Gamified Learning for Pressure Ulcers
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new method for teaching nurses to prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) using a game-like app called Gamified Learning. The goal is to determine if this engaging learning method enhances nurses' knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward preventing these injuries compared to traditional booklet training. Nurses who have been registered for over a year, hold a nursing degree, and own a smartphone or tablet qualify as candidates for this study. As an unphased trial, this study provides nurses with a unique opportunity to enhance their skills through innovative learning methods.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on teaching methods for nurses, so it's unlikely that your medications will be affected.
What prior data suggests that this gamified learning method is safe for intensive care nurses?
Research has shown that using games for learning is generally safe and well-received. In similar educational settings, games have caused no harm. One study on a related simulation found it to be a safe learning environment. This suggests that the game app used in this trial is unlikely to cause harm. It aims to make learning fun and interactive, potentially improving skills and attitudes without causing physical side effects.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about gamified learning for pressure ulcer prevention because it offers a fresh approach to patient education. Unlike traditional methods, such as printed booklets, this treatment uses a gamified mobile app to engage users interactively. This innovative delivery method is designed to enhance learning and retention by making the information more engaging and accessible. By potentially increasing patient involvement and understanding, it could lead to better adherence to preventive practices and ultimately reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers.
What evidence suggests that gamified learning is effective for pressure injury prevention?
This trial will compare gamified learning with traditional methods for educating nurses about pressure injury prevention. Studies have shown that game-like learning can effectively enhance nursing skills and knowledge. In the area of pressure injuries, research suggests that incorporating game elements into teaching helps nurses better understand and prevent these injuries. For example, similar methods have improved skills in disaster nursing by making learning more engaging. Early findings indicate that these interactive techniques help nurses remember and apply information more effectively than traditional methods. While specific data on pressure injuries is still being gathered, the positive results in related areas are encouraging.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Semiha Asli Bozkurt, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for intensive care nurses who are interested in improving their knowledge and skills in preventing pressure injuries, such as bedsores. The study aims to see if a gamified mobile app can be more effective than traditional booklet training.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive education about pressure injury prevention via a gamified mobile application or a booklet
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for knowledge, skills, and attitude changes after the educational intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Gamified Learning
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Collaborator
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester
Collaborator