Rehabilitation to the next level
Gamification.
Perfect match with rehabilitation.
Within the literature, Gamification is often defined as "the use of game design elements in a non-game context". Here, game design refers to the construction of concrete goals, challenges and rules. Gamification breaks larger goals into smaller practical challenges, encouraging patients as they progress through levels, and engages them emotionally to achieve their very best. People are motivated to by maintaining a sense of autonomy, progressing towards mastery, and engaging with a purpose larger than themselves.
Perfect to implement in rehabilitation? Oh yes it is!
Motivating patients during rehabilitation is often the biggest and most challenging task, resulting in the largest portion of therapists' time allocation. Repeated exercises and staying focused can pose challenges for patients of all ages, hindering their ability to persist and execute exercises efficiently.