Learning blood management in orthopedic surgery through gameplay

IEEE Comput Graph Appl. 2010 Mar-Apr;30(2):45-57. doi: 10.1109/MCG.2009.83.

Abstract

Orthopedic surgery treats the musculoskeletal system, in which bleeding is common and can be fatal. To help train future surgeons in this complex practice, researchers designed and implemented a serious game for learning orthopedic surgery. The game focuses on teaching trainees blood management skills, which are critical for safe operations. Using state-of-the-art graphics technologies, the game provides an interactive and realistic virtual environment. It also integrates game elements, including task-oriented and time-attack scenarios, bonuses, game levels, and performance evaluation tools. To study the system's effect, the researchers conducted experiments on player completion time and off-target contacts to test their learning of psychomotor skills in blood management.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Loss, Surgical* / physiopathology
  • Blood Loss, Surgical* / prevention & control
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Competency-Based Education / methods*
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedics / education*
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • User-Computer Interface*
  • Video Games / psychology