Design of a Game-Based Pre-hospital Resuscitation Training for First Responders

Abstract

Abstract. This paper reports about the design of a game-based training intervention for pre-hospital resuscitation training. Our underlying assumption is, that survival chances in cardiac arrest situations could be significantly improved, if bystanders would be better educated and prepared to help. Based on a discussion of problems of current training concepts and related educational theories a game-based learning intervention is proposed. The focus of the intervention is the improvement of procedural knowledge and self-efficacy of participants. The game is designed on the basis of the ARLearn platform. The game context and game-design is discussed. Last but not least we discuss short-term and long-term evaluation scenarios.

Attuning a mobile simulation game for school children using a design-based research approach

“…1). Each message triggers an activity by the players or requires input in the form of video/audio messages (Kalz, Schmitz, Biermann, Klemke, Ternier, & Specht, 2013). Students have to respond to the messages to save the victim.…”

RETAIN: a Neonatal Resuscitation Trainer Built in an Undergraduate Video-Game Class

“…LISSA also aims to teach motor skills via a use of Kinect which is beyond the scope of our problem (decision-making skills). Kalz, Schmitz, Biermann, Klemke, Ternier, and Specht (2013) report on the development of a mobile game-based resuscitation training for first responders. The goal of the project was to augment, rather than to replace, face-to-face training.…”

“…The goal of the project was to augment, rather than to replace, face-to-face training. Specifically, the authors sought to "increase procedural knowledge, train processes in an emergency situation and to influence willingness to help and self-efficacy" (Kalz et al, 2013). As with LISSA the intended audience were laypeople and the domain was adult CPR.…”