Edutainment4Care: an 'intelligent' edutainment platform for enhancing the well-being of young patients and their families during prolonged hospital stays
▶Summary
The project's objectives are to develop innovative pedagogical approaches and tools to facilitate STEM cognitive, language, and interpersonal protocols in long-hospitalised children; promote the w...
▶Objectives
The project's objectives are to develop innovative pedagogical approaches and tools to facilitate STEM cognitive, language, and interpersonal protocols in long-hospitalised children; promote the widespread adoption and integration of education-focused technological solutions in healthcare environments; and investigate the intersection of educational robotics and healthcare, creating new specialisation paths in the Faculties of healthcare and education, focusing on the needs of pediatric patients
▶Activities
The partnership will implement research and analysis of the needs of hospitalised children; a manual of protocols for edutainment activities, incorporating input from experts and stakeholders; training sessions and workshops for healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers on effective protocol implementation; pilot testing and validation in hospital settings to assess the impact of proposed activities on patients; and dissemination of results and resources on a website and publications.
▶Impact
Project outcomes include the enhancement of competencies of healthcare professionals and educators in delivering edutainment interventions to develop STEM skills in long-term hospitalised children, leading to improved patient engagement and educational outcomes. Increase awareness and adoption of innovative educational approaches in hospitals, contributing to pediatric patients' cognitive, language, and interpersonal skills development. Collaboration between professionals for holistic care.