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The pediatric board game.

Paul R Ogershok1, Scott Cottrell

  • 1Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. pogershok@hsc.wvu.edu

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|March 15, 2005
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This study evaluated a pediatric medicine board game for medical education. Results show the game is a practical, engaging, and valuable learning tool for students and residents.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Game-Based Learning

Background:

  • Traditional medical education methods can be enhanced with innovative tools.
  • Engaging learning experiences are crucial for effective knowledge acquisition in pediatric medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a board game as an educational tool in pediatric medicine.
  • To determine if game-based learning is a valuable experience for medical students and residents.

Main Methods:

  • A board game with 400 pediatric medicine questions across four difficulty levels was developed.
  • Third-year medical students and residents played the game during clinical rotations.
  • Post-game surveys using a 5-point Likert scale were administered to participants and faculty.

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Main Results:

  • Preliminary data from 37 medical students, 12 residents, and 7 faculty were analyzed.
  • Survey responses indicated the game is a practical and engaging learning experience.
  • Medical students provided universally high scores for all survey questions.

Conclusions:

  • The Pediatric Board Game is a successful and innovative educational tool in medical training.
  • Both educators and learners perceive the game as a valuable and creative learning resource.
  • Future research will focus on refining and implementing the game to further pediatric medical knowledge.