Keywords

Simulation; Clinical; Medicine; hand-eye coordination; Ophthalmoscopy; Video Gaming

Abstract

This study investigates how video gaming experience influences performance in simulation tasks on an ophthalmoscope simulator among premedical and medical students. Participants were categorized based on their gaming habits, and completion times for simulation tasks were recorded. Results indicate that individuals with greater gaming experience, both casual and hardcore gamers, demonstrated quicker and more accurate performance compared to non-gamers across all skill levels assessed. However, no significant difference was found between casual and hardcore gamers. These findings suggest that moderate engagement in video gaming may enhance visuospatial skills and hand-eye coordination relevant to simulation-based training, with potential implications for medical education and /or choice of specialty. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of gaming on simulation performance and to optimize its integration into medical training curricula.

Thesis Completion Year

2024

Thesis Completion Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair

Harris, David

College

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Department

Medical Education

Thesis Discipline

Medicine

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

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