Gamified Infection Control Education for Nursing Students: Effects on Self-Efficacy, Motivation, and Learning Outcomes

A four-week educational program integrating gamification techniques such as physical games, case studies, and escape rooms to teach infection control practices.Designed to enhance engagement, learning motivation, and cognitive achievement among nursing students.

Standard didactic teaching method focusing on infection control principles without incorporating gamification. Served as the comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of the gamified program.