Digital health: games, applications, and smartphones for engagement and adherence to care

Digital technologies play an increasingly significant role in the lives of youth, because devices communicate information, reinforce cultural norms, and influence personal identity and behaviors. Additionally, gaming on phones is popular, and its appeal creates a unique opportunity to deliver health education during leisure time and outside of the clinic. Compelling interactive games can expose players to essential health-related content thousands of times, give players unlimited opportunities to rehearse new skills, and provide personalized feedback on health choices made within the game.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Symposium 13 Source Type: research