Development of a Serious Game to Simulate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Experiences: Collaborative Quasi-Experimental Study
We developed a low-cost serious game that simulates NICU experiences through collaboration between a neonatologist and students. The game received positive feedback and demonstrated educational value for a diverse audience. Positioned as formative research, this study highlights the potential of serious games to supplement neonatal care education. Future updates will incorporate user feedback, leading to improvements in gameplay and expanded content.
Authors
- Kazutaka YAMADA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7516-5737)
- Koichi Hirabayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2193-1184)
- Shinji Matsumura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6824-2573)
- N. Takeda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1088-2492)
- Yukihide Miyosawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7034-1148)
- F Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3658-9860)
- Nanami Ogihara
- Eri Okamura
Institutions
- Shinshu University (JP)
- Keio University (JP)
- Tokyo Kasei Gakuin University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Formative Research
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/73009
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.44