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An evaluation of an innovative multimedia educational software program for asthma management: Report of a randomized, controlled trial

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Alpert, H. R. ; Homer, C. ; Owusu, C. ; Rappaport, L. A. ; Rubin, D. H.; Schneider, L. ; Susskind, O.

Citation:

Homer, C., Susskind, O., Alpert, H. R., Owusu, C., Schneider, L., Rappaport, L. A., & Rubin, D. H. (2000). An evaluation of an innovative multimedia educational software program for asthma management: Report of a randomized, controlled trial. Pediatrics, 106(1), 210-215.

SimHealth

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SimHealth

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Published in 1994, this simulation game challenges players to develop and enact a perfect healthcare system for the United States. Players devise plans that reflect their own personal values and then apply it to society to see how it works. Virtual patients, doctors, and the voting public provide feedback and tips to help players modify their plans to fit the needs of U.S. society.

RU SURE?

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RU SURE?

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RU SURE? is a simulation game designed to engage students in thinking about their drinking. Players of this game will be faced with making alcohol-related decisions that can lead to serious consequences.

Green Grocer Puzzler

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Green Grocer Puzzler

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The Green Grocer Puzzler is designed to educate children about the importance of eating healthy and nutritious foods. The goal is to find grocery items using a few tips and clues. This is a free, online game.

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Unreal Tournament

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Unreal Tournament

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Unreal Tournament is an interactive game published in 1999 in which players fight in arena matches against bots. Players can build a team and use bots as their teammates to help win matches. This game has been found to be a successful treatment for individuals with different types of phobias.

Smoke Attack

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Smoke Attack

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"In this smoking-risk awareness game from the swiss federal office of public health, you are navigating the caracter "Oxy" through offices. You can fight the aggressive smoking balls and the cigarettes by shooting them with your oxygen gun. There are a lot of extra ammunitions, secret weapons and keys hidden in the office. Find and use them! Your goal is to reach the next level and fight even more smoke."

Trigger Happy

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Trigger Happy

This online educational game is designed to teach and warn players about the risk of triggers can lead to poor eating choices when dieting. The game addresses many problems individuals may come across when trying to lose weight and offers tips and strategies for staying on track and not giving in to temptation. 

Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure

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Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure

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Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure is PC software designed to teach young children how to recognize dangerous situations. Players embark on an adventure during which they are presented with potentially dangerous situations that they must safely avoid. Players are given advice about how to stay safe.