Abstract: Objective: To review the scope of studies on video games in the health education for patients with malignant tumors. Methods: Based on the methodological framework of the Joanna Briggs Institute Scope Review Guide, a comprehensive search was conducted in 8 Chinese and English databases from the establishment of the database to November 1, 2021. The included studies were summarized and analyzed. Results: A total of 10 English articles were included with the publication time from 2006 to 2020. A total of 8 video games included in the study were mainly based on platforms such as APPs and web pages to provide patients with health education materials. The effect evaluation of video games mainly included the acceptability, patient satisfaction, patients health outcomes. Conclusion: Video games have significant advantages in health education for patients with malignant tumors, but they also have certain limitations in clinical applications. Video games for health education are the focus of future clinical education.

Key words: video games; tumors; health education; scoping review