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Redondo, Jose ICorresponding AuthorHernandez-Magana, E ZoeAuthor

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March 13, 2025
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Using Twine for Gamified Interactive Learning in Veterinary Anaesthesia

Publicated to: Veterinary Sciences . 12 (2): 156- - 2025-02-01 12(2), DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12020156

Authors: Redondo, JI; Marti-Scharfhausen, MR; Martínez-Albiñana, A; Cañón-Pérez, A; Gutiérrez-Bautista, AJ; Viscasillas, J; Hernández-Magaña, EZ

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AniCura Aitana Hosp Vet, C De Xirivella 16, Mislata 46920, Valencia, Spain - Author
AniCura Indautxu Hosp Vet, Bekoetxebarri Bidea 5F, Erandio 48950, Bizkaia, Spain - Author
AniCura Valencia Hosp Vet, Ave Picassent 28, Silla 46460, Valencia, Spain - Author
CEU Univ, Univ Cardenal Herrera CEU, Fac Vet, Dept Med & Cirug Anim, C Tirant Blanch 7, Valencia 46115, Spain - Author
Hosp Valle De Hebron, Inst Recerca, Expt Surg Unit, VHIR Edif Mediterrania, 129 Horta Guinardo, Barcelona 08035, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Univ Edinburgh, Royal Dick Sch Vet Studies, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, Scotland - Author
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Abstract

Veterinary anaesthesia requires theoretical knowledge and quick decision-making skills. Traditional education may not adequately prepare students, while simulation-based learning enhances engagement and skill development. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Twine-based web system in improving experiential learning, engagement, knowledge retention, and decision-making skills in veterinary anaesthesia students. Five interactive clinical cases were developed using Twine, simulating realistic anaesthesia scenarios with decision points and gamified elements, such as scoring systems and resource management. These modules were accessible on various devices via the web. Following a workshop for second- to fourth-year students of the Degree in Veterinary Sciences, an anonymous survey assessed the module's effectiveness. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while qualitative feedback was processed through a hybrid AI-human thematic analysis. Out of 849 invited students, 367 responded (42% response rate). Feedback was highly positive; 90.8% found it effective for training, and 97.0% agreed it improved knowledge. User-friendliness was rated as "easy" or "very easy" by 94.6%. Regarding overall satisfaction, 96.7% of students described the workshop as "good" or "excellent". Some participants suggested improvements in mobile device compatibility and the need for additional resources to understand the concepts better. Twine's interactive format fosters experiential learning while reducing reliance on live animals, aligning with modern ethical standards. Its accessibility via web and translation-enabled browsers enhances its reach. Future research should examine Twine's impact on clinical skills retention and adaptability in various educational contexts, providing a flexible approach to veterinary anaesthesia education through gamified learning.

Keywords

Decision-making skillDecision-making skillsExperiential learningGamificationSimulationVeterinary education

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Veterinary Sciences due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 30/170, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Veterinary Sciences.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-14:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 35.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 26 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 1.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Iran; United Kingdom.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Redondo Garcia, José Ignacio) and Last Author (HERNANDEZ MAGAÑA, EVA ZOE).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Redondo Garcia, José Ignacio.