Gamified and Form-Based Reinforcement in Midwifery Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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• Conditions: Educational Reinforcement; Midwifery Education; Student Motivation; Academic Achievement; Gamification in Health Education

• Registration Number: NCT07004985
• Lead Sponsor: Antalya Bilim University

Brief Summary

This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of reinforcement using Kahoot (a gamification tool) and Google Forms (an interactive quiz platform) on the academic achievement and motivation of midwifery students enrolled in the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course. The study involves two intervention groups: one using Kahoot and the other using Google Forms. A total of 39 third-year midwifery students will participate. Academic success will be measured through pre- and post-tests, motivation levels through a validated motivation scale, and qualitative feedback will be obtained through student opinion forms. The study seeks to explore how different digital reinforcement tools affect learning outcomes and student engagement in midwifery education.

Detailed Description

This quasi-experimental study investigates the impact of two different digital reinforcement tools-Kahoot and Google Forms-on third-year midwifery students' academic performance and motivation in the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course. A total of 39 students will be assigned to two groups based on the last digit of their student ID number: even-numbered students will form the Kahoot group (n=19), and odd-numbered students will form the Google Forms group (n=20).

Both groups will receive the same theoretical course content over a 7-week period, followed by different reinforcement strategies. The Kahoot group will complete gamified multiple-choice quizzes via the Kahoot platform, while the Google Forms group will answer the same questions using structured forms. The reinforcement process includes 4 quiz sessions in one day, each with 25 questions, and will be followed by a pre-test, post-test, and administration of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire.

Academic achievement will be assessed through a standardized 25-item multiple-choice test developed and validated by academic experts. Motivation levels will be measured using the Turkish version of the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS), based on the ARCS model (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction). In addition, student opinions will be collected through Likert-type and open-ended questions regarding their experiences with the reinforcement tools.

The goal is to determine whether different forms of digital reinforcement influence student performance and engagement, and to identify students' perspectives on their learning experience. All participants will voluntarily participate and the study will be conducted in accordance with ethical standards.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-11-11
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-20
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-04
• Study Completion: 2025-06-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

• Enrollment in the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course during the 2024-2025 academic year
• Being a third-year midwifery student at Antalya Bilim University
• Having access to a smartphone
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Absence on the day of data collection
• Declining to participate in the study
• Not completing both pre- and post-tests
• Technical inability to access Kahoot or Google Forms platforms

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Academic Achievement Score	Pre-test at Week 1, Post-test at Week 6	Assessed through a 25-question multiple-choice test specifically developed for the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course. Scores range from 0 to 100.
Change in Motivation Level	Before intervention (Week 1) and after intervention (Week 6)	Measured using the Turkish-adapted version of the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS). Scores range from 33 to 165.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Student Opinions on Digital Reinforcement Tools	Week 7	Collected via a Likert-scale and open-ended questionnaire designed to assess student experiences with Kahoot and Google Forms.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Antalya; 🇹🇷 Döşemealtı, Antalya, Turkey