Effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality for improving knowledge and skills in medical students: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are increasingly being used in undergraduate medical education. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of VR and AR technologies for improving knowledge and skills in medical students.

Methods and analysis

Using Best Evidence in Medical Education (BEME) collaboration guidelines, we will search MEDLINE (via PubMed), Education Resources Information Center, PsycINFO, Web of Knowledge, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for English-language records, from January 1990 to March 2021. Randomised trials that studied the use of VR or AR devices for teaching medical students will be included. Studies that assessed other healthcare professionals, or did not have a comparator group, will b

SUBMITTER: Hussain Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8370502 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature