Client: Erasmus MC
In collaboration with the Erasmus MC and the technical department of the University of Twente, IJsfontein developed the medical simulation game abcdeSIM.Awards:
- E-learning award 2013
- Accenture innovation award 2014
- Nominatie Games for Health Award
- Keurmerk 'Valide Games' van DSSH
In short
Doctors have less and less time to educate students. Our serious game abcdeSIM teaches students to apply the ABCDE method without a doctor having to be present.
How it works
Players have 15 minutes to stabilize a virtual patient. The problem is, like in real life, unknown. To find out what the complications are, and which ones have to be treated first, the players have to follow the ABCDE method properly.
True-to-life simulation
The game offers a true-to-life simulation of the human blood circulation to be able to imitate complications. Players can use all aids and professionals available in an ER. And all without a doctor having the be present.
The game has been developed in close collaboration with the medical consultants of Erasmus MC. The execution of the serious game is absolutely complex, while the underlying technique is extremely special. It is not a simulation in which the options clicked on by doctors is connected to ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ codes. To simulate the interaction between all processes well, we have built a true-to-life cardiovascular, respiratory and medication model into the game. The model for the blood circulation, for instance, simulates the pumping of the heart and uses the amount of blood to determine what the blood pressure is. Based on the measurement of the dose chosen by the user, the influence of the virtually administered medication on the well-being of the patient can also be determined to an exact level.
The result
As soon as they have completed a scenario, players get feedback on what went well and what not. They have to score a minimum amount of points before they can proceed to a next scenario. The reactions on the game were very positive!
“Everything you need in the ER is paid attention to in the game.”
“It was ‘real’ to me. It made me very happy.”
Accreditation
AbcdeSIM is the first game in the Netherlands to be recognized as a full training tool. The serious game has been accredited by the Royal Dutch Medical Society, the Dutch College of General Practitioners and various professional associations for medical consultants such as the Netherlands Association of Internal Medicine.
Play
we are happy to provide a demo on request.
Contact
What can we do for your organization? Contact us at info@ijsfontein.nl or +31 (0)20 33 00 111.