Serious games are educational tools increasingly used in patient and health professional education. These games blend learning objectives with interactive gameplay, making them engaging and effective for training. Here are some notable examples:
Project Hospital (PC): In this game, players take on the roles of ace doctors, aspiring architects, and successful managers. They design their own hospitals, perform examinations, laboratory tests, and solve diagnostic puzzles. From hiring staff to managing resources, it's a comprehensive hospital simulation experience.
Medic: Pacific War (PC): Players become American field medics serving in the US Military during World War II. Their decisions impact wounded soldiers' lives and even the outcome of battles. Balancing urgency and care, they must decide who to save.
Level Ex: This company creates video games for physicians, using state-of-the-art technology to simulate medical challenges. Healthcare professionals play these games to enhance clinical skills, learn about new devices, drug therapies, and best practices.
Build-A-Body: A drag-and-drop game where players assemble organ systems. It's a fun way to learn about anatomy and functional problems related to specific organs.
These serious games bridge the gap between education and entertainment, fostering better learning outcomes in healthcare contexts.