(This story appeared earlier today over at Metaverse Health). Coming from a nursing background myself, I'm always fascinated by the work going on in virtual environments in regards to nurse education. To some extent it's a natural fit in that clinical simulation is a pivotal part of the education process for nurses anyway - using virtual environments is simply an extension of … [Read more...] about Interview – Evelyn McElhinney, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Games for Health at Game Connect Asia Pacific
Game Connect Asia Pacific 2009 is convened by the Game Developers Association of Australia. On the 6th December there is a workshop session on games for health, supported by HISA. Registrations are through http://www.gameconnectap.com/register.html (Forum pass, Sunday only). This event is a key part of the strategy to create momentum in games for health in Australia, so if … [Read more...] about Games for Health at Game Connect Asia Pacific
Amputee support, games health research and avatar perceptions
(This story originally appeared over at sister-site Metaverse Health earlier this week). Over the past few weeks, there's been a spike in mainstream media interest around virtual environments and health. I thought it'd be worth showcasing three notable stories / issues that you may not be aware of. Amputee Support A press release from ADL Company Inc. and Virtual Ability, … [Read more...] about Amputee support, games health research and avatar perceptions
R.I.S.E. U.P. – lymphoma information in Second Life
Roche Integrated Support Entourage Unique & Personal Our Mission, or R.I.S.E. U.P, is an area in Second Life recently launched to provide education on lymphoma. It's a joint effort between pharmaceutical company Roche Products Australia, Lymphoma Australia and the Leukaemia Foundation. The purpose of R.I.S.E. U.P is singular: to provide an interactive, engaging way for people … [Read more...] about R.I.S.E. U.P. – lymphoma information in Second Life
The Virtual Worlds Story Project: HIV/AIDS
The Virtual World's Story Project (TVWSP) is a partnership between Jena Ball (SL: Jenaia Morane) and Marty Keltz (SL: Marty Snowpaw). We've previously covered one of their other story quests and they've certainly been prolific in the health and education field. Their latest project is focused on HIV/AIDS and is titled The Life and Times of Uncle D, which you can get a taste of … [Read more...] about The Virtual Worlds Story Project: HIV/AIDS