact their academic performance. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between academic tutoring and academic performance in medical students. To this end, a systematic review of the scientific literature published between 2020 and 2024 was conducted, following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines for the identification, selection, and presentation of studies. The search was carried out in the Scielo, PubMed, Redalyc, and Dialnet databases, applying pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria. In total, 12 articles from various countries were selected, primarily employing quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches, with sample sizes ranging from 6 to 2,920 students. Although several studies have reported that academic tutoring significantly influences students' academic performance, the available evidence has limitations associated with the methodological and conceptual heterogeneity of the research analyzed.
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