Gamified Metaverse Education for Ventrogluteal IM Injection (G-META-IM)

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Conditions studied: Nursing Education, Intramuscular Injection, Metaverse

In brief

This study aims to examine the effect of a gamified, metaverse-based education program on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. Intramuscular injection is a commonly used nursing skill that requires accurate anatomical knowledge and correct technique to ensure patient safety. The ventrogluteal site is considered a safe injection site; however, nursing students often report limited knowledge and confidence in its use. In this study, nursing students will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a gamified metaverse-based educational program designed to teach ventrogluteal site identification using the V method and the correct steps of intramuscular injection. The control group will receive traditional education using standard teaching methods. Data will be collected before and after the educational intervention using a knowledge test and a learning attitude scale. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of metaverse-based and gamified education approaches in nursing education and to support the development of safe and innovative learning environments for nursing students.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07396207

Run by

Suleyman Demirel University

People needed

60

Starts

2026-03-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-09

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being enrolled as a first-year nursing student during the 2025-2026 academic year
• Having no prior formal education or training specifically focused on ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Providing written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Previous participation in a structured training or simulation program related to ventrogluteal intramuscular injection
• Incomplete participation in the educational intervention or data collection process
• Declining or withdrawing informed consent at any stage of the study

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