Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students
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Conditions studied: Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Nursing Education
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital game-based learning in teaching evidence-based surgical site infection prevention interventions to second-year nursing students. Using a mixed-methods randomized controlled design, students will be assigned to either a digital game-based learning group or a traditional theoretical education group. Quantitative outcomes will assess changes in students' knowledge levels and cognitive load across three measurement points (baseline, 4-week post-intervention, and 8-week follow-up). In addition, qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured interviews with students in the intervention group to explore their learning experiences and perceptions of the digital learning approach. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based educational strategies in nursing education, particularly in the teaching of surgical site infection prevention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07423702
- Run by
- hatice akaltun
- People needed
- 88
- Starts
- 2026-02-16
- Expected to finish
- 2026-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-23
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Undergraduate nursing students Students who voluntarily agree to participate and provide written informed consent Students who have not previously received formal education on surgical site infection prevention Students who are able to participate in the digital game-based learning intervention and outcome assessments
You may not qualify if…
- Students who have previously received advanced or certified training on surgical site infection prevention Students who fail to complete any of the assessment time points (pre-test, post-test, or retention test) Students who do not complete the digital game-based learning intervention
Where it is running
- Van Yuzuncu Yil University — Van, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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