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Play and Learn: Developing a Social Game for Children with Diabetes
Taridzo Chomutare1, Svein-Gunnar Johansen1, Eirik Årsand1
1University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|June 29, 2016
Summary
This study explores serious social gaming frameworks for children with diabetes, focusing on cooperation and positive reinforcement. Understanding these game elements can improve healthcare interventions for pediatric diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Technology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Game Design
Background:
- Serious games in healthcare are gaining traction but lack clear pedagogical and behavioral frameworks.
- Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of game elements is crucial for effective healthcare applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a serious social gaming framework for children with diabetes.
- To evaluate potential game elements based on motivation theories and child education literature.
Main Methods:
- Combined motivation theories with child education literature for framework evaluation.
- Designed core game elements focusing on cooperation, social comparison, and positive achievements.
- Limited the use of competition within the game design.
Main Results:
- Identified cooperation, social comparison, and focus on positive achievements as key elements for the serious gaming framework.
- The framework is currently in a work-in-progress prototyping stage.
Conclusions:
- Theoretical examination of serious game elements enhances understanding of effective healthcare gaming techniques.
- The developed framework aims to support children with diabetes through engaging gameplay.
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