AI-powered simulations show short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge in RCTs, with limited or inferior effects for tactile psychomotor skills¶
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q3 i? Evidence from the 3 RCTs supports short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge, but shows limited or inferior effects for tactile psychomotor skills compared to standardized patients. → Jiang Hongzhan 2026
Evidence¶
Jiang Hongzhan 2026¶
Jiang Hongzhan, Wang Ziyan, Shen Wanting, Meng Meiqi, Yang Dan, Li Xuejing, Hao Yufang. (2026). AI-Powered Simulation for Nursing Education: Mixed Methods Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/95167
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Design-tier stratification of the review's included studies: 3 RCTs assessed with RoB 2 (two low risk, one with some concerns) support "short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge" while psychomotor effects are limited or inferior versus standardized patients.
"Evidence from the 3 RCTs supports short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge but shows limited or inferior effects for tactile psychomotor skills compared to standardized patients."
Discussion¶
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AI-powered simulations show short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge in RCTs, with limited or inferior effects for tactile psychomotor skills |
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AI-powered simulations show short-term gains in communication confidence and structured knowledge in RCTs, with limited or inferior effects for tactile psychomotor skills |
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2026 |
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2026-10-17 |
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