Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers 18h ago

Video games designed to convey health information present a powerful, yet underutilized, method for improving patient-provider communication and health literacy. Elena Bertozzi, a game designer and developer from Quinnipiac University, explains how these interactive experiences, like the birth control game "What's My Method?" and the vaccination game "Flu Busters!", allow individuals to learn from their choices in a simulated environment. Games provide targeted information in an engaging format, offering an arena to explore sensitive topics such as reproductive health and vaccine hesitancy, ultimately equipping patients with the knowledge and confidence for informed decision-making and fruitful discussions with healthcare providers.

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