GAMIFICATION

This study tested a gamified assistive technology (MapHabit) in 40 people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's or related dementias and their primary caregivers. Over 6 months, one group used the gamified version while the control group used the standard app. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a video game designed to help people with stable schizophrenia stick to their medication routine. Twenty patients played the game, making choices that shaped the story. The goal was to see if the game improved how often they took their medicine and their attitud…

This study looked at two ways to teach nursing students how to give intramuscular injections: watching a video or playing a web-based game. The goal was to see which method helps students learn better and feel less anxious about tests. 48 first-year nursing students took part, an…

This study looked at whether teaching family planning through a game-like method (gamification) helps university students learn more and have better attitudes about it. Forty students who had never had family planning training before took a short online lesson. Their knowledge an…

This study looked at whether playing a game called Gimkit helps nursing students learn about the respiratory system. 114 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one got standard training, and the other got standard training plus a Gimkit game. The researchers meas…

This study tested whether a web-based game could teach 77 girls aged 10-15 about menstrual and genital hygiene. The girls played an interactive online game in four sessions. One month later, their hygiene knowledge and habits had significantly improved. The findings suggest that …

This study looked at whether adding game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards can help university students in Taiwan increase their daily step count. 255 students were split into four groups to test different combinations of these features over 8 weeks. The goal was to …