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Shinu Joy1, Kimberly Rumsey1, Meredith Ford1
1School of Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA.
SAGE Open Nursing
|October 21, 2024
Summary
Gamification in nursing education shows promise, with students finding a new renal module engaging and helpful for understanding complex topics. However, this approach did not significantly improve test scores, suggesting a need for further refinement to enhance learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Nursing education is evolving with technology integration.
- Gamification offers a novel approach to enhance student engagement and comprehension of complex medical concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a gamified module for nursing education focused on renal content.
- To assess student perceptions and learning outcomes associated with the gamified module.
Main Methods:
- A gamified module, "The Treasures of the Renal Isles," was co-developed by faculty and instructional designers.
- Student feedback was collected using the Gameful Experience Scale (GAMEX), and exam scores were analyzed.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of students (77.3%) found the gamified module effective for understanding renal content.
- Most students (71%) expressed interest in additional gamified learning modules.
- No significant differences in exam scores were observed between students using the gamified module and traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- Gamification holds potential as an interactive learning tool in nursing education, positively impacting student engagement and perceived understanding.
- Further refinement of gamified modules is necessary to translate positive student feedback into measurable improvements in academic performance.
- Developing more gamified content can enrich the nursing curriculum and better prepare students for clinical practice.
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