How board games can help health and care workers cope with a crisis
How board games can help health and care workers cope with a crisis
How board games can help health and care workers cope with a crisis
Nicola Woolcock
January, 1, 2025
Summary
Serious board games are increasingly used in education and professional training to simulate real-life challenges in areas like healthcare, housing, and social work. These games foster collaboration, communication, and decision-making in a safe, interactive setting. Examples include games on palliative care, domestic abuse, and strategic planning for ageing populations. Developed by academics and organizations like Focus Games, they help players explore complex issues and build empathy. Games like Hope Town encourage cross-sector teamwork, moving away from siloed thinking. Their engaging, tangible format offers a powerful alternative to traditional methods, helping learners “join the dots” between theory and practice.
Reference
Woolcock, N. (2025, January 1). How board games can help health and care workers cope with a crisis. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/education/article/how-board-games-can-help-health-and-care-workers-cope-with-a-crisis-9f9k3jv7x