The impact of video games on training: can it change the game of endotracheal intubation?

Background The Technology-Enhanced Training Effectiveness Model (TETEM) has been used to assess the effectiveness of various technology-driven solutions in improving students’ outcomes in multiple academic fields. However, limited research is available on the use of TETEM in the context of second language learning. Using a modified TETEM, this study seeks first, to assess the direct effects of students’ attitudes and experiences with video gaming on their achievement; and second, to evaluate the effects of students’ attitudes and experiences that are mediated by their motivation. Methods This study was conducted among preparatory year students at Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. Students were randomly assigned to the technology-enhanced group (Duolingo® + workbook) or the control group (classroom workbook group). We started by comparing student performance between the two groups to evaluate the effect of the intervention. Subsequently, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to establish homogenous latent variables for experience, attitude, and motivation. Finally, we used structural equation models to evaluate the presence of direct and mediated effects. Results Students in the Duolingo® + workbook group scored higher on reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing compared to the workbook group. Positive attitude toward video gaming had both a direct and mediating positive correlation with student achievement. Additionally, motivation toward ESL learning was independently and positively correlated with student achievement. As expected, the technology-enhanced group performed better in reading, grammar, and vocabulary while the control group showed more participation and timely completion of assignments. Conclusion Technology enhancement improves students’ performance for ESL, however, adequate integration of technology in the course curriculum is needed to minimize interference with class participation. Positive attitudes toward video games and motivation toward ESL learning are positive predictors of student achievement while experience with video games has no significant effect.

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The impact of a didactic session on the success of feline endotracheal intubation by paramedics

Annals of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1016/s0196-0644(89)80623-7 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 437-438

Author(s):

TE Terndrup ◽

RA Cherry ◽

CM Madden ◽

RM Cantor ◽

JB McCabe

Keyword(s):

Endotracheal Intubation ◽

The Impact

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Impact of Acoustic and Interactive Disruptive Factors during Robot-Assisted Surgery—A Virtual Surgical Training Model

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20205891 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (20) ◽

pp. 5891

Author(s):

Magret Krüger ◽

Johannes Ackermann ◽

Daniar Osmonov ◽

Veronika Günther ◽

Dirk Bauerschlag ◽

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Keyword(s):

Robotic Surgery ◽

Video Games ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Training Model ◽

German Society ◽

Surgical Experience ◽

Robot Assisted ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact

The use of virtual reality trainers for teaching minimally invasive surgical techniques has been established for a long time in conventional laparoscopy as well as robotic surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of reproducible disruptive factors on the surgeon’s work. In a cross-sectional investigation, surgeons were tested with regard to the impact of different disruptive factors when doing exercises on a robotic-surgery simulator (Mimic Flex VRTM). Additionally, we collected data about the participants’ professional experience, gender, age, expertise in playing an instrument, and expertise in playing video games. The data were collected during DRUS 2019 (Symposium of the German Society for Robot-assisted Urology). Forty-two surgeons attending DRUS 2019 were asked to participate in a virtual robotic stress training unit. The surgeons worked in various specialties (visceral surgery, gynecology, and urology) and had different levels of expertise. The time taken to complete the exercise (TTCE), the final score (FSC), and blood loss (BL) were measured. In the basic exercise with an interactive disruption, TTCE was significantly longer (p < 0.01) and FSC significantly lower (p < 0.05). No significant difference in TTCE, FSC, or BL was noted in the advanced exercise with acoustic disruption. Performance during disruption was not dependent on the level of surgical experience, gender, age, expertise in playing an instrument, or playing video games. A positive correlation was registered between self-estimation and surgical experience. Interactive disruptions have a greater impact on the performance of a surgeon than acoustic ones. Disruption affects the performance of experienced as well as inexperienced surgeons. Disruption in daily surgery should be evaluated and minimized in the interest of the patient’s safety.

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Reducing Outgroup Bias through Intergroup Contact with Non-Playable Video Game Characters in VR

Presence Teleoperators & Virtual Environments ◽

10.1162/pres_a_00330 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 257-273 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Priska Breves

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Video Games ◽

Video Game ◽

Black People ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Racially Diverse ◽

Virtual Reality Technology ◽

Explicit Bias ◽

Research Gap ◽

The Impact

Video games are one of the most popular media forms in today's society, but are often criticized for various reasons. For instance, mainstream video games do not incorporate enough racially diverse game characters or are often connected to adolescents’ levels of aggression and have thus been the focus of many debates. While the negative consequences of video games have been analyzed by many academic studies, research on the prosocial effects of video games is scarce. To address this research gap and support the ongoing call for more diverse video game characters, this study used a 3 × 1 between-subjects design ( N = 86) to test the impact of racially diverse non-playable characters (NPCs). The parasocial contact hypothesis was used as the theoretical foundation, incorporating virtual reality technology as an intensifier of effects. The results showed that helping a Black NPC did not reduce implicit bias, but reduced explicit bias towards Black people. This improvement was stronger when the video game was played using virtual reality technology than when using a traditional two-dimensional gaming device.

