The comparison of teaching efficiency between virtual reality and traditional education in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) technology has developed rapidly in recent years and has been applied in many fields, including medical education. A meta-analysis was performed to compare the examination pass rate of medical students educated using VR and those receiving traditional education to evaluate the teaching effect of VR in medical education.

Methods

The PubMed, Springer Link, Science Direct, and Wiley Online Library were searched from inception to May 2020. Articles meeting the inclusion criteria were then evaluated, relevant information extracted and a meta-analysis conducted. Students were allocated to a VR group, those trained using VR technology, and a traditional education group, those who received a traditional medical education.

Results

Six studies we

SUBMITTER: Zhao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7940910 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature