Learning Blood Management in Orthopedic Surgery through Gameplay

  • Authors:
  • Jing Qin;Yim-Pan Chui;Wai-Man Pang;Kup-Sze Choi;Pheng-Ann Heng

  • Affiliations:
  • National University of Singapore;Chinese University of Hong Kong;University of Aizu;Hong Kong Polytechnic University;Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

Orthopedic surgery treats the musculoskeletal system, in which bleeding is common and can be fatal. To help train future surgeons in this complex practice, researchers designed and implemented a serious game for learning orthopedic surgery. The game focuses on teaching trainees blood management skills, which are critical for safe operations. Using state-of-the-art graphics technologies, the game provides an interactive and realistic virtual environment. It also integrates game elements, including task-oriented and time-attack scenarios, bonuses, game levels, and performance evaluation tools. To study the system's effect, the researchers conducted experiments on player completion time and off-target contacts to test their learning of psychomotor skills in blood management.