Gamified Infection Control Education for Nursing Students: Effects on Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Learning Outcomes

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-18

Study Completion Date

2024-11-20

Brief Summary

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Infection control is a critical component of nursing education, ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare workers. Gamification, which integrates game-based principles into educational activities, has emerged as a promising approach to improve student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in healthcare education. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a gamified infection control education program on cognitive achievement, academic self-efficacy, and learning motivation among first-year nursing students. The study employed a randomized controlled trial design involving 60 first-year nursing students from a private university in Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=30) or a control group (n=30). The intervention group participated in a four-week Gamified Infection Control Program featuring physical games, case studies, and escape rooms. The control group received traditional lecture-based instruction. Data were collected using validated instruments, including the Infection Control Cognitive Achievement Measurement Questions Form, the Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy Scale (ANSES), and the Learning Motivation Scale in Higher Education (EMAPRE-U). Statistical analyses included t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and regression analyses.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Students, Nursing

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This study utilized a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, where participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group (n=30) participated in a four-week Gamified Infection Control Education Program that included interactive components such as physical games, case studies, and escape rooms. In contrast, the control group (n=30) received traditional lecture-based instruction, serving as the comparator. This design aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes compared to standard educational methods.

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention

Participants who received the Gamified Infection Control Education Program.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Gamified Infection Control Education Program

Intervention Type OTHER

A four-week educational program integrating gamification techniques such as physical games, case studies, and escape rooms to teach infection control practices.Designed to enhance engagement, learning motivation, and cognitive achievement among nursing students.

Control

Participants who received traditional lecture-based instruction.

Group Type OTHER

Traditional Lecture-Based Instruction

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard didactic teaching method focusing on infection control principles without incorporating gamification. Served as the comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of the gamified program.

Interventions

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Gamified Infection Control Education Program

A four-week educational program integrating gamification techniques such as physical games, case studies, and escape rooms to teach infection control practices.Designed to enhance engagement, learning motivation, and cognitive achievement among nursing students.

Intervention Type OTHER

Traditional Lecture-Based Instruction

Standard didactic teaching method focusing on infection control principles without incorporating gamification. Served as the comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of the gamified program.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* First-year nursing students enrolled in a nursing program
* Students who have not previously completed formal infection control training
* Students who are willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Students with prior knowledge or certification in infection control practices
* Students who are unable to attend the full four-week program due to scheduling conflicts
* Students with any medical or psychological condition that would prevent full participation in study activities

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes