Implementing gamification within interprofessional learning: perspectives of Higher Education staff and students

Oliver, Lauren Ann ORCID: 0000-0001-5816-5498, Manning-Stanley, Anthony ORCID: 0000-0002-2313-4146 and Bridge, Pete ORCID: 0000-0001-7704-9812 (2024) Implementing gamification within interprofessional learning: perspectives of Higher Education staff and students Cogent Education, 11 (1). 2423717-. ISSN 2331-186X, 2331-186X

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Abstract

Interprofessional learning (IPL) is a fundamental component of the curricula on healthcare degree programmes, however maintaining student engagement/motivation in IPL sessions presents challenges. ‘Gamification’ poses an innovative pedagogical technique to improve engagement. This study aimed to evaluate staff/student perspectives on the use of gamification in IPL within healthcare programmes. A mixed methods research design was utilised to collect qualitative and quantitative data using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) with staff and undergraduate students on healthcare programmes. This involved viewing a video on gamification in IPL; silent idea generation; group discussion, and idea ranking by importance. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative responses, whilst quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Five staff and two students (n = 7) were recruited. Maintaining student motivation and planning appropriate gamified activities were ranked most important, whilst credit weightings, online sessions and timetabling were barriers. Key themes included student motivation, session design and practical challenges. This paper presents significant initial findings on staff/student perspectives regarding gamification in IPL. Recommendations to implement gamification include consideration of motivating factors, collaborative session design and provision of appropriate tasks/incentives. Co-production of gamification involving students and service users is fundamental to ensure clinical relevance, engagement and alignment to IPL values.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Gamification, Higher Education, student engagement, student motivation, innovative pedagogy, interprofessional learning, Theory of Education, Allied Health, Nursing
Divisions:	Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Population Health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2024 10:21
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2026 15:12
DOI:	10.1080/2331186x.2024.2423717
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2423717
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3187280
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