Step by step”

The development of a therapeutic game to assist in the treatment of drug use

Bibliographic Data

ID16827262
AuthorsViviane Peçaibes (0000-0002-4198-5972, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos), Leandro Miletto Tonetto (0000-0002-4403-2085, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos), Ilana Andretta (0000-0002-5537-5120, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos)
Year2020
Volume25
Issue6
Pages2325-2334
Publication date2020-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCiência & Saúde Coletiva (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1413-8123 • E-ISSN: 1678-4561
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1413-81232020256.17372018
PMID32520277
OpenAlexW3034068407
SciELOS1413-81232020000602325
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited13

This research aimed to understand the potential of game design to improve the experience of drug users and their families with psychoeducation. In the design field, the term experience refers to the quality of the interaction between people and a product, which is, in this research, a therapeutic game called “Step by Step”. Fifteen in-depth interviews were developed with patients and their family members after playing “Step by Step” in multifamily groups. Results indicate that the game improved the experience with psychoeducation. Participants’ appraisals suggested that the game dynamics facilitated users’ immersion. The playing situation was assessed as safe to address sensitive issues not normally expressed between patients and their relatives. The visual and tactile designed stimuli were evaluated as learning facilitators. The simplicity of the game was appraised as helpful, allowing the inclusion of distinct generations in collective learning. Results provided insights to foster game design in the health field

Game design · Multimedia · Psychiatry · Psychoeducation · Applied Psychology · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Computer Science · Health Policy Implementation Science · Psychology

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