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Asena Köse1, Gülay İpek Çoban1
1Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey.
Nurse Education in Practice
|December 15, 2024
Summary
Escape games significantly improved nursing students' intravenous drug administration skills and knowledge compared to traditional methods. This innovative approach also enhanced motivation and stress management in a learning environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Gamification in Healthcare
Background:
- Intravenous drug administration is a critical nursing skill requiring precision.
- Traditional teaching methods may not fully bridge the gap in clinical skills and knowledge retention.
- Innovative educational strategies are needed to enhance learning, especially for high-risk procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of escape games on nursing students' intravenous (IV) drug administration knowledge and skills.
- To explore student learning experiences with escape game-based education.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study with 80 nursing students, employing an explanatory sequential design.
- Students were randomized into an intervention group (escape games) and a control group (traditional education).
- Quantitative data collected via Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE); qualitative data from semi-structured interviews.
Main Results:
- The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher post-test and follow-up OSCE scores (p < 0.05).
- Qualitative data indicated students perceived escape games as enjoyable and effective for knowledge retention.
- Students reported improved motivation and stress management through the escape game intervention.
Conclusions:
- Escape games are an effective tool for enhancing nursing students' knowledge and skills in IV drug administration.
- The use of escape games positively impacts student motivation, collaboration, and stress management.
- Escape games offer a valuable, innovative approach to nursing education.
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