Gamified Learning in Dermatology and Dermoscopy Education: A Paradigm Shift.

Abstract

Teaching methods in medical education have been changing. More recent teaching modalities go beyond the traditional delivery of knowledge, promoting learning motivation and improving teaching and learning outcomes. For example, "gamification" and "serious games" are methodologies that use the principles of games to facilitate learning processes and the acquisition of skills and knowledge, thereby improving the attitude towards learning when compared to traditional teaching methods. Since dermatology is a visual field, images are a key component of different teaching strategies. Likewise, dermoscopy, a non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows the visualization of structures within the epidermis and upper dermis, also uses images and pattern recognition strategies. Although a series of Apps using game-based strategy have been created to teach and facilitate dermoscopy learning, studies are required to demonstrate their effectiveness. In this review, we summarize the current literature. This review summarizes the current evidence of game-based learning strategies in medical education, including dermatology and dermoscopy.