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

Current evidence does not show a statistically significant advantage for serious games over traditional CPR training methods. Importantly, the evidence is also insufficient to confirm their true equivalence. A cautious stance regarding their widespread adoption is therefore warranted. Future research should prioritize high-quality, adequately powered studies with rigorous designs, standardized intervention protocols (e.g., game types, training duration), and unified internationally recognized assessment standards.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1726862
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Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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Using serious games for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Lu Zhang, Zongrong Chen, Ying Chen, Zhenhua He
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Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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Using serious games for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Lu Zhang, Zongrong Chen, Ying Chen, Zhenhua He
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Abstract

Current evidence does not show a statistically significant advantage for serious games over traditional CPR training methods. Importantly, the evidence is also insufficient to confirm their true equivalence. A cautious stance regarding their widespread adoption is therefore warranted. Future research should prioritize high-quality, adequately powered studies with rigorous designs, standardized intervention protocols (e.g., game types, training duration), and unified internationally recognized assessment standards.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 14
Shaoxing City Women and Children Hospital (CN), Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Xiangyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
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