Gamified learning in dermatology and dermoscopy education: a paradigm shift

Abstract

Teaching methods in medical education have been changing. More recent teaching modalities go beyond the traditional delivery of knowledge, promoting learning motivation and improving teaching and learning outcomes. For example, “gamification” and “serious games” are methodologies that use the principles of games to facilitate learning processes and the acquisition of skills and knowledge, thereby improving the attitude towards learning when compared to traditional teaching methods. Since dermatology is a visual field, images are a key component of different teaching strategies. Likewise, dermoscopy, a non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows the visualization of structures within the epidermis and upper dermis, also uses images and pattern recognition strategies. Although a series of Apps using game-based strategy have been created to teach and facilitate dermoscopy learning, studies are required to demonstrate their effectiveness. In this review, we summarize the current literature. This review summarizes the current evidence of game-based learning strategies in medical education, including dermatology and dermoscopy.

Gamification of dermatoscopy education using a smartphone mobile platform: A pilot study

“…The results in our pilot study are in line with the current literature that gamified learning in medical education improves test scores, engagement, and satisfaction among learners. 1 Although there have been a few applications and websites featuring gamified learning in dermatoscopy, none of them featured scenario games, which SKIN@GoPRIME provides. 1 …”

“… 1 Although there have been a few applications and websites featuring gamified learning in dermatoscopy, none of them featured scenario games, which SKIN@GoPRIME provides. 1 …”

“…It empowers users to take charge of their own learning and provides continuous motivation and feedback to reinforce the habit of learning. 1 Increasingly, gamification has been utilized in medical dermatology education and can complement or serve as an alternative approach to traditional methods of learning. 2 However, an unmet need in the teaching of dermatology is an effective and engaging means of delivering dermatoscopy education.…”

ChatGPT in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

“…Furthermore, researchers have explored interactive learning of dermatology in a 3D metaverse, enabling users to engage with ChatGPT [6].…”

“…Gamification and serious games are being introduced in dermatology education to boost learning motivation and outcomes [6]. AI has the potential to improve the allocation of high-quality medical resources and promote the formation of medical consortia, resulting in a more efficient healthcare system.…”