A Virtual Environment based Serious Game to Support Health Education

Citation:
Gomes T, Abade T, Campos JC, Harrison M, Silva JL.  2014.  A Virtual Environment based Serious Game to Support Health Education. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Ambient Systems. 14(3):e5. copy at www.tinyurl.com/lz5s6q2

Abstract:

APEX was developed as a framework for ubiquitous computing (ubicomp) prototyping through virtual environments. In this paper the framework is used as a platform for developing a serious game designed to instruct and to inform. The paper describes the Asthma game, a game aimed at raising awareness among children of asthma triggers in the home. It is designed to stimulate a healthier life-style for those with asthma and respiratory problems. The game was developed as the gamification of a checklist for the home environment of asthma patients.

Citation Key:

GomesAHCS:2014

DOI:

10.4108/amsys.1.3.e5

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