Benefits and challenges with gamified multi-media physiotherapy case studies: a mixed method study

Archives of Physiotherapy

Doris Yin Kei Chong¹ 

[1]0000 0000 8190 6402, grid.9835.7, Department of Educational Research, County South, Lancaster University, LA1 4YD, Lancaster, UK

[2]0000 0004 1764 6123, grid.16890.36, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

关键词: Gamification;    Multi-media;    Physiotherapy education;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40945-019-0059-2

来源: publisher

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe use of gamification in higher education context has become popular in recent years with one aim of enhancing learning motivation, yet, it is unknown how physiotherapy students perceive gamified education experience. Using gamification together with multi-media patient case studies, this study explored whether and how gamified education motivated physiotherapy students’ learning. It also investigated how other factors such as class design and mechanics affected gamified experience.MethodSix case studies in the subject Neurological Physiotherapy were transformed from paper-based cases to multi-media cases built by iSpring suite 8.1. Simulated, real or animated clients were used. Gamification mechanics such as leaderboards, scoring and prioritisation were embedded in the case studies. These gamified case studies were used in classes with Year-3 students enrolled in this subject. After taking these classes, 10 students participated in two focus groups and 32 students responded to a survey to share their experiences and perceptions on this pedagogy.ResultsResults showed that students perceived gamified education as motivating since this satisfied their competence and social needs and enhanced their self-efficacy. In addition, authentic patient videos, class activities that allowed conflict resolution and reflection, and the use of leaderboards were enablers in this gamified experience.ConclusionFuture gamified education in physiotherapy can provide authentic experience through class designs and gamification mechanics to foster learning motivation. A suggested mapping of gamified lessons for physiotherapy education is provided based on the results of this study.

【 授权许可】

CC BY