Comparison of Game-Based Learning and Model Arm Practice for Teaching Intravenous Cannulation to Dental Students

Ankara University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dental Education and Special Care Dentistry

Treatments: Behavioral: Game-Based Learning (GBL); Behavioral: Model Arm Practice

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07060924

AnkaraU 8/23

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled study aimed to compare the effectiveness of game-based learning (GBL) and model arm practice in teaching peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) skills to final-year dental students. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to two groups. The impact of each method was assessed in terms of procedural success, anxiety levels (STAI), self-confidence (VAS), and student satisfaction.

Full description

Peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) is a complex procedure now integrated into the Turkish National Dental Curriculum (DUÇEP). This study compared the effectiveness of GBL using the 3D Medsim platform and model arm practice in training students on PIVC. Participants were final-year dental students with no prior PIVC experience. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations included procedural success (simulation or model), anxiety (STAI), self-confidence (VAS), and satisfaction (Likert scale). Clinical success was also monitored.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Final-year dental students at Ankara University
• No prior experience with PIVC
• Volunteered and provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Any prior practical experience in intravenous cannulation
• Refusal to participate

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Arm A (GBL Group)

Experimental group

Description:

Training with 3D Medsim game-based platform for intravenous cannulation before patient application

Treatment:

Behavioral: Game-Based Learning (GBL)

Arm B (Model Arm Group)

Experimental group

Description:

Practical training on a circulation model arm for intravenous cannulation before patient application

Treatment:

Behavioral: Model Arm Practice