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Effect of Repeated Crossword Puzzles Experience on The Motivation, Cognitive Load and Intramuscular Injection Skill Learning of Nursing Students
Sponsor: Trakya University
Summary
Nursing students must learn a variety of concepts and professional skills during their education. This learning process can be challenging, and reinforcement is often necessary. To support students and enhance their interest, it is recommended to implement active learning strategies. One effective strategy is the use of puzzles. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of puzzles on nursing students' learning concepts and skills related to administering medication via intramuscular injection.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2025-02-09
Completion Date
2026-02-09
Last Updated
2026-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Crossword Puzzles
Students in the experimental group were presented with two puzzles before the first skill application on the mannequin: one focusing on the concepts related to the skill and the other on the steps of skill application, , and were asked to solve them. After solving the puzzles, students submitted them to their instructors. In the two weeks following this training, students first solved the same puzzle, researcher collected the crossword puzzles, and then students performed the IM skill application on a skill mannequin. After solving the puzzle and performing the skill application a total of three times, students took post test the CLS and MSLQ and a skills exam four weeks later.
Control group
During the application process, the control group of students received standard training.
Locations (1)
Trakya University
Edirne, Edirne, Turkey (Türkiye)