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Title Dementia: changing attitudes with a game Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Ludogogy Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 20/05/2021 Description The Dementia Awareness Game is a digital game that improves knowledge of dementia and attitudes to people living with dementia. The game addresses common myths and misconceptions about dementia and the people who live with it.
The game was developed by Focus Games Ltd as part of a research initiative by Dr Gary Mitchell, Dr Gillian Carter and Professor Christine Brown Wilson from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast.
The wider study investigated public perceptions of dementia and attitudes towards people living with dementia. The game was designed to help improve knowledge and perceptions of dementia.
The game, funded by the Dementia Development Services Trust, was co-designed with people living with dementia who are members of Dementia NI.URL https://www.ludogogy.co.uk/article/dementia-changing-attitudes-with-a-game/ Persons Gary Mitchell, Gillian Carter, Christine Brown Wilson
Keywords
- Dementia
- Public Perception
- Gamification