Using Gamification to Engage Clinical Nurses in Quality Improvement.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Engaging clinical nurses in quality improvement (QI) is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes.
• Traditional methods may not fully capture nurses' interest or motivation in QI.
• Nursing professional development specialists seek innovative strategies to foster QI participation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a virtual escape room as a gamified learning experience.
• To assess the impact of this virtual escape room on clinical nurses' engagement with nursing-sensitive quality improvement.
• To evaluate gamification as a strategy for improving motivation and attitudes toward QI.

Main Methods:

• Development of a virtual escape room focused on nursing-sensitive quality improvement concepts.
• Implementation of the virtual escape room for clinical nurse participants.
• Assessment of participant engagement and learning experience through the gamified approach.

Main Results:

• The virtual escape room successfully engaged clinical nurses in the quality improvement topic.
• Gamification proved to be a valuable active learning strategy.
• Participants reported a more immersive learning experience, indicating increased motivation and positive attitudes.

Conclusions:

• Virtual escape rooms and gamification are effective tools for nursing professional development.
• This approach enhances clinical nurses' engagement in quality improvement activities.
• Implementing innovative strategies like gamification can positively influence patient outcomes through improved QI.