Effects of Kahoot-Based Learning on Anxiety, Stress Coping, and Motivation in Physiotherapy Students

Effects of Kahoot-Based Learning on Students' Anxiety, Stress Coping, and Motivation: A Comparative Study in Physiotherapy Education

This randomized controlled study aimed to investigate the effects of Kahoot-based learning on anxiety, stress coping, and motivation levels in physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Participants were randomly assigned to either a Kahoot-based assessment group or a traditional paper-based assessment group. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline and after a 4-week intervention period.

Inclusion criteria:

• enrollment in the specified courses,
• voluntary participation,
• age ≥18 years,
• absence of neurological, psychiatric, or systemic disorders,
• proficiency in the Turkish language.

Exclusion criteria:

• included the inability to attend face-to-face classes or quiz sessions,
• any medical or personal condition preventing participation, or incomplete assessment data.