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April 10, 2026

The Impact of Gamification on Nursing Students’ Academic Performance: An Integrative Review

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To review the effects of gamification on nursing students' academic performance and knowledge retention.
Integrative review of literature on gamification in nursing education
Analysis of knowledge retention outcomes in didactic courses
Gamification positively influences knowledge retention in nursing courses
Further research is needed to assess impacts on competency development and clinical application

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Findings suggest that gamification positively influences knowledge retention in nursing didactic courses. Further research is needed to explore its impact on competency development and clinical application. Faculty development optimizing the use of gamification is needed.

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Azoulay et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d894526c1944d70ce05458 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001525

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Alana Azoulay

Fidelindo Lim

Prudential Financial (United States)

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Nursing Education Perspectives

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New York University

NYU Langone Health

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