JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

Military trauma teams are commonly operating in civilian hospitals during peacetime and in a war situation, they must adjust their practices to the austere conditions. Simulation can replicate austere conditions and allow the training in a safe environment which tolerates errors. Gamification is a strategy in simulation design that can provide learners with valuable opportunities to prepare for austere conditions. Although gamification is known for its engaging and motivational benefits, there are controversies about its pedagogical value. This systematic review aims to understand how game elements are used in the design of simulations in military trauma management training and their reported outcomes. We will implement a search strategy as indicated in the appendix. Two researchers will independently assess the identified studies based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The selection process will be represented using a PRISMA flow diagram. The search will be repeated and updated as necessary prior to publication of the review. Two reviewers will independently extract and manage the data for each of the articles using a structured data extraction form. Any disagreement that arises between reviewers will be resolved through discussion and a third review author. We are going to conduct a qualitative data analysis and a thematic data synthesis. The results are going to be presented in a diagrammatic or tabular form, alongside a narrative summary. The quality of studies will be assessed.