INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Kahoot application on arterial blood gas assessment of nursing students.
METHODS: The study was conducted in a quasi-experimental design with a study and control group with the students of the Surgical Diseases Nursing lecture of a foundation university who took the subject of arterial blood gas assessment and acid-base imbalances.
RESULTS: The average age of participants was 20.50±1.55 years. Of the students, 87.2% were female, and 12.8% were male. A significant difference was found between the study and control groups in achievement levels after the Kahoot application (t[76]=6.404; p=0.000 <0.05). The study group showed a significant improvement in achievement after using Kahoot compared to their pre-Kahoot performance (t=-6.133; p=0.000 <0.05; d=1.037; 95% confidence interval=-3.233/-1.624).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The study found that students’ achievement improved significantly after using Kahoot. Their attitudes and motivation toward gamification were also positive. It is recommended to incorporate Kahoot into the nursing education curriculum to enhance student learning.