Effect of a Co-created Esports Interaction Program on Healthcare Professional Students’ Empathy Toward People With Early-Onset Dementia: A Pilot Study

A participatory interaction program centered on a co-created, enjoyable activity such as esports may enhance emotional, but not cognitive, empathy in healthcare professional students toward people with EOD. Inclusive, activity-based educational models therefore hold promise for fostering compassionate care, while targeted strategies are still needed to strengthen cognitive empathy.