PLAY SERIOUS – ACT MORAL - Hochschule Campus Wien

Nurses face numerous challenges during educational training and later in their professional careers. One of these challenges are ethical dilemmas. Continuous strain leads to stress and can reduce job satisfaction. According to a study, 75% of nurses consider leaving the profession. To prevent this, good working conditions, adequate payment, and the development of job-specific skills are necessary.

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Research Areas

Digital Innovation, Engineering, and AI

Life Sciences, Health, and Quality of Life

Research Center

Research Center AI, Software and IT-Security

Center for Applied Nursing Research

Department

Applied Nursing Science

Engineering

In the research project “EthiCare”, realised by the AI, Software and Safety Research Center and the Center for Applied Nursing Research a Serious Moral Game (SMG) that allows students to practice ethical decision-making skills in a virtual environment is being developed. It simulates challenges from various nursing settings and incorporates the experiences of educators, nurses, and students. “EthiCare” can be used in basic training, professional contexts, and further education. It is also suitable for other healthcare professions and interested laypersons.

The project's main goals are the design and development of the SMG “EthiCare” the development of student’s ethical skills and providing the game other educational institutions. Two “EthiCircles” will also be held during the project to incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives into the development.

Research Goals

Development and design of a Serious Moral Game, including evaluation in the nursing lecture “Ethics and Diversity Competent Health and Nursing Care”
Advancement of students’ moral and ethical competencies through an engaging and entertaining learning environment
Conduct workshops for interested educational institutions to integrate the game into their teaching
Perform two “EthiCircles” between nursing and technology students to develop interdisciplinary perspectives on the game and ethical issues