Gamification in midwifery education: a systematic review

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Publicado en:	BMC Medical Education vol. 25 (2025), p. 1
Autor principal:	Najafi, Tahereh Fathi
Otros Autores:	Andaroon, Nafise, Bolghanabadi, Nasibeh, Sharifi, Neda, Dashti, Sareh
Publicado:	Springer Nature B.V.
Materias:	Problem solving Emergency medical care Software Students Nursing education Teaching methods Midwifery education Health sciences Performance evaluation Search strategies Medicine Neonatal care Educational objectives Science education Knowledge Decision making Quasi-experimental methods Gamification Systematic review Retention (Psychology) Group Discussion Critical Thinking Learning Motivation Influence of Technology Educational Methods Researchers Database Design Educational Technology Nursing Students Meta Analysis Knowledge Level Information Seeking Student Motivation Computer Software Reviews Science Instruction Outcomes of Education Obstetrics Database Management Systems Learner Engagement Game Based Learning
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Resumen:	Background and objectivesMidwifery education requires the integration of thought and practical knowledge and skills. Therefore, new education methods, including gamification based education, might be able to improve midwifery education. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification in midwifery education.Materials and methodsThis systematic review was conducted on both observational and experimental (quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trials) published articles in PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web Of Science till March 2024. All articles in English language that evaluated gamification-based education in midwifery or nurse-midwifery education were evaluated.ResultsOf the primary 268 articles, 6 articles (three cross-sectional and three intervention studies) were eligible for review. All studies used serious game method for educating on different aspects of care. Both digital and non-digital games were found to be more effective than traditional education in the reviewed studies. Satisfaction with game based education was lower than traditional method in one study.ConclusionsGamification based education can be a promising method for educating midwifery and nurse-midwifery students due to their efficiency in improving students’ knowledge and skills especially in practical fields.
ISSN:	1472-6920
DOI:	10.1186/s12909-025-06880-x
Fuente:	Healthcare Administration Database