title: Computer games may be good for your health.
abstract: Computer-based games and interactive simulators have matured to the point where they can have a significant impact on healthcare behavior decisions. Initial results from using one such game (Heart Sense) indicate that it can improve recognition of heart attack symptoms and shift behavioral issues so as to reduce pre-hospitalization delay in seeking treatment--thereby reducing myocardial infarction mortality and morbidity.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, USA.
authors.forename: Barry G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Silverman
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kimmel
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Branas
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D015438:Health Behavior; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018910:Video Games