1093 - CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR SPECIALTY ASSEMBLY MEETINGS/EDUCATION: Game On! Evidence-Based Gaming Techniques for Nursing Educators

Learning Outcome: 80% of the participants will be able to identify at least three gamification techniques demonstrated during the session and describe how each can be applied to enhance engagement and learning in perioperative training.

Overview/Abstract: Exploration of the innovative use of gamification in perioperative training as a strategy to boost engagement, knowledge retention, and team collaboration. Participants will first gain an understanding of the core principles behind gamification and its relevance in healthcare education. The session will then demonstrate practical techniques for designing gamified learning experiences tailored to perioperative teams, including point systems, leaderboards, scenario-based challenges, and interactive quizzes. Attendees will actively participate in several gamified activities during the session, experiencing firsthand how these methods can transform routine training into dynamic, motivating experiences. By the end of the session, participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to develop and implement gamification within their own teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improved patient safety.

Description of Current State: Gamification is an emerging and dynamic approach to training and knowledge assessment that leverages game-based elements to increase engagement and motivation. While its benefits are widely recognized, many educators face challenges in effectively integrating gamification into their teaching strategies, often due to limited familiarity with design principles and practical implementation techniques.

Description of Desired/Achievable State: By the end of the session, participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to develop and implement gamification within their own teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improved patient safety.

Audience Engagement: Audience will participate in demonstrated gamification techniques

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