Gamified Learning and Medication Error Prevention

THE EFFECT OF GAMIFIED LEARNING ON KNOWLEDGE LEVELS REGARDING MEDICATION ERROR PREVENTION IN NURSING STUDENTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification (using interactive tools like Kahoot!) on nursing students' awareness and knowledge levels regarding medication safety. Medication errors are a significant concern in healthcare, and innovative educational methods are needed to improve patient safety. The research will compare the traditional teaching methods with a game-based learning approach to determine which is more effective in enhancing students' clinical skills and attention to safety protocols.

Following the World Health Organization's (WHO) "Medication Without Harm" challenge and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) guidelines, this study focuses on reducing medication errors through innovative nursing education. The research is designed to measure how gamified learning modules influence the cognitive and practical competencies of nursing students.

The intervention group will participate in sessions incorporating gamification elements, such as competitive quizzes (Kahoot!), rewards, and interactive feedback, while the control group will receive standard lecture-based instruction. Data will be collected using pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments and medication safety awareness scales. The study seeks to provide evidence on whether digital gamification can be a sustainable and more engaging alternative to traditional nursing education models in the context of patient safety.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Volunteering to participate in the study,
2. Taking the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not volunteering to participate in the study.
2. Graduating from a health vocational high school or an associate's degree.
3. Not continuing the study.