Serious Game Development for Public Health: Participatory Design Approach to COVID-19 Quarantine Policy Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public health education plays a crucial role in effectively addressing infectious diseases such as COVID-19. However, existing educational materials often provide only foundational information, and traditional group education faces challenges due to social distancing policies.

Objective

Addressing these gaps, our study introduces a serious game called "Flattening the Curve." This interactive experience immerses learners in the role of quarantine policy managers, offering unique insights into the effects and challenges of social distancing policies.

Methods

The development of the game adhered to the SERES framework, ensuring a scientifically designed foundation. To achieve its learning objectives, the game incorporated learning and game mechanics including a

SUBMITTER: Kwak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495237 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature