Games for Health | Can online and mobile games improve patient outcomes?

Clinical evidence suggests that games related to health and wellness have tremendous potential to promote healthy behaviors and even improve outcomes and medical treatment adherence. Applying games to healthcare is not a trend or fad. It is a rapidly growing and extremely collaborative field, and as technology continues to develop, so will the capabilities of the games. By creating games that augment our healthcare providers’ treatment plans, we can empower patients by enhancing their learning through experiential and interactive approaches that ultimately drives behavior change. In doing so, people can live healthier and more fulfilled lives. Read More

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