Effectiveness of Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Surgical Site Infection Prevention to Nursing Students

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of digital game-based learning in teaching evidence-based surgical site infection prevention interventions to second-year nursing students. Using a mixed-methods randomized controlled design, students will be assigned to either a digital game-based learning group or a traditional theoretical education group. Quantitative outcomes will assess changes in students' knowledge levels and cognitive load across three measurement points (baseline, 4-week post-intervention, and 8-week follow-up). In addition, qualitative data will be collected through semi-structured interviews with students in the intervention group to explore their learning experiences and perceptions of the digital learning approach. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based educational strategies in nursing education, particularly in the teaching of surgical site infection prevention.

NCT Number	NCT07423702
Lead Sponsor	hatice akaltun Collaborators: Yuzuncu Yil University
Conditions	Surgical Site Infection Prevention, Nursing Education
Enrollment	88 participants
Start Date	2026-02-16
Primary Completion	2026-04 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-23