Exploring gameplay to support the development of leadership skills in post-registration district nursing: a mixed-method study.

Background: Board games are increasingly used in education to support skills such as communication, decision-making and teamwork. This study explored their role in developing leadership skills among post-registration nursing students at a UK university. Methods: Strategy-based board games were intro...

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Publicado en:British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 30; no. 7; pp. 326 - 333
Autor principal: Kendall, Nyree
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Jul2025
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          Students, Nursing, Baccalaureate Psychosocial Factors
          Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
          Registration
          Community Health Nursing Education
          Gamification
          Leadership Education
          Communication Education
          Decision Making, Clinical Education
          Teamwork Education
          Outcomes of Education
          Human
          United Kingdom
          Schools, Nursing
          Academic Medical Centers
          Multimethod Studies
          Comparative Studies
          Descriptive Statistics
          Experiential Learning
          Conflict (Psychology)
          Nursing Models, Theoretical
          Questionnaires
          Thematic Analysis
          Nursing Leaders
          Management Styles
          Skill Acquisition
          Motivation
          Learning Environment
          Social Participation
          Self-Awareness
          Social Cohesion
          Problem Solving
          Strategic Planning
          Interpersonal Relations
      ab: Background: Board games are increasingly used in education to support skills such as communication, decision-making and teamwork. This study explored their role in developing leadership skills among post-registration nursing students at a UK university. Methods: Strategy-based board games were introduced to promote team collaboration, strategic thinking and social interaction. Participants, enrolled in a district nursing programme, identified leadership skills during gameplay. Data were collected through questionnaires, written debriefs and group discussions. Results: Key themes included role awareness, decision making, conflict resolution and communication. Participants reported increased self-awareness, stronger leadership insight and improved teamwork and communication. Conclusions: Board games offer a practical, engaging approach to developing leadership skills in nursing education through active learning and team interaction. Implications for practice: Board gameplay encourages increased awareness of leadership styles and personality types, which impacts the quality of patient care, improves communication within teams and enhances staff morale, wellbeing and overall team performance.
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