Game-based learning

This study tested whether a story-based digital game played during hemodialysis sessions can help patients feel less anxious and learn more about their diet and treatment. 40 adults on regular dialysis played the game once a week for 4 weeks, each session lasting 10-15 minutes. R…

This study compares two ways of teaching paramedic students how to sort injured people in a disaster (triage). One group learns in a traditional face-to-face class, while the other plays a triage game on their phone or tablet. Researchers will test both groups right after trainin…

This study tests whether a serious game can improve nursing students' knowledge and confidence in managing postpartum hemorrhage (severe bleeding after childbirth). Seventy third-year nursing students will be split into two groups: one gets traditional training plus the game, the…

This study tested whether using digital quiz games (Gimkit) or escape room activities helps nursing students learn more about HPV compared to traditional lectures. 90 nursing students took part, and their knowledge and literacy were measured before, after, and later. The goal is …

This study tested whether playing an escape room game helps nursing students learn about pressure ulcers (bedsores) better than just listening to a lecture. 51 senior nursing students took part. The game group showed improved knowledge right after and one month later compared to …

This study looked at whether a game-based learning approach helps nursing students better identify unhelpful thinking patterns and improve their communication skills when caring for anxious individuals. About 70 first-year nursing students took part. The goal was to see if playin…

This study tested whether playing a Gimkit game after a regular lab class helps first-year nursing students learn about the respiratory system. 114 students were split into two groups: one got the game, the other didn't. Researchers measured their motivation and test scores to se…