NCT06522425

Usability Evaluation of a Mindfulness-based Serious Game

Evaluation of the Usability of Mindfulness-based Serious Games for Pediatric Patient Who Need Pain Control

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 19 (actual)
• Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 5 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usability of a mindfulness-based serious game developed for pediatric and adolescent patients who require pain management during their disease treatment. We conducted usability evaluations targeting both professional and user groups. Both groups experienced the mindfulness-based serious game and then participated in a usability survey and interview.

Detailed description

Background : Pain management is a critical aspect of treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients, especially those undergoing long-term or chronic disease management. Traditional pain management strategies often include pharmacological interventions, which may not be sufficient on their own and can have undesirable side effects. Consequently, there is a growing interest in complementary approaches that can enhance pain management and provide holistic care. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be effective in managing chronic pain by helping individuals develop a greater awareness of their physical and emotional states, thereby reducing the perception of pain. Serious games, which incorporate elements of play and interaction, offer a novel and engaging way to deliver mindfulness training. These games can be particularly appealing to younger patients, making it easier to integrate mindfulness practices into their daily routines. Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability of a mindfulness-based serious game developed for pediatric and adolescent patients who require pain management during their disease treatment. Design: mixed-methods design Setting: In the emergency department at Samsung Medical Center Enrollment : 9 professionals (e.g., medical staff, child development specialists, and psychologists) and 10 pediatric and adolescent patients. Intervention : Both professional and pediatric and adolescent patient groups experience a mindfulness-based functional game developed for pain management through a tablet. Scoring : Usability is measured using the MARS (Mobile Application Rating Scale) and uMARS (user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale) in a group of professionals and pediatric and adolescent patients. (Full score of MARS: 145, Full score of uMARS: 130). Study period : For 1 hour after study enrollment, Usability survey : After experiencing a mindfulness-based functional game

Conditions

• Pain, Chronic

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	mindfulness-based serious games	The intervention consists of a single session using a digital serious game designed to teach mindfulness techniques for pain management. In addition to explaining mindfulness concepts, the game provides a variety of mindfulness exercises to help users manage and reduce pain perception. For example, it involves relaxation through breathing or becoming aware of the state of one's body and mind. Additionally, it includes various interaction elements such as touch, voice, and motion controls to increase user immersion.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-02
• Primary completion: 2023-11-29
• Completion: 2024-06-17
• First posted: 2024-07-26
• Last updated: 2024-07-26

Locations

1 site across 1 country: South Korea