Medical Education and Technology: Post-Pandemic Solutions for Emergency Scenarios

Background This study developed and implemented a teleactivity technology ensuring remote access and real-time interaction between academic and clinical environments in medical education. This solution aimed to minimize the need for physical presence during clinical and educational procedures, while maintaining the quality of teaching, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The technology was designed as a modular rack with cameras, microphones, and monitors to capture and transmit live procedures. The implementation took place at the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine (FMRP-USP) and at the Bauru School of Medicine (FMBRU-USP), involving 66 participants. Data collection was carried out through electronic questionnaires, distributed after the educational activities. Quantitative analysis included ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc tests, while qualitative analysis was conducted using the IRAMUTEQ software to identify emerging themes. Results The results showed that 96% of the participants considered that the transmission allowed a clear understanding of the procedures, and 93% evaluated the real-time interaction as effective for learning. The qualitative analysis revealed five main themes, such as the quality of the teaching-learning experience and challenges of adapting to remote teaching. The quantitative analysis highlighted the importance of audio quality for the satisfaction of the participants and identified the preference for the use of the Zoom and YouTube platforms. Conclusion The teleactivity technology developed proved to be effective in maintaining the quality of health education during the pandemic and presents itself as a sustainable alternative for medical education in the future. The proposal of a hybrid model, combining remote and face-to-face teaching, shows promise to face future challenges and expand teaching possibilities. Further research is recommended to explore the application of the technology in different areas of health and assess its long-term impact.