Gamification in Occupational Therapy Courses

Gamification in Occupational Therapy Courses

• This study introduces gamification strategies in occupational therapy courses to increase student motivation and promote game-based learning.

Escape Room Adaptation

• The concept of escape rooms is adapted for educational environments of health sciences, such as occupational therapy.
• The escape room is designed to promote key skills, including teamwork.

Collaborative Escape Room Software

• A computer software was created for a collaborative escape room, allowing online simultaneous play for 24-30 students.

Experiment Design

• The experiment was tested three times in an occupational therapy degree program with a total of 75 students.
• The escape room was based on two different subjects, but can be adapted to others.

Evaluation Methodology

• The escape room was evaluated using feedback surveys and comparing students' performances before and after the game.
• Descriptive exploratory statistical analysis was used to assess the effectiveness of the escape room.

Assistive Devices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

• Deaf and hard of hearing individuals use various assistive devices and technologies to cope with difficulties arising from hearing loss.
• Few studies have examined the perceived psychosocial impact of assistive devices and technologies, apart from hearing aids.

Study Objectives and Methodology

• The main objective of the study was to assess the psychosocial impact of different assistive devices on deaf and hard of hearing people.
• The study used the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale to assess the impact.
• The sample consisted of 291 individuals, including 176 women and 115 men, with an average age of 56.12 years (SD= 25.11).

Study Results

• The use of assistive devices had a positive psychosocial impact on deaf and hard of hearing people.
• The impact varied slightly depending on the specific type of device used.
• A relationship was found between the psychosocial impact and the probability of future abandonment of a hearing aid or a cochlear implant.

Conclusion

• Considering the psychosocial impact of a device is crucial in the adoption process of assistive technologies for deaf and hard of hearing people.