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This study tested whether a new one-page FDA medication handout is more useful and easier to understand than the current drug information insert. 330 women aged 18-45 were randomly given one of three handouts and asked questions about how easy it was to read and how well they und…

This study tested whether a brief online educational video could improve healthcare professionals' understanding of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and the Female Athlete Triad. 200 doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists in Spain watched the video and completed question…

This study tested whether doing a crossword puzzle helps nursing students learn about safe medication practices better than just listening to a lecture. 46 final-year nursing students took part. Half did a crossword puzzle, and the other half had a standard lesson. The study meas…

This study tested a new oral health education module called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. Researchers wanted to see if it improves kids' knowledge, attitude, and behavior about toothpaste and brushing, and if it reduces dental plaque. One group used …

This study tested a community bike safety program for 195 kids ages 9 to 12. Some kids took a 12-hour safety class, some took the class plus a parent training session, and others got no training. The researchers used GPS and video cameras on the kids' bikes to see if the training…

This study looked at whether showing health warning messages in a mobile app where people buy alcohol affects how much they purchase. Over 11,000 Swedish adults used the Systembolaget app and were randomly assigned to see either health warnings or standard messages. The goal was …

This study tested two high-tech teaching methods—a virtual game simulation and a virtual reality (VR) tool—to see which better helps nursing students learn how to examine the chest and lungs. Sixty second-year nursing students were split into three groups: one used the game, one …

This study compared a board game to a standard lecture for teaching nurses about dengue. 106 nurses from 14 clinics in Indonesia played the game or attended a lecture for 90 minutes. Researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence about dengue before and after. Th…