Comparison of the Efficacy between Game-Based Learning and Pamphlet on Enhancing Recognition of Common Cutaneous Malignancies in Thai Younger Adults

Autor/inn/en	Mettarikanon, Dichitchai; Tawanwongsri, Weeratian; Wanchai, Adisak; Chookerd, Naparat
Titel	Comparison of the Efficacy between Game-Based Learning and Pamphlet on Enhancing Recognition of Common Cutaneous Malignancies in Thai Younger Adults
Quelle	In: Contemporary Educational Technology, 15 (2023) 2, S.419 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Mettarikanon, Dichitchai) ORCID (Tawanwongsri, Weeratian) ORCID (Wanchai, Adisak) ORCID (Chookerd, Naparat)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Comparative Analysis; Instructional Effectiveness; Game Based Learning; Pamphlets; Identification; Cancer; Foreign Countries; Young Adults; Attitudes; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtserfolg; Pamphlet; Identifikation; Identifizierung; Carcinoma; Karzinom; Krebs (med); Krebserkrankung; Ausland; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten
Abstract	Cutaneous malignancy is one of the leading causes of cancer-related morbidities and mortalities. Patient self-screening is helpful for early detection. Among educational pedagogies, game-based learning (GBL) has received increasing attention in recent years. We appraised the effectiveness of GBL, using Wordwall, to enhance cognitive performances pertaining to fundamental knowledge of cutaneous malignancies and perspectives on the intervention compared with a digital pamphlet. This multi-center study utilized a quasi-experimental research design and was conducted between February and April 2022. Participants were recruited and randomly assigned into a game group and a pamphlet group with a 1:1 ratio. Fundamental knowledge of cutaneous malignancies was assessed with pre- and post-intervention tests consisting of ten multiple choice questions with four alternative answers. These tests asked about prominent or pathognomonic features of cutaneous malignancies. During the five-day intervention period, recognition scores of participants in the game group were recorded. Perspectives on the interventions were also collected for analysis. A total of 94 participants were included, 60 (63.8%) were female. The mean age was 19.8 years (standard deviation [SD]=0.8). The increase in knowledge scores of the participants in the game group and pamphlet group was 2.57 (SD=1.30) and 2.36 (SD=1.52), respectively. In the game group, the mean best recognition score (13.89, SD=2.83) was significantly higher than the mean first recognition score (9.53, SD=2.48) with a pvalue <0.001. The overall satisfaction among the participants in the game group and pamphlet group was 4.41 (SD=0.57) and 4.23 (SD=0.59), respectively. This study suggests potentiality of GBL to enhance knowledge and recognition performances of common cutaneous malignancies with high satisfaction. Embedding this approach in the primary prevention of cutaneous malignancies might be a promising option to prevent cancer-related morbidities and mortalities. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Contemporary Educational Technology. Faculty of Communication Sciences, Anadolu University, Yunus Emre Campus, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey. e-mail: editor@cedtech.net; Web site: http://www.cedtech.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01