Game2FamilyNursing: Study of a digital game to promote knowledge about family nursing

Abstract


 
 
 
 Background & Aim: The practice of family-centered nursing care brings positive benefits to health care. This article aims to describe the perception and usability of a game to promote knowledge about family assessment and intervention.
 Methods & Materials: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 102 nurses and nursing degree students in the second half of 2021. The evaluation was performed using the game usability instrument (System Usability Scale, SUS), the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, and open questions about the game's advantages and disadvantages.
 Results: The average score obtained by applying the SUS was high, with a mean of 81.37. In addition, high mean values were observed in all dimensions of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. Concerning the game’s advantages and disadvantages, 198 codes were grouped into seven categories and 30 subcategories, highlighting more advantages than disadvantages.
 Conclusion: Overall, participants evaluated the game positively. Our findings suggest that using "Game2FamilyNursing" could be helpful and contribute as an educational tool in family nursing training.
 
 
 

Development and Validation of the Serious Educational Game in Nursing Appraisal Scale

“…Portuguese nurses were selected as part of the inclusion criteria. Participants were required to download a serious game [ 7 ] from the Google Play Store and assess it by completing a questionnaire on Google Forms ® . The evaluation was conducted using the newly developed SEGiNAS scale.…”

“…In recent years, gamification has aroused considerable interest in various fields, including health [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Moreover, the diffusion of technological and computer tools has contributed to the use of new methodologies, strategies, and resources in teaching [ 2 , 5 ], specifically in the education of healthcare professionals [ 2 ].…”

“…The strategic use of gamification in healthcare professions education aims to improve learning outcomes, promote behavioral changes, and enhance clinical skills through greater engagement and practice in a risk-free environment [ 6 , 7 ]. Within this context, exploring gamification in the teaching–learning process opens various innovative possibilities, among which we highlight the use of serious games.…”