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Change through Experience: How Experiential Play and Emotional Engagement Drive Health Game Success

Change through Experience: How Experiential Play and Emotional Engagement Drive Health Game Success
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Author(s): Georges Elias Khalil (University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, USA & The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 26
Source title: Public Health and Welfare: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1674-3.ch067

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Abstract

The following chapter presents an overview of the research and practice related to the application of theories in games for health. In particular, theoretical frameworks that embrace experiential play and emotional involvement are discussed, and their ability to dictate game design and evaluation are explored. A series of evidence-based games for health are presented as examples of interventions that have applied theory during game design and have shown success. By embracing theoretical concepts in health games, the present chapter will advance one's understanding with respect to how health games contribute to behavior change, patients' self management of care, or adherence to care. The chapter concludes with some potential implications for future research in the context of health game design and evaluation.

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