Using escape games to teach nursing students about intravenous drug administration
INTRAVENOUS DRUG APPLICATIONS THROUGH ESCAPE GAMES: A MIXED METHOD RESEARCH ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF NURSING STUDENTS
This study is testing if using escape games can help first-year nursing students learn how to give intravenous drugs better and make their learning experience more enjoyable.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Palandöken) |
| Trial ID | NCT06487884 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the effectiveness of escape games as a teaching method for nursing students learning intravenous drug administration skills. It aims to assess the knowledge, skill levels, and overall learning experiences of first-year nursing students at Atatürk University. By engaging students in a game-based learning environment, the study seeks to enhance motivation and satisfaction in their educational experience. The research employs a mixed methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques to evaluate the outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-year nursing students who are taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course and are proficient in Turkish.
Not a fit: Students who have previously received training on intravenous drug administration or are not enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve nursing students' competence in medication safety and reduce medication errors in clinical settings.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of escape games in educational settings is gaining popularity, this specific application in nursing education is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Volunteering to play escape games, Being 18 years or older, Taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time, Not being a student of an exchange program such as Erasmus and having a native language of Turkish (Because these students must have sufficient command of the native language to be used in the study.) Not having received any previous training on intravenous drug administration, Not to be absent on the dates when research data will be collected. Exclusion Criteria: Not taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course or being exempt from the course, wanting to leave the research, not being proficient in the native language to be used in the research.
Where this trial is running
Erzurum, Palandöken
- Asena KÖSE — Erzurum, Palandöken, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Asena KÖSE
- Email: asena.erge@atauni.edu.tr
- Phone: 05346619297
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.