Breathe Better: Beat Asthma! 1.0

Breathe Better: Beat Asthma is an innovative patient engagement game designed to educate individuals about asthma management through interactive gameplay. Developed by UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Simcoach Games, the game serves as a tool to reinforce essential self-management skills crucial for asthma patients, thereby potentially reducing hospital visits.

Players navigate through various scenarios, guiding characters who exhibit asthma symptoms. The primary objective is to administer control and rescue medications at appropriate intervals while being vigilant about various environmental triggers such as animal dander, cold weather conditions, physical exertion, and strong chemical odors. Failure to manage these elements effectively may hinder the character's progress and increase the risk of hospitalization.

Upon completion of the game, participants receive constructive feedback regarding their performance: evaluating how well they supported the characters in taking medications timely and whether those characters avoided hospital admissions.

It is important to note that while Breathe Better: Beat Asthma offers valuable insights into asthma management, users are strongly advised to consult medical professionals for personalized advice and before making any health decisions. The behaviors depicted in the game involve fictional narratives and should not substitute professional medical guidance tailored to individual patient needs.

The ongoing clinical study aims to assess the efficacy of video game-based interventions in enhancing patient education on asthma care.

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