Effects of Gaming on Nursing Students' Knowledge of Pediatric Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

Cowen, Kay J.; Tesh, Anita S.

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ERIC Number: EJ656814

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Publication Date: 2002

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Effects of Gaming on Nursing Students' Knowledge of Pediatric Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

Cowen, Kay J.; Tesh, Anita S.

Journal of Nursing Education, v41 n11 p507-09 Nov 2002

In a class on pediatric cardiovascular dysfunction, 43 nursing students were taught via lecture/discussion; a treatment group of 42 also played a "Jeopardy"-style game. Posttest scores were higher than pretest scores for both groups. The treatment group answered 94% correctly and the comparison group 85%. (SK)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Educational Games, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Nursing Education, Pediatrics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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