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Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students

NCT07423702 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 88

Last updated 2026-02-23

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Surgical Site Infection Prevention
  • Nursing Education

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Theoretical Education

The intervention consists of traditional instructor-led theoretical education on surgical site infection prevention delivered using standard teaching methods routinely applied in undergraduate nursing education.

BEHAVIORAL

Digital Game-Based Learning

The 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Yuzuncu Yil University

    collaborator OTHER

  • hatice akaltun

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-16
Primary Completion
2026-04-30
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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