scholarly journals Correction: Developing Theory-Driven, Evidence-Based Serious Games for Health: Framework Based on Research Community Insights

10.2196/18515 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e18515
Author(s):  
Sarah Verschueren ◽  
Connor Buffel ◽  
Geert Vander Stichele
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Games For Health

scholarly journals Developing Theory-Driven, Evidence-Based Serious Games for Health: Framework Based on Research Community Insights

10.2196/11565 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e11565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Verschueren ◽  
Connor Buffel ◽  
Geert Vander Stichele
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Games For Health

Background The idea of using serious games to effectuate better outcomes in health care has gained significant traction among a growing community of researchers, developers, and health care professionals. Many now recognize the importance of creating evidence-based games that are purposefully designed to address physical and mental health challenges faced by end users. To date, no regulatory resources have been established to guide the development of serious games for health (SGH). Developers must therefore look elsewhere for guidance. Although a more robust level of evidence exists in the research literature, it is neither structured nor is there any clear consensus. Developers currently use a variety of approaches and methodologies. The establishment of a well-defined framework that represents the consensus views of the SGH research community would help developers improve the efficiency of internal development processes, as well as chances of success. A consensus framework would also enhance the credibility of SGH and help provide quality evidence of their effectiveness. Objective This research aimed to (1) identify and evaluate the requirements, recommendations, and guidelines proposed by the SGH community in the research literature, and; (2) develop a consensus framework to guide developers, designers, researchers, and health care professionals in the development of evidence-based SGH. Methods A critical review of the literature was performed in October to November 2018. A 3-step search strategy and a predefined set of inclusion criteria were used to identify relevant articles in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore, CiteSeerX, and Google Scholar. A supplemental search of publications from regulatory authorities was conducted to capture their specific requirements. Three researchers independently evaluated the identified articles. The evidence was coded and categorized for analysis. Results This review identified 5 categories of high-level requirements and 20 low-level requirements suggested by the SGH community. These advocate a methodological approach that is multidisciplinary, iterative, and participatory. On the basis of the requirements identified, we propose a framework for developing theory-driven, evidence-based SGH. It comprises 5 stages that are informed by various stakeholders. It focuses on building strong scientific and design foundations that guide the creative and technical development. It includes quantitative trials to evaluate whether the SGH achieve the intended outcomes, as well as efforts to disseminate trial findings and follow-up monitoring after the SGH are rolled out for use. Conclusions This review resulted in the formulation of a framework for developing theory-driven, evidence-based SGH that represents many of the requirements set out by SGH stakeholders in the literature. It covers all aspects of the development process (scientific, technological, and design) and is transparently described in sufficient detail to allow SGH stakeholders to implement it in a wide variety of projects, irrespective of discipline, health care segments, or focus.

scholarly journals Developing Theory-Driven, Evidence-Based Serious Games for Health: Framework Based on Research Community Insights (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Verschueren ◽  
Connor Buffel ◽  
Geert Vander Stichele
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Games For Health

BACKGROUND The idea of using serious games to effectuate better outcomes in health care has gained significant traction among a growing community of researchers, developers, and health care professionals. Many now recognize the importance of creating evidence-based games that are purposefully designed to address physical and mental health challenges faced by end users. To date, no regulatory resources have been established to guide the development of serious games for health (SGH). Developers must therefore look elsewhere for guidance. Although a more robust level of evidence exists in the research literature, it is neither structured nor is there any clear consensus. Developers currently use a variety of approaches and methodologies. The establishment of a well-defined framework that represents the consensus views of the SGH research community would help developers improve the efficiency of internal development processes, as well as chances of success. A consensus framework would also enhance the credibility of SGH and help provide quality evidence of their effectiveness. OBJECTIVE This research aimed to (1) identify and evaluate the requirements, recommendations, and guidelines proposed by the SGH community in the research literature, and; (2) develop a consensus framework to guide developers, designers, researchers, and health care professionals in the development of evidence-based SGH. METHODS A critical review of the literature was performed in October to November 2018. A 3-step search strategy and a predefined set of inclusion criteria were used to identify relevant articles in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore, CiteSeerX, and Google Scholar. A supplemental search of publications from regulatory authorities was conducted to capture their specific requirements. Three researchers independently evaluated the identified articles. The evidence was coded and categorized for analysis. RESULTS This review identified 5 categories of high-level requirements and 20 low-level requirements suggested by the SGH community. These advocate a methodological approach that is multidisciplinary, iterative, and participatory. On the basis of the requirements identified, we propose a framework for developing theory-driven, evidence-based SGH. It comprises 5 stages that are informed by various stakeholders. It focuses on building strong scientific and design foundations that guide the creative and technical development. It includes quantitative trials to evaluate whether the SGH achieve the intended outcomes, as well as efforts to disseminate trial findings and follow-up monitoring after the SGH are rolled out for use. CONCLUSIONS This review resulted in the formulation of a framework for developing theory-driven, evidence-based SGH that represents many of the requirements set out by SGH stakeholders in the literature. It covers all aspects of the development process (scientific, technological, and design) and is transparently described in sufficient detail to allow SGH stakeholders to implement it in a wide variety of projects, irrespective of discipline, health care segments, or focus.

