The Effectiveness of Gamified Metaverse-Based Training on Patient Safety for Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are assessing the impact of gamified metaverse-based training on patient safety skills among second-year nursing students. The study aims to find innovative ways to enhance nursing students' understanding and long-term retention of patient safety competencies, which are critical to reducing preventable risks like medication errors and healthcare-associated infections. This mixed-methods study combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate the effectiveness and gather student feedback on this new training method. Participants will receive two hours of standard theoretical training on patient safety. The intervention group will additionally experience gamified metaverse-based training through Spatial.io over two weeks. The study includes an experimental and control group design with pre-tests, post-tests immediately after training, and follow-up tests one month later to measure knowledge retention. Focus group interviews will be conducted within a week after the intervention to explore participants' opinions on the metaverse training. During the study, nursing students will complete several assessments including the Patient Safety Knowledge Level Test and the Patient Safety Competency Self-Assessment Tool before, shortly after, and one month following the training. Researchers will analyze these results to compare knowledge and competency changes between groups. The study will last from late April to May 2026, with findings expected to guide future patient safety education integration in nursing curricula.

The Effectiveness of Gamified Metaverse-Based Training on Patient Safety for Nursing Students