Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Digital Game-Based Learning, Traditional Theoretical Education.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Nursing Education. Basic parameters: from 18 years · 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
- Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title
Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning for Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention Interventions: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital game-based learning in teaching evidence-based surgical site infection prevention interventions to second-year nursing students. Using a mixed-methods randomized controlled design, students will be assigned to either a digital game-based learning group or a traditional theoretical education group. Quantitative outcomes will assess changes in students' knowledge levels and cognitive load across three measurement points (baseline, 4-week post-intervention, and 8-week follow-up). In addition, qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured interviews with students in the intervention group to explore their learning experiences and perceptions of the digital learning approach. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based educational strategies in nursing education, particularly in the teaching of surgical site infection prevention.
Detailed description
This mixed-methods randomized controlled trial is designed to compare the effectiveness of digital game-based learning with traditional theoretical education in teaching surgical site infection prevention interventions to second-year nursing students.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving digital game-based learning or a control group receiving instructor-led theoretical education based on current guidelines. Quantitative data will be collected using a three-time-point measurement design, including baseline assessment, a post-intervention assessment at the 4th week, and a follow-up assessment at the 8th week to evaluate knowledge retention and cognitive load associated with the learning process.
To complement the quantitative findings, a qualitative component will be conducted with students from the digital game-based learning group. Semi-structured interviews will be used to explore students' experiences, perceived benefits, and challenges related to the digital learning intervention. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.
By integrating quantitative and qualitative data, this study aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of digital game-based learning as an innovative educational approach for teaching surgical site infection prevention in nursing education.
Interventions
- Behavioral Digital Game-Based Learning
The intervention consists of a digital game-based learning application developed to support the teaching of evidence-based surgical site infection prevention interventions. The digital game includes interactive learning activities designed to enhance engagement and reinforce key prevention principles in nursing education. - Behavioral Traditional Theoretical Education
The intervention consists of traditional instructor-led theoretical education on surgical site infection prevention delivered using standard teaching methods routinely applied in undergraduate nursing education.
Primary outcome measures
- Knowledge of Surgical Site Infection Prevention [Time frame: Baseline (pre-test), 4 weeks, and 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Cognitive Load [Time frame: 4 weeks, and 8 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Undergraduate nursing students Students who voluntarily agree to participate and provide written informed consent Students who have not previously received formal education on surgical site infection prevention Students who are able to participate in the digital game-based learning intervention and outcome assessments
Exclusion criteria
- Students who have previously received advanced or certified training on surgical site infection prevention Students who fail to complete any of the assessment time points (pre-test, post-test, or retention test) Students who do not complete the digital game-based learning intervention
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
- Prevention
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Van Yuzuncu Yil University — Van
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07423702 · VYYU-SBF-HAKALTUN-003