Positive impact of games in Healthcare

Whether it’s using gaming as a way to combat loneliness and depression, or applying games technology to healthcare settings in order to drive better patient outcomes, there is growing evidence of the positive impact games have in healthcare. 

During the recent lockdowns, many people turned to games to connect with others and improve their mental health.  In healthcare settings, providers are increasingly looking to newer technologies such as virtual reality and gamification of digital platforms to connect with patients and achieve better results.

In London on 25 January we brought together leading businesses and experts from the Games and Health sectors to explore the positive impact that games can have on healthcare.  

Watch the full talks below.

Speakers:

Dom Raban Co-founder and CEO of Xploro	Julia Glenn Lead for the Mindset XR Programme at Innovate UK	Jacob Holden Occupational therapist Special Effect
Patient engagement platform that uses augmented reality, artificial intelligence and games to reduce anxiety for young patients going to hospital. Dom established Xploro after his daughter had recovered from cancer treatment.	Julies role in design is to ensure that technology doesn’t diverge from the user case. Julia’s background is in fintech, and she was the Vice President of Equities Technology & then Vice President of New Business at Credit Suisse Securities Ltd before moving to business start up.	Jacob helps provide individuals with disabilities access to video games through means of specialised equipment, such as controllers, switches and joysticks.

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