Moneymed: a game to develop management skills in general practice

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Medical Education
• Game-Based Learning

Background:

• General practice management requires complex financial, administrative, legal, and personnel skills.
• Existing training methods may not adequately address the multifaceted challenges in practice administration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel game designed for training financial and administrative skills in general practice management.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of this game in enhancing knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.

Main Methods:

• Development of an educational game simulating real-world general practice scenarios.
• Implementation of the game with a cohort of trainees and trainers.
• Assessment of knowledge and problem-solving skills before and after game participation.

Main Results:

• A highly significant improvement in knowledge was observed in trainees and trainers post-game.
• Problem-solving skills also showed a statistically significant enhancement after gameplay.
• The game's adaptable design allows for varied complexity and easy updates.

Conclusions:

• The developed game is a highly effective tool for learning essential general practice management skills.
• This innovative approach offers a dynamic and engaging method for professional development in healthcare administration.
• Further application of this game could significantly improve the operational efficiency of general practices.