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    • Healthcare Education
    • Gamification Theory

    Background:

    • Gamification is widely adopted in business for employee engagement and customer incentives.
    • Its application as an instructional method is growing in K-12 and higher education.
    • Healthcare education is beginning to explore gamification, but faces a knowledge gap regarding its implementation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the theory, components, applications, and benefits of gamification.
    • To provide healthcare educators with an understanding of gamification for innovative teaching.
    • To address the knowledge deficit in applying gamification within healthcare education.

    Main Methods:

    • This article provides a descriptive overview of gamification principles.
    • It synthesizes existing knowledge on gamification theory and its educational applications.
    • The content is aimed at educators interested in novel teaching methodologies.

    Main Results:

    • Gamification offers a structured framework for enhancing educational engagement.
    • Key components include points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges.
    • Potential applications span various healthcare training scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • Gamification presents a promising, innovative approach for healthcare educators.
    • Understanding its theory and application can bridge the knowledge gap.
    • Implementing gamification can lead to improved teaching and learning in healthcare.