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Gamification in medical education: identifying and prioritizing key elements through Delphi method.
Yung-Fu Wang1, Ya-Fang Hsu2, Kwo-Ting Fang1
1Department of Information Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin, Taiwan.
Medical Education Online
|January 9, 2024
Summary
Key elements for successful gamification in medical education were identified using the Delphi method. Top elements include instructional integration, clear rules, and rapid feedback for enhanced learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Technology
- Gamification Research
Background:
- Gamification is increasingly popular in medical education.
- Key elements of gamification in this field lack formal identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate and prioritize a list of essential gamification elements for medical education.
- To provide practical guidance for implementing gamification in medical training.
Main Methods:
- A two-stage approach combining the Delphi method and qualitative interviews.
- Expert consensus was achieved through multi-round surveys with 19 medical educators.
- Feedback on element application was gathered from 10 experts in qualitative interviews.
Main Results:
- Thirteen key elements of gamification in medical education were identified through expert consensus.
- The top five elements include integration with instruction objectives, game rules, rapid feedback, fairness, and points/scoring.
- These elements were categorized into gamification design principles and game mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Successful gamification hinges on integration with educational objectives, curriculum design, and balancing principles with mechanisms.
- The study offers practical insights for medical educators seeking to implement gamification.
- Further research involving learners is recommended to assess the efficacy of these elements.
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