Gamification Versus E-Learning for Electrocardiogram Education (NCT07646236) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Gamification Versus E-Learning for Electrocardiogram Education
Taiwan297 participantsStarted 2020-07-14
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effectiveness of a gamification educational method and an e-learning educational method for electrocardiogram (ECG) education. Nursing students and novice nurses are randomly assigned to either a gamified learning group or an e-learning group. The study evaluates whether the gamification approach improves ECG knowledge, learning confidence, and learning satisfaction compared with conventional e-learning instruction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Nursing students who completed medical-surgical nursing coursework
* Newly graduated nurses undergoing clinical orientation
* Able to understand study procedures
* Willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous participation in the study
* Failure to complete study questionnaires
* Declined participation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared gamification to e-learning for teaching ECG reading — if my care team uses ECG results to guide my treatment, is there anything about how my doctors or trainees learned to read ECGs that I should understand?
2Since this study is already completed and measured ECG knowledge scores, have the results been published, and what did they find about which teaching method led to better ECG interpretation accuracy?
3This trial was about education methods rather than a direct patient treatment — does that mean it has no direct implications for my care, or could it affect how medical staff at my hospital are trained to read my heart tests?
4Given that this was a non-treatment educational study with no assigned phase, should I be focusing my research efforts on clinical trials that are actually testing treatments for my specific condition instead?
5If ECG misinterpretation is a concern in my care, are there ways to ensure that whoever is reading my ECG results has up-to-date training, and is this something worth discussing with my care team?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Electrocardiogram Knowledge Questionnaire Score
Timeframe: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07646236
SponsorTaiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University