Livogena: The Ikteros Curse-A Jaundice Narrative Card and Board Game for Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Jaundice is a common condition that requires integrating knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, pathology, and general medicine. However, medical students face difficulty in learning with passive teaching methods. To enhance their learning, an educational story game that promotes active learning and assessment with immediate feedback was implemented.

Methods

This jaundice game was named Livogena: The Ikteros Curse-denoting the liver as the principal organ and jaundice (icterus) as a problem. One hundred fifty first-year medical students were divided into small groups to play using a game board and cards. The players moved ahead on the game board by providing the correct answer and completing the activities. The first team to reach the end was the winner. Percept

SUBMITTER: Surapaneni KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10844581 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature