This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a serious game in improving targeted temperature management (TTM) knowledge and situational awareness among critical care nurses. A total of 120 nurses from adult intensive care units will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving traditional lecture-based teaching or an experimental group receiving lecture-based teaching combined with a digital serious game. Outcomes will be measured using a TTM knowledge test, a situational awareness scale, and a system usability scale. The findings will provide evidence for the use of serious games as an innovative educational strategy to enhance post-resuscitation care quality and patient safety.
Registered nurses currently working in adult intensive care units (medical, surgical, or mixed ICUs).
Able to read and understand Chinese.
Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Available to complete pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments.
Nurses working in pediatric or neonatal ICUs.
Nurses holding administrative or supervisory positions (non-clinical).
Nurses currently participating in other TTM-related educational or research programs.
Individuals unable to complete the intervention or evaluation schedule.
Parallel
Serious Game Intervention
BehavioralA digital serious game designed to train critical care nurses in targeted temperature management (TTM). The game features case-based simulations, interactive decision-making, and real-time feedback to improve clinical reasoning and situational awareness.
Lecture-based Education
BehavioralStandard lecture-based teaching covering the principles, procedures, and nursing care of targeted temperature management (TTM). Participants in this group do not receive the serious game component.
Change in Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Knowledge Score
TTM knowledge will be assessed using a validated 16-item multiple-choice questionnaire developed based on current clinical guidelines. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge of targeted temperature management principles and nursing care.
Change in Situational Awareness (SA) Score
Situational awareness will be measured using a 11-item Likert scale (1-5) questionnaire assessing perception, comprehension, and projection dimensions. Total scores range from 12 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater situational awareness in clinical TTM scenarios.
System Usability Scale (SUS) Score
The usability of the serious game will be evaluated using the 10-item System Usability Scale (SUS). Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better system usability and learner satisfaction.
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National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center
Lead sponsor
National Taiwan University Hospital
Sponsor institution
