Effects of Technology-Enhanced Learning on Student Engagement in Basic Medical Education: A Systematic Review.

Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) plays a growing role in medical education, where student engagement with its cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and social dimensions is essential for academic success. This systematic review examined TEL's influence on engagement among medical students. A search of five databases and key journals (2000-Oct 2024) identified 23 eligible empirical studies. Behavioral engagement was supported by social media, video-conferencing, and audience response systems; emotional by virtual simulations and gamified tools; and cognitive by personalized dashboards and multimedia. Some TEL tools enhanced multiple dimensions, promoting immersion and enjoyment. TEL shows clear potential to enhance student engagement. Future research should standardize measures and link engagement to outcomes.