At IFA 23, we explored the innovative intersection of digital health and gaming with Marlies Schijven, Professor of Surgery at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Schijven sheds light on how gaming principles are transforming healthcare, challenging the traditional boundaries between the creative industry and medical practice. 

Professor Schijven discusses the importance of integrating play into healthcare, noting that engaging and challenging experiences can significantly enhance learning and retention, especially in fields like surgeon training. Despite the resistance to change, she highlights the critical role of fun and playfulness in serious business environments, such as surgery, and how gaming can positively influence human behaviour. 

We delve into the global impact of gaming on medicine, with the gaming community contributing to solving medical challenges quickly and effectively. Professor Schijven emphasizes the potential of gaming to revolutionize healthcare, making it more interactive and responsive. 

Join us as we explore the future of digital health and gaming, and how this innovative approach can lead to better outcomes in medical training and patient care. 

Watch the video below.

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