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Closing the Gap in Medication Safety: Gamified Case-Based Learning for Dosage and Calculation Competency

  • Research team: Principal investigator Joyce Ju, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE. Co-investigators Erica Yu, PhD, RN, FNAP; Kristin K. Ownby PhD, ANP-BC; Kennessa Landry, PhD, RN; and Tess Syndergaard, MS.
  • Funding sponsor: The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Academy of Health Science Education
  • Overview: This study evaluates a gamified digital escape room using unfolding case studies to teach medication calculations in realistic clinical contexts. Preliminary findings will explore feasibility, acceptability, and potential to improve accuracy and reduce math anxiety for nursing students.
  • Budget: $5,000
  • Project period: January 2026- January 2027