The effectiveness of augmented reality/mixed reality in medical education: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) are increasingly being applied in the field of medical education. However, the effectiveness and acceptance of AR/MR in different teaching scenarios remain unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to examine the effectiveness of AR/MR in improving medical students' knowledge and skills training.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Education Source, Education Resources Information Center, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, WeiPu, and Chinese BioMedical Literature databases were searched. The search encompassed literature from the database establishment to December 2023. Studies examining the use of AR/MR in medical education and reporting outcomes related t

SUBMITTER: Zhang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature