Gamified Metaverse Education for Ventrogluteal IM Injection (G-META-IM)
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Gamified Metaverse-Based Education Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Nursing Education, Intramuscular Injection, Metaverse. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Effect of a Gamified Metaverse-Based Education on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection
Overview
This study aims to examine the effect of a gamified, metaverse-based education program on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. Intramuscular injection is a commonly used nursing skill that requires accurate anatomical knowledge and correct technique to ensure patient safety. The ventrogluteal site is considered a safe injection site; however, nursing students often report limited knowledge and confidence in its use. In this study, nursing students will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a gamified metaverse-based educational program designed to teach ventrogluteal site identification using the V method and the correct steps of intramuscular injection. The control group will receive traditional education using standard teaching methods. Data will be collected before and after the educational intervention using a knowledge test and a learning attitude scale. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of metaverse-based and gamified education approaches in nursing education and to support the development of safe and innovative learning environments for nursing students.
Detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a gamified, metaverse-based educational program on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes toward ventrogluteal intramuscular (IM) injection. Intramuscular injection is a fundamental nursing skill that requires accurate identification of anatomical landmarks and adherence to safe injection principles. Although the ventrogluteal site is recommended as a safe injection site due to its anatomical advantages, its use remains limited among nursing students, often due to insufficient knowledge, lack of confidence, and limited practical experience.
The study will be conducted using a quasi-experimental design with an intervention group and a control group. The study population will consist of first-year nursing students enrolled in a nursing program during the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible participants who provide informed consent will be assigned to either the intervention group or the control group.
The intervention group will receive a gamified metaverse-based education program developed to support learning of ventrogluteal site anatomy, identification of the injection site using the V method, and the correct steps of intramuscular injection. The program includes interactive virtual learning modules, educational videos, and game-based assessment activities designed to enhance engagement and learning motivation. The control group will receive traditional education delivered through standard teaching methods commonly used in nursing education.
Data will be collected from both groups before and after the educational intervention. Data collection tools will include a sociodemographic information form, a knowledge test related to ventrogluteal intramuscular injection, and a learning attitude scale. Pre-intervention and post-intervention measurements will be compared to assess changes in knowledge levels and learning attitudes between and within groups.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the growing body of evidence on the use of digital, immersive, and gamified learning approaches in nursing education. The results may support the integration of metaverse-based educational strategies into nursing curricula and help improve safe injection practices by enhancing students' knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward learning.
Interventions
- Behavioral Gamified Metaverse-Based Education Program
Standard theoretical instruction on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection delivered using conventional teaching methods commonly used in nursing education.
Primary outcome measures
- Knowledge Level Regarding Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection [Time frame: Before and immediately after the educational intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being enrolled as a first-year nursing student during the 2025-2026 academic year
- Having no prior formal education or training specifically focused on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Providing written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Previous participation in a structured training or simulation program related to ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
- Incomplete participation in the educational intervention or data collection process
- Declining or withdrawing informed consent at any stage of the study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Cetinkaya Uslusoy E, Aydinli A, Durna F. Enhancing learning motivation and academic achievement in nursing students through metaverse-based learning: A randomized controlled study. Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2024 Jul;21(3):e12594. doi: 10.1111/jjns.12594. Epub 2024 Feb 29. PMID 38425133
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07396207 · E-62310886-605-543580