Co-design and evaluation of a digital serious game to promote public awareness about pancreatic cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pancreatic cancer, ranking seventh in global cancer-related deaths, poses a significant public health challenge with increasing incidence and mortality. Most cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in low survival rates. Early diagnosis significantly impacts prognosis, making symptom awareness crucial. Symptoms are often subtle, leading to delayed help-seeking behaviour. Patients and their carers prioritise increased public awareness, indicating a need for innovative approaches to promote awareness of the disease.

Methods

This study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design to assess the relationship between a serious game and pancreatic cancer awareness. Members of the public (N = 727) were recruited internationally, via social media and

SUBMITTER: Anderson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10885377 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature