A systematic review of serious games for health education: Technology, challenges, and future directions

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A systematic review of serious games for health education: Technology, challenges, and future directions

Serious games offer an innovative blend of entertainment and learning in medical education. This chapter examines the technological underpinnings, challenges, and potential future developments in this domain. Drawing from publications between 2018 and 2023, this systematic review highlights the role...

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Published in:	Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
Main Author:	2-s2.0-85190896154
Format:	Book chapter
Language:	English
Published:	IGI Global 2024
Online Access:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190896154&doi=10.4018%2f979-8-3693-3661-8.ch002&partnerID=40&md5=383b0988316963e81ca9c3c788dfcf87

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