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Summary
Academic gaming can enhance nurse learners' knowledge of the digestive system. This study found that while effective for consolidating learning, nurse learners preferred gaming over other methods like film or reading.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Nurse education traditionally relies on methods like lectures and readings.
- There is a need to explore innovative teaching tools to enhance learning engagement and knowledge retention.
- Academic gaming presents a potential alternative or supplement to conventional educational approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of academic gaming in nurse education.
- To assess nurse learners' engagement and preference for game-based learning.
- To compare academic gaming with traditional learning methods.
Main Methods:
- A 3-year study involving 86 psychiatric nurse learners.
- Utilized a specifically designed academic game focused on the digestive system.
- Employed a test/game/test methodology with post-game questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Learners demonstrated increased knowledge of the digestive system after playing the game.
- Academic gaming was most effective as a consolidation tool.
- Nurse learners reported enjoyment and preferred gaming over film, reading, and discussion, rating it equal to lectures.
Conclusions:
- Academic gaming is a viable tool for enhancing knowledge in nurse education.
- Game-based learning can be a preferred and effective method for consolidating complex subjects.
- Further integration of educational gaming in nursing curricula is recommended.