MEDILEGACY: A Gamified Platform for Enhancing Medical Terminology Learning through Engagement and Retention
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| Title: | MEDILEGACY: A Gamified Platform for Enhancing Medical Terminology Learning through Engagement and Retention |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Yi-Fan Wang (ORCID |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499787 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| 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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| ISSN: | 0017-8969 1748-8176 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00178969251389388 |
