There’s no sugarcoating it – healthcare is one of the most complex, high-stakes industries on the planet. So it’s no surprise that the field is also at the forefront of using game-based learning to support everything from skills training to empathy building. Throughout March, we explored how simulations, serious games, and immersive technologies are changing…
In healthcare, it’s not enough to know the right answers – you have to understand the person behind the symptoms. That’s the central challenge of patient-centered care, and increasingly, one that game-based learning is helping to meet head-on. Simulations and interactive games are offering immersive ways for learners to develop empathy, improve judgment, and build…
One of the most remarkable qualities of game-based learning is its versatility – it can captivate and educate learners of almost any age. From older adults using games to sharpen cognitive skills to young children exploring foundational concepts through play, the format offers a rare blend of accessibility, engagement, and adaptability. Today, we’re zooming in…
When it comes to therapy, the tools of the trade are evolving in ways few would have imagined just a decade ago. While traditional clinical practice rooms and worksheets still play the central role, digital games, virtual reality, and even tabletop role-playing games are proving to be powerful therapeutic interventions. From aiding physical rehabilitation to…
The line between science fiction and medical reality is blurring. From training the next generation of medical professionals to transforming patient experiences, immersive, futuristic VR and AR technologies are redefining what’s possible in medical training. By immersing users in interactive, hands-on scenarios, VR and AR are making healthcare more precise, accessible, and effective than ever…
If you’ve ever stepped into a hospital, you’ve seen nurses managing high-stress situations, making split-second decisions, and delivering patient care with precision and empathy. It’s a profession that demands technical expertise, critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional resilience. To prepare students for this complex reality, nursing education is expanding to include immersive and interactive digital experiences,…
Ah, there are so many cool things happening at the intersection of technology and healthcare at the moment! Previously on the blog, we’ve investigated medical applications for virtual reality, from cutting-edge treatments for chronic pain to its use in experiential medicine. But the applications don’t end there – VR can also be used as a…
In our last installment discussing video games and medicine, we detailed how video games can serve as digital medicine, as tools for maintaining physical and mental health and wellness. via Giphy As we march further on into autumn and towards the end of the year, we thought that the intersection between video games and medicine…
Oh, hello. via Giphy What was that? An intangible voice whispered through the leaves and asked, “what’s new in game-based learning?” We’re glad it asked. Read on for less boos and more news! Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology (EdTech Magazine) A lack of access to higher-level STEM courses for K-12 students is a…
Last time we checked in on the expanding and dynamic intersection of video games and healthcare, we explored whether video games can help treat COVID-19 brain fog, an excellent example of the ways in which the proliferation of medical applications for video games is being driven by the emergent needs of our world. Today we’re…
