Using serious games for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Serious games have emerged as an innovative educational approach, holding potential to improve the quality and efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The objective of this meta-analysis was to systematically evaluate the impact of serious games on CPR training and educational outcomes.

Methods

We systematically searched eight databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effectiveness of serious games with that of traditional training in CPR education. The literature search was conducted up to September 20, 2025. All statistical analyses were performed using RevMan 5.4 software.

Results

A total of 11 RCTs involving 409 participants in the serious game groups and 388 participants in the control groups were inc

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916568 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature