The Effect of Gamification-Based Instructional Design Developed

Turkish) Abstract: Purpose: Considering the importance of postpartum hemorrhage management in reducing preventable maternal deaths and the key role midwives play in providing this care, it is important to increase the knowledge and skills of midwifery students in this area. Many educational curricula offer weekly or semester-long courses. The Ministry also provides post-graduation training. However, considering the rates and causes of maternal deaths, it is thought that there are limitations regarding the retention of this topic. Studies on gamification in different fields and topics demonstrate its positive impact on knowledge retention. The research aims to examine the impact of a technology-based educational intervention using gamification to support midwifery students' learning and retention of knowledge on postpartum hemorrhage management. Materials and Methods: The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study. The research population will consist of all students enrolled in the Midwifery Program in the 2024-2026 academic year, and the sample will consist of 4th-year Midwifery undergraduate students. The study sample will consist of all students in their fourth year and have completed their course registration during the 2024-2026 academic year, following the finalization of the educational content. Single-blind, stratified randomization will be employed to prevent selection bias. A pretest, posttest, and post-study retention test will be administered during the intervention phase of the study. After data collection, the control group will receive topic review and case analysis through gamification. After a detailed literature review for the study, educational materials will be planned per the Ministry of Health's Postpartum Care and Emergency Obstetric Care guidelines, with identical topic content for the experimental and control groups. The experimental and control groups will receive a PowerPoint presentation on postpartum he