Digital games in health professions education: Advantages, disadvantages, and game engagement factors

Authors

  • David Kaufman Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Shoaleh Bigdeli Center for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:

Background: The application of digital educational games in health professions education is on expansion and game-based education usage is increasing. Methods: Diverse databases were searched and the related papers were reviewed. Results: Considering the growing popularity of educational games in medical education, we attempted to classify their benefits, flaws, and engaging factors. Conclusion: Advantages, disadvantages, and engagement factors of educational digital games used for health professions education must be the focus of attention in designing games for health professions discipline.  

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volume 31  issue 1

pages  780- 785

publication date 2017-01

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