Digital Game and Simulation in Midwifery Education

ConditionHealthy Adult

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexFemale

Age18-25

SponsorMedipol University

About this trial

Preeclampsia and eclampsia are among the leading causes of maternal death and morbidity, and are obstetric emergencies that lead to serious complications during pregnancy. Preeclampsia affects 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide; approximately 46,000 maternal deaths and approximately 500,000 fetal or neonatal deaths occur annually due to preeclampsia. This situation highlights the importance of well-equipped midwifery care, especially in terms of early diagnosis, accurate assessment, emergency intervention, and effective management.

Traditional teaching methods alone are insufficient for midwifery students to develop clinical decision-making skills in life-threatening situations such as preeclampsia and eclampsia, and to translate theoretical knowledge into practice. Therefore, new teaching approaches that support active learning, interaction, and decision-making processes in education are needed.

In recent years, digital game-based learning has emerged as an innovative tool in health education with its potential to attract learners' attention, improve problem-solving skills, and increase their motivation. Especially for midwifery students, digital games facilitate experiential learning by providing a safe simulation environment in preparation for information overload and stressful clinical environments.

However, the use of digital games in teaching complex clinical processes such as preeclampsia and eclampsia management has been researched to a limited extent. Scientifically examining the effects of such innovative methods on students' learning motivation, attitude, and active participation in the learning process in midwifery education will fill an important gap in the literature. In this context, evaluating digital game-based learning in preeclampsia-eclampsia management education by comparing it with simulation training and traditional teaching will make a significant contribution to both the midwifery education literature and the knowledge base regarding the use of technology in health education.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Being an undergraduate midwifery student (4th year).

Giving written consent to the study.

Disqualifiers

Having previously received advanced training or clinical assignment in preeclampsia/eclampsia management.

Regularly using a similar digital game developed on the subject.

Health or cognitive limitations that prevent continuation of the research process (according to the student's statement).

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

DIGITAL GAME-BASED EDUCATION
Behavioral
This intervention encompasses an educational program that presents content on the management of preeclampsia and eclampsia using a digital gamification approach. The training is conducted through a digital game platform developed by the researcher. Participants actively engage in the learning process through interactive tasks, decision-making processes, and problem-solving activities based on clinical scenarios. The game content covers the definition of preeclampsia and eclampsia, risk factors, clinical findings, diagnostic criteria, and management steps. The intervention utilizes: a level-based structure that monitors participant progress, instant feedback mechanisms, and a task completion and achievement-based scoring system. These elements aim to increase learning motivation and support knowledge acquisition. This intervention represents an innovative and technology-based educational approach to be compared with other training methods used in the study
SIMULATION TRAINING
Behavioral
Preeclampsia and eclampsia management is simulated through highly realistic clinical scenarios. Students have the opportunity to actively intervene in clinical situations using simulation mannequins. Simulation applications include patient assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention planning, and clinical decision-making processes. Participants take an active role during the application and experience scenario-based learning. This method aims to develop practical skills, increase clinical decision-making competence, and reinforce learning in a controlled and safe environment.
TRADITIONAL TRAINING
Behavioral
This intervention comprises standard theoretical training on the management of preeclampsia and eclampsia. Training is conducted through face-to-face lectures, presentations (PowerPoint), and clinical practice guidebooks. Students passively receive information in this instructor-centered process, with limited interaction. The training content covers the definition of preeclampsia and eclampsia, risk factors, clinical findings, diagnostic criteria, complications, and management steps. This intervention represents a standard control approach for comparison with other training methods used in the study.

Treatment groups

120 Participants

are divided into 3 treatment groups

Group A: traditional educationActive comparator 1 intervention

Group B: simulation trainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group C: DIGITAL GAME-BASED EDUCATIONExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

CHANGES IN KNOWLEDGE LEVEL SCORE REGARDING PREECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIA MANAGEMENT

Description: The primary outcome measure of this study is the change in the knowledge level of midwifery students regarding the management of preeclampsia and eclampsia. Knowledge level will be assessed using the Preeclampsia and Eclampsia Management Knowledge Test developed by the researcher. The test is scored on a scale of 0-100 points. Higher scores indicate a higher knowledge level. The knowledge test will be administered to all participants: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the intervention, and again 4 weeks after the intervention. The analysis will evaluate the difference between the pre-test, post-test, and control test (4 weeks after the intervention) scores.

Time frame

6-8 weeks

CHANGES IN ATTITUDE SCORES TOWARDS PREECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIA MANAGEMENT

Description: One of the key outcome measures of this study is the change in midwifery students' professional attitudes towards the management of preeclampsia and eclampsia. The level of attitude will be assessed using the Attitude Scale Towards Preeclampsia and Eclampsia Management, developed by the researcher. The scale is scored between 20 and 100 points. Higher scores indicate a more positive professional attitude. The scale will be administered to all participants: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after the completion of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention. In the analysis, the difference between the pre-test, post-test, and control test (4 weeks after the completion of the intervention) scores will be evaluated. Time Frame: Before the intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention (0 weeks), and 4 weeks after the completion of the intervention

Time frame

6-8 weeks

Sponsors and contacts

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Medipol University

Lead sponsor

Istinye University

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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