Advanced Certificate in Gamified Health Decision Making
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sarah Peterson, an expert in gamified health decision making and the lead instructor for the Advanced Certificate in Gamified Health Decision Making. Sarah, thank you for joining us. GUEST: Thanks for having me, I'm excited to be here! HOST: Can you share with us what initially drew you to this field and how you've seen it evolve over the years? GUEST: Absolutely! I've always been fascinated by the power of games and game mechanics to engage and motivate people. In healthcare, I saw a huge opportunity to use these techniques to improve patient outcomes and create better health interventions. Over the years, I've seen the field grow and become more recognized as a legitimate approach to improving healthcare. HOST: That's fascinating. And what are some of the current trends you're seeing in gamified health decision making? GUEST: One trend is the increasing use of data analytics to measure program effectiveness and refine digital health strategies. We're also seeing a greater emphasis on patient-centered design, which is crucial for creating interventions that truly meet the needs of the people we're trying to help. HOST: Those sound like important developments. What challenges have you faced in this field, either in your own learning or in teaching others about it? GUEST: One challenge is the need to constantly stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends. It can also be difficult to convince some healthcare professionals of the value of gamification, as it's still a relatively new approach in the field. HOST: That's a great point. And finally, where do you see the future of gamified health decision making heading? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see more widespread adoption of gamification techniques in healthcare, as well as greater integration with emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality. It's an exciting time to be in this field, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds. HOST: Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your insights and experiences with us today. It's been a pleasure learning more about the Advanced Certificate in Gamified Health Decision Making and the impact it can have on healthcare. GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been a pleasure.
