Games for Health Conference 2004: Issues, Trends, and Needs Unique to Games for Health

Howell, Kay

doi:10.1089/cpb.2005.8.103

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“…In 2004 the first Games for Change conference was held and thus a formalised network of non-profits and experts emerged to explore the potential of Serious Games for tackling social issues [57]. In this same year the Games for Health conference was also first held to explore the potential of Serious Games in healthcare [107].…”

Section: Serious Games Studies Year Onementioning

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A Brief History of Serious Games

Wilkinson

2016

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. Serious Games are now an established field of study. In this field most would attribute the rise of Serious Games to Clark C Abt's creation of the term in 1970, or indeed Ben Sawyer's popularization of it in 2002. However, considering the rich history of purposing non-digital games, itself preceded by discussions of purposing play that are traceable to the work of Plato, it can be said that Serious Games is a contemporary manifestation of centuries old theories and practices. In this chapter, we explore the pre-history of Serious Games, beginning with the suggested purpose, and purposing of play. Throughout this historical review we identify key in research and practice that are apparent in the contemporary Serious Games field.

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Section: Serious Games Studies Year Onementioning

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A Brief History of Serious Games

Wilkinson

2016

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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“…The development, implementation and evaluation of gaming technologies applied to health‐related conditions was discussed at the inaugural Games for Health Conference in 2004. Resulting recommendations for game design included the need for enhanced self‐concepts, improved self‐efficacy, increased knowledge and skills, increased communication and social support, empowering individuals to take action in regards to their own health, a multidisciplinary approach, and a regard for ethical issues 23 . Other serious games such as Food Force and Re‐Mission show great promise (Box 1).…”

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Reach Out Central: a serious game designed to engage young men to improve mental health and wellbeing

Burns

Webb

Durkin

et al. 2010

Medical Journal of Australia

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Reach Out Central (ROC) is a serious game drawing on the principles of cognitive behaviour theory that has been designed to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people, particularly men. ROC was developed over a 3‐year period from 2003 to 2006, in consultation with young people aged 16–25 years who use the Reach Out mental health website ( http://www.reachout.com). ROC was launched online in September 2007. A traditional and viral awareness campaign was designed to engage young men, particularly “gamers”. In the first month after launch, ROC had 76 045 unique website visits, with 10 542 new members (52% male) joining Reach Out. An independent online evaluation involving 266 young people aged 18–25 years was conducted between August 2007 and February 2008 to examine psychological wellbeing, stigma and help seeking in ROC players. Overall results indicated that ROC was successful in attracting, engaging and educating young people. Young women reported reduced psychological distress and improved life satisfaction, problem solving and help seeking; however, no significant changes were observed for young men. Although ROC was successful in attracting young men, demonstrating that the concept resonates with them, the service failed to keep them engaged. Further research is needed to explore how (or what changes need to be made) to sustain young men's engagement in the game.

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“…Parents and health care providers (HCPs) who care for children and adolescents may benefit from new methods to encourage regular SMBG. Video game technology has expanded over the past several years to include areas outside of traditional entertainment purposes, such as health care management (9). Data suggest that educational video games are effective and well received by children with diabetes, teaching important skills such as self‐care and the relationships between carbohydrates, glucose levels, exercise, and insulin dose (9–13).…”

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Evaluation of a combined blood glucose monitoring and gaming system (Didget®) for motivation in children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes

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The purpose of this study was to assess the performance and acceptability of a blood glucose meter coupled with a gaming system for children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes. During an in-clinic visit, duplicate blood samples were tested by subjects (N = 147; aged 5-24 yr) and health care providers (HCPs) to evaluate the accuracy and precision of the Didget® system. Subjects' meter results were compared against Yellow Springs Instruments (YSI) reference results and HCP results using least squares regression and error grid analyses. Precision was measured by average within-subject and within-HCP coefficient of variation (CV). During the home-use component of this study, subjects (n = 58) tested their blood glucose at least two to three times daily for 3-5 d to evaluate routine use of the system. Subjects' meter results showed significant correlations with both YSI (r(2) = 0.94; p < 0.001 for regression slope) and HCP results (r(2) = 0.96; p < 0.001). Average within-subject and within-HCP CVs were 5.9 and 7.2%, respectively. Overall satisfaction was assessed by subjects, their parents or guardians, and HCP surveys. Subject satisfaction with the Didget® system was good to excellent; most subjects found the system easy to use, motivating, and helpful for building good blood glucose monitoring habits. Most HCPs agreed that the system fulfilled a need in diabetes management. In conclusion, the Didget® system was precise and clinically accurate in the hands of children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Games for Health Conference 2004: Issues, Trends, and Needs Unique to Games for Health

Cited by 35 publications

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A Brief History of Serious Games

A Brief History of Serious Games

Reach Out Central: a serious game designed to engage young men to improve mental health and wellbeing

Evaluation of a combined blood glucose monitoring and gaming system (Didget®) for motivation in children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes

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