Formative Research for STEM Educational Games

2013 ◽  
Vol 221 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L. Sherry
Keyword(s):  
Video Game ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Sesame Street ◽  
Children's Television ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Educational Media ◽  
Television Shows ◽  
Educational Video Game ◽  
Games For Health

Millions in taxpayer and foundation euros and dollars have been spent building and testing educational video games, games for health, and serious games. What have been the fruits of this frenzy of activity? What educational video game has had the reach and impact of Sesame Street or Blues Clues television shows? By comparison, the Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) managed to get Sesame Street off the ground within a couple of years, writing the basic scientific literature on educational media design in the process. Not only is Sesame Street well known and proven, it laid the basis for every effective educational show to follow. This article explores the differences between the CTW scientific approach to educational media production and the mostly nonscientific approach consuming so many resources in the educational games, games for health, and serious games movements. Fundamental scientific questions that remain unanswered are outlined.

Einführung in die Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft von Serious Games (for Health)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Tolks ◽  
Kevin Dadaczynski ◽  
David Horstmann
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Games For Health

scholarly journals MULTIDISCIPLINARIDADE E O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SERIOUS GAMES E SIMULADORES PARA EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 149-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliane S. Machado ◽  
Thaise Kelly de Lima Costa ◽  
Ronei Marcos de Moraes
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Computer Applications ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Health Statistics ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Games For Health ◽  
And Training

O desenvolvimento de aplicações computacionais deve ser guiado pelas necessidades do cliente, considerando todas as etapas do projeto de um software. Quando estas aplicações são voltadas para educação em saúde, observa-se a necessidade de abordar aspectos relacionados a pelo menos quatro áreas: educação, saúde, estatística e computação, evidenciando a necessidade de uma abordagem multidisciplinar para a produção de ferramentas efetivas e eficientes para os problemas a que se destinam. Este artigo apresenta e discute etapas consideradas fundamentais no processo de desenvolvimento de serious games e simuladores de treinamento para a saúde baseados em realidade virtual.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: realidade virtual; jogos em saúde; serious games.     ABSTRACT The development of computer applications must be guided by clients’ needs and must consider all step of software project. It is necessary to integrate knowledge of four areas: education, health, statistics and computer science when those applications are for education in health what makes evident the need of a multidisciplinar approach for the production of effective and efficient tools for the purpose expected. This paper presents and discusses fundamental steps for the development of serious games and training simulators for health based on virtual reality   KEYWORDS: virtual reality; games for health; serious games.     RESUMEN El desarrollo de las aplicaciones informáticas debe guiarse por las necesidades de los clientes y debe considerar todos los pasos del proyecto de software. Es necesario integrar el conocimiento de cuatro áreas: educación, salud, estadística e informática cuando esas aplicaciones son para la educación en salud, lo que hace evidente la necesidad de un enfoque multidisciplinario para la producción de herramientas eficaces y efectivas para el propósito esperado. Este artículo presenta y discute los pasos fundamentales para el desarrollo de juegos serios y simuladores de entrenamiento para la salud basados en la realidad virtual.   PALABRAS CLAVE: realidad virtual, juegos para salud, serious games.  

scholarly journals Serious games for health: three steps forwards

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Drummond ◽  
Alice Hadchouel ◽  
Antoine Tesnière
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Games For Health

Review of Serious Games for People with Diabetes

2016 ◽  
pp. 412-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Makhlysheva ◽  
Eirik Årsand ◽  
Gunnar Hartvigsen
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young People ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Status ◽  
Games For Health

This chapter aims to illuminate the current state of the field of diabetes-related serious games. First, it describes the problems and difficulties for young people with type 1 diabetes associated with their adherence to treatment regimens. The chapter also discusses various tendencies in the field of diabetes-related games that follow the findings of the systematic reviews performed between 2012 and 2014. Based on the reviews, significant gameplay features of games for health are identified. Further, it presents an example of a smartphone-based serious game developed for children with type 1 diabetes. Finally, this chapter discusses the distribution channel and platforms for serious games and improvements for the status of the field of games for health.

Servitization versus Commoditization: the Business Model Dilemma Confronting Serious Games for Health

2013 ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Alasdair G Thin ◽  
Giusy Fiucci ◽  
Angelo Marco Luccini ◽  
Michel Rudnianski ◽  
Rosa García Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Games For Health
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