FUN AND GAMES: DESIGNING A GAMIFIED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERIZATION TRAINING SIMULATOR

Area of Science:

• Medical Simulation
• Educational Technology
• Surgical Training

Background:

• Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) is a common medical procedure with a high error rate.
• Existing CVC trainers lack gamified elements to boost learner engagement and retention.
• Gamification in medical training, particularly for invasive procedures, remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a patient-centered, game-like interface for a Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT+) for Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) training.
• To assess the perceived utility of gamification in enhancing CVC skills among expert physicians.
• To identify potential benefits and drawbacks of integrating gamification into medical simulation design.

Main Methods:

• Development of a gamified Graphical User Interface (GUI) for a Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT+).
• Focus on whole-procedure training, including sterilization and catheter insertion.
• Gathering feedback from expert doctors on the perceived utility of the gamified interface for CVC skill development.

Main Results:

• The study outlines the development of a gamified interface for CVC training.
• It addresses the potential benefits and deficits of gamification in medical simulation.
• Expert feedback on the utility of gamification for CVC skill acquisition is discussed.

Conclusions:

• Gamification holds promise for improving engagement and retention in Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) training.
• A patient-centered, gamified approach may foster personalized learning in medical simulation.
• Further research is needed to optimize gamified elements for effective CVC skill development and simulation design.