Critical Care Cadets: A Serious Game for Managing Mechanical Ventilation.

ABSTRACT: Background: Pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM) fellows require proficiency in mechanical respiratory support and ventilator management strategies. Traditional training methods have limitations, and there is a need to expedite the learning process. Serious games have emerged as effective supplements to traditional teaching methods, promoting knowledge acquisition through immersive and engaging experiences. However, there is a void in the context of complex decision making in mechanical ventilation management. Objective: To develop a serious game to enhance the knowledge and practical strategies of PCCM fellows in mechanical ventilation management. Methods: The game was designed on the basis of theory-informed design principles and employed an iterative development

SUBMITTER: Hassumani D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature