1. GridlockED as an Intervention for Nurses (GAAIN) Study.
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Chan, Teresa M., Bodnariuc, Nicole, Nandeesha, Nandini, Kodis, Jennifer, O'Connor, Clare, Mondoux, Shawn, Pardhan, Alim, and Chen, Ruth
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NURSES ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,SELF-evaluation ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,STATISTICAL sampling ,HUMAN research subjects ,TEACHING methods ,WORK experience (Employment) ,TRANSFER of training ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,GAMES ,CONTINUING education of nurses ,SURVEYS ,WORKFLOW ,NURSE practitioners ,THEMATIC analysis ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,NURSES' attitudes ,INFORMED consent (Medical law) ,LEARNING strategies ,EMERGENCY nurses ,TIME ,NURSE educators - Abstract
Background: GridlockED (The Game Crafter, LLC) is a serious game that was developed to teach challenges that face nursing and medical professionals in the emergency department (ED). However, few studies have explored nurses' perceptions of the utility, fidelity, acceptability, and applicability of the serious game modality. This study examined how ED nurses view GridlockED as a continuing education platform. Method: This single-center observational study explored how nurses engage with and respond to Grid-lockED. The convenience sample included participants recruited from a local continuing nursing education day. Participants completed a presurvey, engaged in a full game play session with the GridlockED game for approximately 45 minutes, and immediately completed a post-game play survey. Results: Of the 48 participants (11 male, 37 female; 44 of 48 were RNs), most (91%) agreed that the workflow reflected in the game was equivalent to the flow in a typical ED. Almost all (96%) found the cases in the game reflective of real ED patients, and most (92%) found the game a useful educational tool to prepare new nurses to transition into the ED environment. Conclusion: The GridlockED game shows potential as a serious game to support nursing education, particularly for new ED nurse orientation and transition to ED practice. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(5):231–238.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...
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- 2024
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