Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
Sponsorhatice akaltun
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Digital Game-Based Learning
BehavioralThe intervention consists of a digital game-based learning application developed to support the teaching of evidence-based surgical site infection prevention interventions. The digital game includes interactive learning activities designed to enhance engagement and reinforce key prevention principles in nursing education.
Traditional Theoretical Education
BehavioralThe intervention consists of traditional instructor-led theoretical education on surgical site infection prevention delivered using standard teaching methods routinely applied in undergraduate nursing education.
Treatment groups
88 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Digital Game-Based Learning GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Traditional Theoretical Education GroupActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Knowledge of Surgical Site Infection Prevention
This outcome measure assesses participants' knowledge of evidence-based surgical site infection prevention practices using a study-specific multiple-choice knowledge test consisting of 20 items (score range: 0-100), with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. Knowledge assessments will be conducted at three time points: baseline (pre-test), post-intervention at 4 weeks, and follow-up (knowledge retention test) at 8 weeks.
Time frame
Baseline (pre-test), 4 weeks, and 8 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Cognitive Load
This outcome measure will assess participants' perceived cognitive load during the learning process using the Paas Cognitive Load Scale. The scale consists of a single-item, 9-point rating scale that measures the mental effort invested during learning (1 = very, very low mental effort; 9 = very, very high mental effort). Cognitive load assessments will be conducted at 4 weeks and at the 8-week follow-up.
Time frame
4 weeks, and 8 weeksOther outcomes
1
Digital Game-Based Learning Experiences (Qualitative Interviews)
This outcome explores nursing students' experiences, perceptions, and views regarding the digital game-based learning intervention. Qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured individual interviews conducted with a purposive subsample of participants after completion of the 8-week quantitative follow-up assessments and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Time frame
After completion of the 8-week quantitative follow-up assessmentsSponsors and contacts
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hatice akaltun
Lead sponsor
Yuzuncu Yil University
Sponsor institution
Yuzuncu Yil University
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov