Persuasive technology in teaching acute pain assessment in nursing: Results in learning based on pre and post-testing

A significant difference was seen in student learning (p < 0.001) in the post-test compared with the pre-test results. The students understood the importance of the topic, and were satisfied and motivated by the technology and method applied. The use of persuasive technology such as small mobile devices as mediators of online educational interventions broadens learning spaces in an innovative, flexible, motivational, and promising manner.