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Game-based learning to improve diagnostic accuracy: a pilot randomized-controlled trial.

Daniel J Morgan^1,2, Laura Scherer^3,4,5, Lisa Pineles¹

¹Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Diagnosis (Berlin, Germany)

|January 29, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Online game-based learning (GBL) significantly improved diagnostic accuracy in medical professionals. This educational approach showed lasting effects up to three months, enhancing diagnostic reasoning skills.

Keywords:

medical diagnosis medical education online game-based learning

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Diagnostic Reasoning
Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

Diagnostic reasoning is a critical skill for clinicians.
Traditional medical education methods may not fully optimize diagnostic skill development.
Innovative approaches are needed to enhance clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of online game-based learning (GBL) for improving diagnostic reasoning.
To assess the impact of GBL using natural frequencies and feedback.
To conduct a pilot study in a diverse group of medical professionals.

Main Methods:

A multicenter randomized-controlled trial comparing online GBL to traditional education.
Participants included medical students, residents, physicians, and nurse practitioners.
Diagnostic accuracy was measured using realistic case vignettes.

Main Results:

The GBL group showed significantly higher diagnostic accuracy scores immediately after training compared to the control group (59.4 vs. 37.6, p=0.0005).
Improved accuracy in the GBL group persisted at one-month and three-month follow-ups.
The majority of participants found GBL enjoyable and recommended it, believing it improved test interpretation.

Conclusions:

A single session of online game-based learning substantially improved diagnostic accuracy in medical trainees and practicing clinicians.
The positive effects of GBL on diagnostic reasoning skills were sustained over a three-month period.
GBL represents a promising tool for enhancing clinical diagnostic capabilities.