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Teaching geriatric medicine through gamification: a tool for enhancing postgraduate education in geriatric medicine

Schlögl, Mathias; Roller-Wirnsberger, Regina Elisabeth; Hernes, Susanne Sørensen; Perkisas, Stany; Bakken, Marit Stordal; Miot, Stéphanie; Balci, Cafer; Dani, Melanie; Pajulammi, Hanna; Piaggi, Paolo; Drenth-van Maanen, Clara; Singler, Katrin (2022). Teaching geriatric medicine through gamification: a tool for enhancing postgraduate education in geriatric medicine. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 34(2):455-463.

Abstract

Background

Polypharmacy is becoming increasingly common and all doctors must be prepared to manage it competently.
Aims

The aim of this project is to evaluate the feasibility and use of a novel gamification-based teaching intervention on polypharmacy among doctors undergoing advanced geriatric training. Among others, one of the learning goals for the students was to be able to describe the adherence to medication.
Methods

Electronic questionnaire sent to students of the third session “evidence-based medicine in geriatrics” of advanced postgraduate course in geriatrics of the European Academy for Medicine of Ageing.
Results

Most students reported issues with forgetting doses and remembering sufficiently to establish a medication routine due to busy schedules as well as social influences around medication taking. Reflecting on the challenges of the game, most students reported that their own prescribing practice was likely to change.
Discussion and conclusion

The current model of learning appears to be a feasible approach for postgraduate medical education or in other areas of healthcare such as nursing or physiotherapy. Learning through action and reflection promotes deeper thinking and can lead to behavioral change, in this case thus enhancing the attitudes and understanding regarding pharmacological issues associated with ageing. Recommendations for future research in medical education about medication adherence are outlined.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Department of Aging Medicine
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Scopus Subject Areas:Life Sciences > Aging
Health Sciences > Geriatrics and Gerontology
Uncontrolled Keywords:Geriatrics and Gerontology, Ageing
Language:English
Date:1 February 2022
Deposited On:16 Nov 2021 10:54
Last Modified:26 Oct 2024 01:38
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:1594-0667
OA Status:Hybrid
Free access at:PubMed ID. An embargo period may apply.
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-021-01933-9
PubMed ID:34275114
Project Information:
  • Funder: Medical University of Graz
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