Simulation-based learning for health training
The use of educational video games in medicine has proven to be an innovative strategy to enhance learning and the retention of clinical knowledge.
Game-Based Learning (GBL) enables students to face real clinical situations in simulated environments, developing practical decision-making skills without risking patient safety.
This approach encourages repetitive practice, real-time problem-solving, and experiential learning—key factors in training highly skilled healthcare professionals.
Digital simulation-based tools help reduce clinical training costs by minimizing physical infrastructure and disposable materials, providing a sustainable and scalable alternative.
In addition, educators gain objective data to track student progress, standardize teaching, and personalize learning according to each student’s individual performance.
CompassDigital leads the development of educational video games for clinical training
At CompassDigital, we have launched an innovative digitalization project in clinical training through educational video games focused on the simulation of medical practices.
The service, funded under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, aims to improve the skills of Health Sciences students in gamified virtual environments.
We combine our functional knowledge of the healthcare sector with expertise in developing virtual simulation environments to create effective and scalable solutions.
Thanks to this experience, we design interactive tools that transform the way future healthcare professionals learn, practice, and prepare to face real-world challenges.
Clinical video games to improve training
CompassDigital has developed video games that simulate clinical cases such as asthma, hemorrhagic shock, coma, acute myocardial infarction, advanced life support, and eclampsia.
We have also created a SCORM package generator to integrate students’ results into the Learning Management System (LMS) of the UCM.
Each video game provides an experiential learning experience, allowing students to practice diagnosis, treatment, and complication management in a safe, risk-free virtual environment.
Benefits of simulation-based learning
Gamification in medical education is a highly effective tool to improve knowledge retention and students’ confidence in clinical decision-making.
Students can face critical situations in a controlled environment, honing their skills and reducing error rates in managing real-life cases.
Key benefits of the project include:
Improved clinical competence among healthcare professionals.
Increased confidence and practical skills for students.
Fewer clinical errors thanks to prior practice in virtual environments.
Content adapted to the latest guidelines and clinical studies, ensuring up-to-date training.
At CompassDigital, we believe technology plays a crucial role in healthcare training, and this project reflects our commitment to innovation. Our team of experts has worked closely with healthcare specialists to ensure each simulation faithfully represents real clinical challenges and fosters effective simulation-based learning.
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Project Context
The Personal Recovery Plan was designed to provide a comprehensive system that facilitates collaboration between health and social professionals, as well as entities specializing in the rehabilitation of people with Severe Mental Disorder (SMD). This project arises as a response to the need to structure and organize patient information through recovery episodes, promoting a person-centered approach and their clinical evolution.Key Functionalities:
The implemented solution is characterized by:- Episode-Based Management: Restructuring of the system to organize information based on recovery episodes rather than patients. This allows for more precise management of individual recovery journeys and multiple entries and exits from the system.
- Integration with the Electronic Health Record (EHR): Synchronization with existing forms and records, ensuring full interoperability between the application and other healthcare systems.
- Customization of Roles and Permissions: Implementation of a role system (administrators, coordinators, technicians, among others) that ensures differentiated and secure access based on each user’s responsibilities.
- Waiting List Management: Creation of specific lists by resources and episodes, with advanced filtering, assignment, and exclusion options.
- Optimization of Data Visualization: Improvement in the presentation of information through intuitive views, tabs organized by functional areas (assessment, planning, evaluation, etc.), and interactive graphs that facilitate the tracking of active and closed episodes.
- Information Extraction and Analysis: Implementation of tools for generating reports and statistical analysis of relevant data, such as activities performed, patient status, and progress evaluations.
Technical Benefits:
Efficiency: Episode-based restructuring reduces data redundancy and improves system responsiveness. Scalability: Modular design allows for future expansions and customizations according to service needs. Security: Incorporation of advanced sensitive data protection standards, complying with confidentiality and personal data protection regulations.Work Methodology:
Our approach was based on agile methodologies, ensuring the delivery of iterative and quality results. During the project, the following were carried out: Analysis and design phases: Identification of specific requirements and creation of prototypes. Technical implementation: Development of new functionalities in the model, view, and controller layers, as well as updating the database. Exhaustive testing: Functional and security validation in controlled environments before deployment in production.Results Obtained:
The new PPR system has transformed the way personal recovery plans are managed. Among the most outstanding achievements are:- Increased accuracy and traceability of clinical data.
- Reduction in response times in patient care.
- Improved coordination between multidisciplinary teams.
- Greater satisfaction of professionals and patients thanks to a more intuitive system adapted to their needs.