Effectiveness of a digital game based study guide on head trauma assessment on knowledge and practical skills of nursing students: a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Head trauma is the most common injury from accidents, making rapid and accurate assessment crucial. Incorrect evaluations can lead to serious complications, including brain dysfunction and death. Thus, it is vital to teach nursing students proper assessment techniques. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital game-based study guide for enhancing nursing students' knowledge and practical skills in head trauma assessment.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study involved nursing students in their 8th semester at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2024, randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. Data collection occurred from May to July 2024. Both groups received two 2-hour face-to-face educational sessions in one week. The intervent

SUBMITTER: Bashiri Bonab E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584521 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature