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Comparison of Gamification Approaches in Midwifery Education

Turkey (Türkiye)39 participantsStarted 2025-11-19

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of puzzle-solving and Kahoot-based learning methods on learning motivation and gaming experience among second-year midwifery students, and to evaluate students' satisfaction levels regarding these methods. The study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental research. It will be conducted between November and December 2025 with second-year students studying in the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University. The entire class will be randomly divided into two groups: Experiment 1 (Puzzle) and Experiment 2 (Kahoot). Data collection tools include the Learning Motivation Scale in Higher Education, the Gaming Experience Scale, a Satisfaction Questionnaire, Game (Kahoot-Puzzle) Achievement Test, and a Personal Information Form. For data analysis, paired-samples t-test, ANOVA, and independent-samples t-test will be used as appropriate.

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a second-year midwifery student * Enrolled in the prenatal care course * Owning a smartphone (for the Kahoot group) * Willingness to participate in the study * Regular attendance in the course Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate in the study * Presence of learning disorders such as dyslexia * Insufficient attendance in the course * Previous participation in a similar study (Students who meet the exclusion criteria will be excluded from the study, but will continue to participate in the game activities. It is anticipated that their removal from the study could affect their performance in the course. Therefore, the scale scores of these students will not be included in the study analyses.)

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Personal Information Form

Timeframe: The form will be administered at the pre-test during students' first participation in the study.

Learning Motivation Scale in Higher Education (YÖMÖ-Ü)

Timeframe: Pre-test: Administered immediately before the first game session (on the same day). Post-test: Administered immediately after the final game session (on the same day).

Gaming Experience (GAMEX) Scale

Timeframe: Pre-test: Administered immediately after the completion of the first game session (on the same day). Post-test: Administered immediately after the completion of the final game session (on the same day)

Satisfaction Questionnaire

Timeframe: It will be completed immediately after the final game session (on the same day)

Game (Kahoot-Puzzle) Achievement Test

Timeframe: Administered immediately after each game session (three time points: pre-test, mid-test, post-test) on the same day.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07256041

SponsorAgri Ibrahim Cecen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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