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Ready Patient One: How to Turn an In-Person Critical Care Simulation Scenario Into an Online Serious Game.
Donovan, Colleen M; Cooper, Alexandria; Kim, Sarang.
  • Donovan CM; Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA.
  • Cooper A; Department of Emergency Medicine, Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
  • Kim S; Department of Medicine, Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA.
Cureus ; 13(9): e17746, 2021 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1412216
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Introduction Serious gaming has become popular in healthcare education as an engaging way to train learners. When coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) forced the cancellation of in-person simulation sessions, we designed a serious game to deliver content in an interactive format with no out-of-pocket expense. We describe the design process and game reception so that others may replicate it. Methods We designed an online game using Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (CYOA) and Escape Room concepts. Using online survey software, we presented an interactive story based on an existing simulation scenario and included interactive puzzles as roadblocks to scenario progression. Each puzzle represented a critical care concept, and many contained hyperlinks to prior basic science lecture material to reinforce learning. A post-game survey assessed students' experience. Results All (N=88) students enrolled in a scheduled simulation session participated in the game, and 75% (66/88) responded to a post-participation survey. All respondents (100%) were able to complete the game. The majority (57.6%) completed the game in 30 minutes to 1 hour. Most students strongly agreed or agreed that the game enhanced their understanding of critical care concepts (93.9-97.0%), and that they were interested in doing more CYOA games (90.9%). Conclusion The game was well-received, delivered critical care content, and challenged students to apply basic science principles to medical decision-making from the safety of their own homes. The game was self-guided, requiring minimal active facilitator involvement. We plan to expand the use of the game to other settings and explore its use in formative/summative assessment and remediation.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study Language: English Journal: Cureus Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cureus.17746