Evaluation and classification of Digital Games using QOL measurements

Hori, Yukari; Baba, Akira

doi:10.1109/vecims.2010.5609353

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“…Measuring both is important given that the delay between behaviour change and its impact on QOL can be long in the case of chronic diseases. Specifically, the classic evaluation process of games using QOL measurements 67 can be adapted to one that relies on health-related quality of life (HRQL). 68 Conducting this evaluation will be key to situate our architecture among other solutions in terms of cost-effectiveness, particularly compared to Internet-based interventions that may increase the frequency of personal contact.…”

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Supporting self-management of obesity using a novel game architecture

Giabbanelli

Crutzen

2014

Health Informatics J

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Obesity has commonly been addressed using a 'one size fits all' approach centred on a combination of diet and exercise. This has not succeeded in halting the obesity epidemic, as two-thirds of American adults are now obese or overweight. Practitioners are increasingly highlighting that one's weight is shaped by myriad factors, suggesting that interventions should be tailored to the specific needs of individuals. Health games have potential to provide such tailored approach. However, they currently tend to focus on communicating and/or reinforcing knowledge, in order to suscitate learning in the participants. We argue that it would be equally, if not more valuable, that games learn from participants using recommender systems. This would allow treatments to be comprehensive, as games can deduce from the participants' behaviour which factors seem to be most relevant to his or her weight and focus on them. We introduce a novel game architecture and discuss its implications on facilitating the self-management of obesity.

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confidence: 99%