SUPERVISE: A Prototype Gamified Mentorship Program for Nursing.

Authors

Rafael Camelo, Raquel Silva, Cristina Pinto, Maria Joana Campos, Marta Campos Ferreira, Carla Sílvia Fernandes

Published in

Creative nursing. Pages 10784535261463309. Jul 03, 2026. Epub Jul 03, 2026.

Abstract

ObjectiveClinical mentorship in nursing education is often constrained by insufficient communication, engagement, and structured interaction between students and mentors. This study aims to describe the development and evaluation of a gamified technological prototype, Support, Understanding, Professional Growth, Enhancing Skills, Reflective Practice, Validation, Improvement, Supportive Environment, and Evaluation (SUPERVISE), designed to enhance the mentorship process for nursing students.MethodsA user-centered design approach was employed, involving phases of user requirements identification, iterative prototyping, and usability testing. Gamification elements were integrated to support engagement and interaction. Usability testing included 43 participants, comprising nursing students and professionals, who evaluated the prototype using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and open-ended feedback.ResultsThe SUPERVISE application incorporates features such as quizzes, reflective logs, achievement systems, and role-based access to support communication and interaction among stakeholders. The prototype achieved a mean SUS score of 80.8, indicating excellent usability, although some areas for improvement were identified and subsequently refined in later stages.ConclusionThe integration of gamification elements enhances the structure and dynamics of the mentorship process, promoting user engagement, feedback, and interaction. SUPERVISE demonstrates strong acceptability and potential as a supportive tool for mentorship in nursing education. Further research is needed to assess its long-term impact and scalability.

PMID:
42396636
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 03 Jul 2026.

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