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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Gamification is increasingly explored to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Traditional educational methods may not fully leverage digital tools for knowledge retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a software-based gamified knowledge competition on undergraduate nursing students.
  • To assess the influence of gamification on knowledge retention and academic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of "Kaizen," a voluntary, web-enabled, multiple-choice question competition over two rounds.
  • Statistical analyses including descriptive statistics, logistic regression, generalized linear mixed models, and ANOVA were used.
  • Data analyzed included user attrition, knowledge retention through repeated questions, and final examination performance based on play styles.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant increase in correct response odds (OR, 1.8) was observed for repeated questions, indicating knowledge retention.
  • Significant differences in final examination performance were found across various student play styles.
  • The study identified factors associated with user attrition in the gamified learning environment.

Conclusions:

  • Gamification, exemplified by "Kaizen," can positively impact nursing students' knowledge retention and academic performance.
  • Educational analytics derived from gamification data are crucial for informing educators on enhancing student engagement and learning.
  • Further research should focus on optimizing gamified strategies to maximize educational benefits in nursing programs.