Perspectives of Australian healthcare professionals towards gamification in practice.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Gamification may be an effective tool in motivating sustained behaviour change. This study aimed to explore perspectives of Australian-based healthcare professionals, including dietitians, towards gamification in their practice when assisting patients/clients to achieve health-related goals.

Methods

Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals. Data was audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, de-identified and thematically analysed to identify key themes and inform the creation of personas.

Results

Six dietitians, two psychologists, two exercise physiologists, one medical specialist, with 1-24 years of work experience, participated. Most participants (n = 7, 64%) were unable to articulate a definition of gamification, however, when

SUBMITTER: Stefoska-Needham A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11973621 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature