Effectiveness of AI-enhanced virtual patients for psychiatric interview training in health professions education: a meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effectiveness of AI-enhanced virtual patients for psychiatric interview training in health professions education: a meta-analysis

  • By

  • Senay Kilincel

  • Furkan Bulut

  • Pelin Goksel

  • Mirac Baris Usta

  • Tuba Mutluer

  • Oguzhan Kilincel

  • May 14, 2026

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    AI-enhanced virtual patient simulations improve psychiatric interview training in health professions education.

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    The systematic review included 10 studies with approximately 450 participants across various health professions.

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    Pooled analyses indicated significant improvements in interview performance, knowledge acquisition, and learner confidence.

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    Subgroup analysis showed positive educational outcomes for both student and clinician populations.

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    Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the long-term impact of AI-supported training.

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Effectiveness of AI-enhanced virtual patients for psychiatric interview training in health professions education: a meta-analysis

  • by Senay Kilincel, Furkan Bulut, Pelin Goksel, Mirac Baris Usta, Tuba Mutluer, Oguzhan Kilincel

  • May 14, 2026

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