Author :
Chiew Hun Phang ; Geok Mui Koh ; Maw Tun Myat ; Bao, Zhen Yuan Jennifer
Author_Institution :
Ngee Ann Polytech., Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
A game-based, learner centered strategy named Busy Missy game was developed to enhance mastery of nursing skills for the students doing the Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The game involves a virtual hospital where student provides holistic care and performs the nursing skills for patients with different health conditions. The player receives feedback based on the actions taken. This game serves as a good revision tool and helps to consolidate students´ learning on specific nursing skills.
Keywords :
biomedical education; computer aided instruction; computer games; Busy Missy game; Ngee Ann Polytechnic; game-based strategy; health sciences; holistic care; learner centered strategy; nursing skills; virtual hospital; Conferences; Councils; Electronic mail; Games; Hospitals; Media;
Conference_Titel :
Educational Media (ICEM), 2013 IEEE 63rd Annual Conference International Council for
Conference_Location :
Singapore
DOI :
10.1109/CICEM.2013.6820209
