The study employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the impact of the serious game.  The results revealed a statistically significant increase in critical thinking, self-regulation, help-seeking, and peer learning.  Participants found the game accessible and engaging, and they recognised the transferable learning it offered.  In conclusion, this study contributes to the promotion of academic integrity in nursing education, offering an innovative and effective tool for students.

A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative pre- and post-intervention surveys and qualitative focus groups.  The results revealed that the resource provided a sense of belonging and encouraged students to explore self-care strategies.  This study presents critical insights into the benefits and challenges of a web-based resilience resource for nursing and midwifery students, underscoring the importance of addressing resource accessibility during clinical placements and considering students' initial resilience levels.

These serious games cater to diverse audiences.  From dementia awareness games for the public to kid-friendly versions, including translations into Korean, Indonesian, and Chinese, the team is advancing dementia education.  Their contribution extends to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, and they've developed an evidence-based nursing game for year one nursing and midwifery students.  Additionally, they've created games focused on influenza and COVID-19, promoting vaccination uptake among nursing and midwifery students.

The common thread across all these initiatives is their commitment to co-designing and robustly evaluating each game, ensuring that they deliver tangible improvements and enhanced learning experiences for users.  Below are some examples of serious games co-designed by our teams:

https://dementiagame.com/

https://kids.dementiagame.com/

https://indonesia.dementiagame.com/

https://www.whatispancreaticcancer.co.uk/

Through a mixed-methods approach, the study collected data from 135 Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in the UK and Ireland, involving both surveys and online interviews with academics.  The results revealed three key themes: "LGBTQ+ health across the lifespan," "Taking the initiative for LGBTQ+ health inclusion," and "Identifying and overcoming challenges."  The study underscores the importance of integrating LGBTQ+ health considerations into healthcare education programs, recognising the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and fostering a more inclusive and informed healthcare system.  It also sheds light on the challenges that healthcare professionals face when addressing LGBTQ+ health, emphasizing the need for sensitive, inclusive, and culturally competent education and practice to ensure the well-being of LGBTQ+ people.  The research provides valuable insights for nursing academics and healthcare institutions to improve the care and support offered to LGBTQ+ individuals across different life stages.  Read the paper here: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/2/198

Delirium is a prevalent condition characterised by a rapid mental function decline, often overlooked or underdiagnosed.  This project aims to bridge the gap in delirium education for health profession students, ensuring they can recognise, manage, and prevent delirium, with insights from various healthcare disciplines.

The initiative is supported by implementation science and a logic model that guides data collection and analysis.  Coproduction is a fundamental methodology, allowing the involvement of service users, clinicians, students, and the public.

The project concludes in 2024 and involves several workstreams including a systematic review, focus group interviews, a Delphi survey, a co-design phase, and acceptability testing.  The digital resource is currently being co-designed by 18 students from QUB and UL: https://www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2022/Buildingresourcestorecogniseandmanagedelirium.html

Ultimately, the initiative strives to enhance healthcare provider competence in delirium care and create a sustainable, interdisciplinary approach to better patient outcomes.