Content validation and testing of a gamified web tool for nursing supervision

This study aimed to validate the content of a game focused on clinical supervision in nursing, with the collaboration of experts, and to assess its usability alongside a group of nurses. The development of SUPERVISE^® was grounded in theories of Experiential Learning, Self-Determination, Constructivist, and Social Cognitive.

A mixed study design was used. In the first phase, the content of the game was validated with the participation of experts using a modified e-Delphi method. In the second phase, the usability of SUPERVISE^® was tested with nurses.

In the first phase, the content of the game was validated by 36 experts, reaching a consensus = 95.4% on the 128 questions on which the game was based. In the second phase, the SUPERVISE^® game was tested and evaluated by 39 nurses. It showed good usability and with a System Usability Scale score = 79.4 (above the cut-off of 68) and was recognised as an effective teaching strategy.

This study highlights the importance of combining rigorous content validation with practical evaluation to develop effective gamified educational tools for nursing practice.