Development and validation of a serious game for nursing leadership in Primary Health Care.

OBJECTIVES

to develop and validate a serious game for nursing leadership among Primary Health Care nurses.

METHODS

a methodological, quantitative, descriptive study conducted in two stages: content validity was assessed by 13 experts via e-Delphi, and usability was assessed by 14 nurses using the System Usability Scale and the Serious Educational Game in Nursing Appraisal Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

the global Content Validity Index was 0.93. Mean usability score was 92.0; the educational strategy appraisal score was 97.9. The final version of the serious game included a board with an improved layout, 75 revised cards, and refined rules, making it an educational resource applicable to professional practice.

CONCLUSIONS

the serious game proved to be a valid educational technology with high usability and was effective in supporting the development of leadership competencies among PHC nurses and may serve as an innovative alternative to traditional educational practices.