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Title: MEDILEGACY: A Gamified Platform for Enhancing Medical Terminology Learning through Engagement and Retention
Language: English
Authors: Yi-Fan Wang (ORCID 0000-0003-0498-1304), Mei-Hua Hsu (ORCID 0000-0003-2689-9774), Max Yue-Feng Wang, Hui-Ling Xiao
Source: Health Education Journal. 2026 85(2):150-164.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Gamification, Nursing Students, Medical Students, Vocabulary Development, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement, Usability, Technology Uses in Education, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Taiwan
DOI: 10.1177/00178969251389388
ISSN: 0017-8969
1748-8176
Abstract: Objective: This study developed and evaluated MEDILEGACY, a gamified learning platform designed to improve medical terminology education by enhancing knowledge retention and learner motivation. Method: A randomised controlled trial with 68 nursing and medical students compared MEDILEGACY with a traditional textbook-based study over 4 weeks. Learning outcomes were assessed with a 30-item multiple-choice test, while usability and engagement were evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). Results: Students using MEDILEGACY achieved significantly higher post-test scores than a control group (p < 0.001), with a large effect size. Usability ratings confirmed the platform's ease of use, and user experience measures indicated strong motivation and engagement. Conclusion: MEDILEGACY demonstrates the potential of gamified platforms to make medical terminology learning more effective and enjoyable. Beyond improving short-term outcomes, the findings support the integration of gamification into medical curricula and highlight opportunities for future research on long-term retention and adaptive AI-driven personalisation.
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  Data: Objective: This study developed and evaluated MEDILEGACY, a gamified learning platform designed to improve medical terminology education by enhancing knowledge retention and learner motivation. Method: A randomised controlled trial with 68 nursing and medical students compared MEDILEGACY with a traditional textbook-based study over 4 weeks. Learning outcomes were assessed with a 30-item multiple-choice test, while usability and engagement were evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). Results: Students using MEDILEGACY achieved significantly higher post-test scores than a control group (p &lt; 0.001), with a large effect size. Usability ratings confirmed the platform&#39;s ease of use, and user experience measures indicated strong motivation and engagement. Conclusion: MEDILEGACY demonstrates the potential of gamified platforms to make medical terminology learning more effective and enjoyable. Beyond improving short-term outcomes, the findings support the integration of gamification into medical curricula and highlight opportunities for future research on long-term retention and adaptive AI-driven personalisation.
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