Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The digital shift in higher education is moving from teacher-focused models to active learning with digital technologies, including the integration of game-based learning strategies. We aim to identify, assess, and summarize the findings of evidence and determine the effectivenes...
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| author | Mats Nylén-Eriksen Marko Stojiljkovic Daniela Lillekroken Katrin Lindeflaten Elisabeth Hessevaagbakke Tone Nygaard Flølo Olav Johannes Hovland Ada Marie Svarstad Solberg Sylvia Hansen Ann Kristin Bjørnnes Christine Tørris |
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| description | Abstract Background The digital shift in higher education is moving from teacher-focused models to active learning with digital technologies, including the integration of game-based learning strategies. We aim to identify, assess, and summarize the findings of evidence and determine the effectiveness of game-thinking on learning outcomes in nursing education. Methods A comprehensive search for relevant literature was conducted between April and May 2022 Seven databases ERIC, Scopus, ProQuest Education Source, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Embase were utilized to locate original, peer-reviewed papers published in English. The review was conducted and reported in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. Results Overall, 3302 studies were initially screened based on their titles and abstract. From this selection 281 studies were then assessed for full-text eligibility. In the end, 70 studies, consisting of 27 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and 43 Quasi-experimental studies were included in the review. These studies encompassed data from a total of 8348 participants. The results from the narrative synthesis of the results revealed consistencies across the included studies and their findings. The meta-analysis suggested that game-thinking could be beneficial in nursing education, notably improving students’ academic achievement (Pooled ES = 0.99, [95%CI 0.53, 1.44]). The most significant effect of game-thinking on academic achievement was observed in the academic knowledge performance of nursing students (Pooled ES = 1.06, [95%CI 0.55, 1.57]), followed by academic skill performance (Pooled ES = 0.54, [95%CI 0.06, 1.03]). Conclusions The systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of game-thinking in nursing education. The findings highlight the potential of game-based learning in enhancing nursing education through knowledge acquisition, albeit with a nuanced effect on skill development. As nursing education continues to adapt to the digital era, integration of game-thinking strategies could serve as a valuable method for creating engaging and effective learning experiences for nursing students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f4f1689ef3ae419bb5e500eeda2a214c2025-02-02T12:29:43ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202025-01-0125113710.1186/s12909-024-06531-7Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysisMats Nylén-Eriksen0Marko Stojiljkovic1Daniela Lillekroken2Katrin Lindeflaten3Elisabeth Hessevaagbakke4Tone Nygaard Flølo5Olav Johannes Hovland6Ada Marie Svarstad Solberg7Sylvia Hansen8Ann Kristin Bjørnnes9Christine Tørris10Institute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityInstitute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan UniversityAbstract Background The digital shift in higher education is moving from teacher-focused models to active learning with digital technologies, including the integration of game-based learning strategies. We aim to identify, assess, and summarize the findings of evidence and determine the effectiveness of game-thinking on learning outcomes in nursing education. Methods A comprehensive search for relevant literature was conducted between April and May 2022 Seven databases ERIC, Scopus, ProQuest Education Source, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Embase were utilized to locate original, peer-reviewed papers published in English. The review was conducted and reported in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. Results Overall, 3302 studies were initially screened based on their titles and abstract. From this selection 281 studies were then assessed for full-text eligibility. In the end, 70 studies, consisting of 27 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and 43 Quasi-experimental studies were included in the review. These studies encompassed data from a total of 8348 participants. The results from the narrative synthesis of the results revealed consistencies across the included studies and their findings. The meta-analysis suggested that game-thinking could be beneficial in nursing education, notably improving students’ academic achievement (Pooled ES = 0.99, [95%CI 0.53, 1.44]). The most significant effect of game-thinking on academic achievement was observed in the academic knowledge performance of nursing students (Pooled ES = 1.06, [95%CI 0.55, 1.57]), followed by academic skill performance (Pooled ES = 0.54, [95%CI 0.06, 1.03]). Conclusions The systematic review and meta-analysis provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of game-thinking in nursing education. The findings highlight the potential of game-based learning in enhancing nursing education through knowledge acquisition, albeit with a nuanced effect on skill development. As nursing education continues to adapt to the digital era, integration of game-thinking strategies could serve as a valuable method for creating engaging and effective learning experiences for nursing students.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06531-7Game-thinkingSerious gamesGame-based learningGamificationDigital media for learningVideo Games |
| spellingShingle | Mats Nylén-Eriksen Marko Stojiljkovic Daniela Lillekroken Katrin Lindeflaten Elisabeth Hessevaagbakke Tone Nygaard Flølo Olav Johannes Hovland Ada Marie Svarstad Solberg Sylvia Hansen Ann Kristin Bjørnnes Christine Tørris Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Medical Education Game-thinking Serious games Game-based learning Gamification Digital media for learning Video Games |
| title | Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full | Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_fullStr | Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_short | Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| title_sort | game thinking utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | Game-thinking Serious games Game-based learning Gamification Digital media for learning Video Games |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06531-7 |
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