Developing Games for Health Behavior Change: Getting Started

Tom Baranowski; Richard Buday; Debbe Thompson; Elizabeth J. Lyons; Amy Shirong Lu; Janice Baranowski

doi:10.1089/g4h.2013.0048

Developing Games for Health Behavior Change: Getting Started

Tom Baranowski, Richard Buday, Debbe Thompson, Elizabeth J. Lyons, Amy Shirong Lu, Janice Baranowski

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Abstract

Many investigators are considering developing videogames for health (video-G4Hs) but have questions about how to get started. This report provides guidance for investigators considering a G4H as a behavioral intervention procedure from a team of experienced G4H developers. Thirteen commonly asked questions are answered, including defining a G4H, considerations in developing a team, considerations in G4H design, and anticipating unintended consequences.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	183-190
Number of pages	8
Journal	Games for Health Journal
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2013.0048
State	Published - Aug 1 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Rehabilitation
Computer Science Applications
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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