Impact of 3D Simulation Game as a Method to Learn Medication Administration Process: Intervention Research for Nursing Students

Abstract

BackgroundThe use of a 3D simulation game as a learning method in pharmacotherapy is rare in nursing education. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a 3D simulation game as a learning method in the medication administration process for nursing students. MethodNursing students (n = 123) participated in a two-group intervention study. The students were randomized to an intervention group (n = 71) who played the 3D simulation game and a control group (n = 52) who read online material. All students completed a similar competency measurement using a knowledge test before and after. ResultsAt baseline, the majority (84.3%) of students answered all statements correctly. While there were differences between the intervention and control groups, they were small. Theoretical knowledge increased in both groups in those statements where it had been weak, e.g., pharmacology. ConclusionThe 3D simulation game is suitable for learning the medication administration process and can be used as an assessment method to evaluate the theoretical knowledge of medication administration among nursing students.