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Using gaming to help nursing students understand ethics.

Barbara L Metcalf1, Dawn Yankou

  • 1Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. bmetcalf@telus.net

The Journal of Nursing Education
|May 29, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces an engaging ethics game designed for students to practice defending ethical decisions. The game enhances critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills by simulating real-world scenarios and encouraging diverse perspectives.

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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Ethical decision-making is a critical skill for students in various disciplines.
  • Traditional methods of teaching ethics may not fully engage students in practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an interactive ethics game for enhancing students' ethical reasoning and decision-making skills.
  • To assess the game's effectiveness in improving students' confidence and ability to defend ethical choices.

Main Methods:

  • An ethics game was developed using specially designed ethical scenarios.
  • Students engaged in arguments defending courses of action based on in-class content.
  • Scenarios covered decision-making models, values, professional responsibilities, ethical principles, social expectations, and legal requirements.

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  • Points were awarded based on argument persuasiveness, with all students participating.

    • Main Results:

    • Students gained confidence in defending ethical decisions.
    • Participants improved their ability to view ethical situations from multiple perspectives.
    • The game facilitated clarification of personal and professional values.
    • Ethical principles and decision-making models were presented in an engaging manner.

    Conclusions:

    • The ethics game is an effective tool for enhancing students' ethical reasoning and practical application of ethical principles.
    • The game fosters confidence, perspective-taking, and value clarification in students.
    • Potential challenges include managing large class sizes and optimizing the timing of game implementation relative to content delivery.