ReviewMedical science educator2024
Evidence-Based Crossword Puzzles for Health Professions Education: A Systematic Review.
Review in Medical science educator, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Which Active Learning Method is More Effective? A Comparison of Crossword Puzzles and Mind Mapping in Teaching Emergency Trolley Medications to Anesthesia Students.Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism · 2026Article
- Game-based blended learning versus traditional lecture for evidence-based medicine (EBM) competencies in undergraduate medical students: a quasi-experimental study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Improving learning outcomes of medical terminology course through classroom-based gamified crossword puzzle activities.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Teaching surgical instruments with a touch of play: A comparative study of Kahoot and Crossword puzzles as fun formative assessments for operating room nursing students.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Maximizing Engagement in Educational Games Through Learner Analysis.Medical science educator · 2024Article
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Abstract
Crossword puzzles have been utilised as a means of health professions education (HPE) gamification. A systematic review conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines was performed to evaluate the educational impact and describe the characteristics of crosswords in HPE contexts. Twenty-nine studies fulfilled inclusion criteria. Crossword puzzles are an enjoyable learning activity and provide positive educational impact. The available evidence suggests crossword puzzles increase student knowledge on objective measures. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-024-02085-x.
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