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Games for Health: Past, Present, and Future?
1Department of Biomedical & Health Informatics, University of Washington , Seattle, Washington.
Games for Health Journal
|July 21, 2015
Summary
This review explores current and past games for health, examining how game technology and health content intertwine. Emerging technology trends offer new possibilities for videogame-based health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Game Studies
- Digital Health
Background:
- The integration of games into health interventions has evolved significantly.
- Understanding the synergy between health objectives and game design is crucial for effective digital health solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing games for health.
- To analyze the relationship between health content and game technology.
- To identify future directions for videogame-based health interventions based on technology trends.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of selected past and present games for health.
- Analysis of the interplay between health content and game mechanics.
- Exploration of current technology trends impacting digital health.
Main Results:
- Identified a range of existing games designed for health promotion and therapeutic purposes.
- Highlighted the critical role of game technology in delivering and enhancing health interventions.
- Demonstrated how advancements in technology can shape the future of health gaming.
Conclusions:
- The convergence of game technology and health content is pivotal for effective videogame-based health interventions.
- Future health interventions can leverage emerging technologies to create more engaging and impactful experiences.
- Continued research into games for health is essential to optimize their application in diverse health contexts.
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