Can a video game teach you to save a life better than a video?
NCT ID NCT06758180
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to teach adult basic life support (BLS) to 30 first-aid students: watching a video or playing an interactive game called Lifesaver. Both groups first received a standard verbal lesson. Researchers measured their knowledge before, one week after, and two months after training, and also tested their hands-on skills. The goal was to see which method helps students learn and remember BLS better.
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral interventions: verbal basic life support training, video-assisted education, and interactive video game (Lifesaver)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that interactive games are a more effective way to teach life-saving skills than traditional videos.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 students, so results may not apply to larger or different groups. It compares teaching methods, not a treatment.
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