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Electronic Games as a Touristic Promotional Tool

Handbook of Research on Resident and Tourist Perspectives on Travel Destinations - Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-3156-3.ch018 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 389-418

Author(s):

Fábia Esteves ◽

Pedro Quelhas Brito

Keyword(s):

Video Games ◽

Video Game ◽

Primary Sources ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Tourism Marketing ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

World Tourism Organization ◽

Electronic Games ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

The Impact

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2017 tourism had the greatest international growth in seven years, and in 2018, international tourism grew 5% reaching the mark of 1.4 billion, a figure reached two years earlier than predicted. At the same time, in the last 40 years, the video game industry has grown steadily, with games beginning to be seen as one of the primary sources of entertainment. However, there are still few studies analyzing the impact of advertising tourist destinations on digital platforms such as video games. The use of video games in the tourist context may be an inspirational tool, supporting the development of new advertising strategies for tourism marketing. Although the connection between tourism and cinema is widely documented, little research has demonstrated a credible correlation between video games and tourists' attitude towards destinations.

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The Impact of Nighttime on First Pass Success During the Emergent Endotracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Patients

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine ◽

10.1177/0885066620965166 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088506662096516

Author(s):

Daniel G. Fein ◽

Dawn Zhao ◽

Kyle Swartz ◽

Peter Nauka ◽

Luke Andrea ◽

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Keyword(s):

Endotracheal Intubation ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Primary Outcome ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Effect Modifier ◽

Related Factors ◽

Unadjusted Odds Ratio ◽

First Pass ◽

The Impact

Background: While numerous investigations have described worse outcomes for patients undergoing emergent procedures at night, few studies have investigated the impact of nighttime on the outcomes of emergent endotracheal intubation (EEI). We hypothesized that for patients requiring EEI at night, the outcome of first pass success would be lower as compared to during the day. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of all patients admitted to our institution between January 1st, 2016 and July 17st, 2019 who underwent EEI outside of an emergency department or operating room. Nighttime was defined as between 7:00 pm and 6:59 am. The primary outcome was the rate of first pass success. Logistic regression was utilized with adjustment for demographic, morbidity and procedure related covariables. Results: The final examined cohort included 1,674 EEI during the day and 1,229 EEI at night. The unadjusted rate of first pass success was not different between the day and night (77.5% vs. 74.6%, unadjusted odds ratio (OR): 0.85; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.72, 1.0; P = 0.073 though following adjustment for prespecified covariables the odds of first pass success was lower at night (adjusted OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.69, 0.99; P = 0.042. Obesity was found to be an effect modifier on first pass success rate for day vs. night intubations. In obese patients, nighttime intubations had significantly lower odds of first pass success (adjusted OR: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.52, 0.98; P = 0.037). Discussion: After adjustment for patient and procedure related factors, we have found that the odds of first pass success is lower at night as compared to the day. This finding was, to some degree, driven by obesity which was found to be a significant effect modifier in this relationship.

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Games and the Development of Students’ Civic Engagement and Ecological Stewardship

Gamification for Human Factors Integration - Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-5071-8.ch012 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 199-215

Author(s):

Janice L. Anderson

Keyword(s):

Video Games ◽

Civic Engagement ◽

Computer Games ◽

Early Research ◽

Classroom Teachers ◽

Quest Atlantis ◽

Preliminary Research ◽

Ecological Stewardship ◽

The Impact ◽

Development Of Students

In recent years, researchers and classroom teachers have started to explore purposefully designed computer/video games in supporting student learning. This interest in video and computer games has arisen in part, because preliminary research on educational video and computer games indicates that leveraging this technology has the potential to improve student motivation, interest, and engagement in learning through the use of a familiar medium (Gee, 2005; Mayo, 2009; Squire, 2005; Shaffer, 2006). While most of this early research has focused on the impact of games on academic and social outcomes, relatively few studies have been conducted exploring the influence of games on civic engagement (Lenhart et al, 2008). This chapter will specifically look at how Quest Atlantis, a game designed for learning, can potentially be utilized to facilitate the development of ecological stewardship among its players/students, thereby contributing to a more informed democratic citizenry.

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Developing Decision-Making Skill

International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change ◽

10.4018/jissc.2012100101 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Kurt A. April ◽

Katja M. J. Goebel ◽

Eddie Blass ◽

Jonathan Foster-Pedley

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Video Games ◽

Learning Environments ◽

Personal Development ◽

Computer Game ◽

Spot Test ◽

The Impact ◽

Related Skill

This paper explores the value that computer and video games bring to learning and leadership and explores how games work as learning environments and the impact they have on personal development. The study looks at decisiveness, decision-making ability and styles, and on how this leadership-related skill is learnt through different paradigms. The paper compares the learning from a lecture to the learning from a designed computer game, both of which have the same content through the use of a spot test, taken immediately after the lecture and the game, and seven day retest scores. It also presents data collected and evaluated on decision-making from three distinct groups: executives (including entrepreneurs), gamers and non-gamers.

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