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Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning for Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention Interventions: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by hatice akaltun · Updated on 2026-02-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
hatice akaltun
Lead Sponsor
Y
Yuzuncu Yil University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate how well digital game-based learning works compared to traditional theoretical education in teaching surgical site infection prevention to second-year nursing students. The study uses a mixed-methods randomized controlled design to compare these two educational approaches. It focuses on nursing students who have not previously received formal education on this topic. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will use a digital game-based learning application featuring interactive scenarios and learning tasks aligned with current guidelines, while the other group will receive conventional instructor-led theoretical education. The study includes assessments at baseline, 4 weeks after the intervention, and at an 8-week follow-up to measure knowledge retention and cognitive load. Students will complete knowledge tests and cognitive load assessments at three time points to evaluate the learning process. Additionally, students in the digital game-based learning group will take part in interviews to share their experiences and perceptions of the digital learning method. The study aims to contribute to better educational strategies in nursing training related to infection prevention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Undergraduate nursing students
- Voluntary participation with written informed consent
- Have not previously received formal education on surgical site infection prevention
- Able to participate in the digital game-based learning intervention and outcome assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Previously received advanced or certified training on surgical site infection prevention
- Failure to complete any assessment time points (pre-test, post-test, or retention test)
- Did not complete the digital game-based learning intervention
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual) for consent and eligibility assessment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive either digital game-based learning or traditional instructor-led theoretical education on surgical site infection prevention.
1 baseline visit and 1 follow-up visit at 4 weeks
Duration - 4 additional weeks after treatment
Participants continue to be assessed to evaluate knowledge retention and cognitive load associated with the learning interventions.
1 follow-up visit at 8 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Van Yuzuncu Yil University
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
H
Hatice Akaltun, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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