GenAI/LLM modalities provide the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes, while chatbots show weak independent effects¶
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q2 i? In subgroup synthesis, GenAI/LLM interventions provided the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes; AI-driven mannequins showed mixed psychomotor effects; AI-VR/MR was limited by technical challenges; chatbots served as adjuncts with weak independent effects. → Jiang Hongzhan 2026
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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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Narrative subgroup synthesis of the four prespecified AI modalities (GenAI/LLM n=7, virtual patients/mannequins n=5, AI-VR/MR n=5, chatbots n=2) concluded "GenAI/LLM modalities provide the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes" and underscored aligning modality with learning objectives.
"GenAI/LLM modalities provide the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes; AI-driven mannequins show mixed effects with concerns about psychomotor skills; AI-VR/MR offers immersive potential limited by technical challenges; and chatbots serve primarily as adjunctive supports with weak independent effects"
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GenAI/LLM modalities provide the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes, while chatbots show weak independent effects |
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GenAI/LLM modalities provide the strongest evidence for cognitive and communication outcomes, while chatbots show weak independent effects |
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2026 |
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