Creating a video game to help doctors improve trauma care for older patients
Development of a serious game to measure physician implementation of trauma triage guidelines
This study is creating a fun video game to help doctors learn how to better follow trauma care guidelines for older patients, so they can provide the best care possible when it really matters.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10833160 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an innovative video game designed to measure how well physicians follow trauma triage guidelines, particularly for patients over 65. By engaging physicians in a serious game, the project aims to identify barriers to compliance with these critical guidelines, which can significantly impact patient outcomes. The game will be created through a user-centered design process, involving input from stakeholders and iterative testing with physicians to ensure its effectiveness. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the quality of care for older adults experiencing trauma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, who may experience trauma and require emergency care.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not experience trauma-related emergencies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved trauma care for older patients, reducing mortality and loss of independence.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of serious games in medical training is gaining traction, this specific approach to measuring physician behavior in trauma triage is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohan, Deepika — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Mohan, Deepika
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.