
Welcome to “First NICU Experience”! Experience neonatal care in this serious game. As a nursing student, work with medical staff and families to care for infants and tackle post-discharge challenges. With interactive choices and story-driven gameplay, learn key skills in 1 hour.
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Welcome to “First Steps in the NICU”!
This game allows players to experience the world of neonatal care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through the perspectives of healthcare professionals and families, you will learn about infant care and preparations for life after discharge.
Game Overview
• Story-driven progression
Players take on the role of a nursing student participating in clinical training at a NICU. By collaborating with medical staff and families, you will learn the basics of neonatal intensive care, communication with patient families, and the challenges of transitioning from hospital to home care.
• Decision-based story development
The story presents choices that help players understand appropriate actions and decisions. Every choice is accompanied by explanations, enabling deeper learning and insight.
• Realistic scenarios
The game is supervised by neonatologists and NICU nurses, ensuring a faithful recreation of actual medical settings.
Features
• Approximately 1 hour of gameplay, with a save function that allows you to resume at any time.
• Recommended for medical students or middle and high school students interested in healthcare.
• Knowledge gained through the game can be applied in daily life or medical settings.
Development Background
This game was created with the support of the Yuumi Memorial Foundation for Home Health Care and under the supervision of the Department of Pediatrics at Shinshu University. Pediatricians and students collaborated to turn the real challenges of medical practice into an accessible game.
Recommended For
• Those interested in medical or welfare fields
• Families with NICU experience
• Anyone curious about societal challenges
Development Team
• Supervision and Production: Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University – Yukihide Miyosawa
Experience the world of neonatal care with “First NICU Experience”. Through gameplay, you’ll gain insight into the lives of babies, their families, and the dedicated medical teams who support them.
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Languages: English, Japanese**languages with full audio support
Reviews
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This is an excellent introduction into the NICU! It's full of information yet it's easy to follow! The English version does have a few translation errors- but nothing major- it's still very easy to understand! I think this a great free educational resource for anyone interested! I do recommend!
Bu ciddi oyunda yenidoğan bakımını deneyimleyin. Hemşirelik öğrencisi olarak, bebeklerin bakımı ve taburcu olduktan sonraki zorluklarla mücadele için tıbbi personel ve ailelerle çalışın. Etkileşimli seçimler ve hikaye odaklı oyunla, 1 saatte temel becerileri öğrenin.
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NICUという普段はそうそう関われない場所に対する、ゲームによる社会科見学として素晴らしい作品でした。難易度も学ぶ、という点でちょうど良く、難しい用語や踏み込みすぎた解説も抑えられプレイ時間も長すぎるとも感じず。今後もこのような作品がリリースされ、世間一般の医療への理解につながるよう応援しています
Ну пойдёт наверное.
Игра 'First Steps in the NICU (Discovery edition)' – это очень ценный ресурс для всех, кто хочет лучше понять мир интенсивной терапии новорожденных. Она предлагает интерактивный и наглядный способ познакомиться с оборудованием, процедурами и общими сценариями, с которыми сталкиваются медицинские работники и семьи в NICU. Модель Discovery edition фокусируется на обучении и исследовании, позволяя пользователям самостоятельно изучать среду NICU без стресса принятия решений, связанных с уходом за пациентами. Графика хоть и упрощена, но вполне функциональна и позволяет четко идентифицировать различное оборудование. Взаимодействие с окружающей средой интуитивно понятно, что делает игру доступной даже для тех, кто не знаком с видеоиграми. Несмотря на образовательную направленность, игра могла бы выиграть от добавления большего количества контекста и пояснений к различным процедурам, чтобы углубить понимание. В целом, 'First Steps in the NICU (Discovery edition)' – это рекомендуемый инструмент для студентов-медиков, новоиспеченных родителей или просто любознательных людей, заинтересованных в NICU. Это отличный способ развеять страхи и получить базовые знания в безопасной и контролируемой среде.
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