CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Game-Based Learning on Identifying Cognitive Distortions and Interpersonal Communication Competence in Nursing Students' in the Care of Anxious Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2026-02-25

Plain-language summary

Game-based learning methods in nursing education are important intervention techniques in terms of case management. This study aims to examine the effect of game-based learning in the care of anxious individuals on identifying cognitive distortions and interpersonal communication competence in nursing students.The research will be conducted at a state university's nursing faculty. The research will be conducted at a state university's nursing faculty. The sample of the research consists of first-year nursing students taking the self-awareness and communication course. There are 103 students taking the self-awareness and communication management course in the fall semester of 2025-2026. There are 80 first-year nursing students who have successfully completed the course. The study aims to reach the entire sample .

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a first-year nursing student, * Successfully completing the self-awareness and communication management course, * Having internet access, and * Being willing to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Difficulty speaking and understanding Turkish, * Not participating in theoretical training, * Not playing the game prepared for the case, * Incomplete or missing data collection forms, * Wanting to leave the research.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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

The effect of gamed based learning on cognitive distortions

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and two weeks after the application

The effect of gamed based learning on interpersonal communication competence

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study, two weeks after the application, and two months later.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07442331

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-11

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