Can a video game make nursing students better at preventing infections?
NCT ID NCT07242885
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a virtual game simulation can help nursing students learn about standard infection precautions better than traditional teaching. 130 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one got standard lessons, the other also played a digital simulation game. Researchers measured their knowledge and skills before and after training to see if the game made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual game simulation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that interactive digital games are a better way to teach infection control to nursing students.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage educational study with 130 students at one university. Results may not apply to other settings or students.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sakarya University
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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