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About M-terrace
About Medical Gamification Labo M-terrace
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Medical Gamification Labo M-terrace, a general incorporated association, conducts research and development of educational content using gamification technology with the aim of improving the quality of education in the medical and welfare fields.
While highly specialized knowledge and practical skills are required in the medical field, there has been an issue in which traditional classroom lectures and practical training alone do not provide sufficient learning opportunities. We provide an educational method that allows learners to experience hands-on simulations over and over again in a safe environment through the familiar medium of games.
All games we develop are based on scientific evidence, in collaboration with medical professionals and researchers in the field. Additionally, through joint research with universities and research institutes, we are continually verifying educational effectiveness and working to develop more effective learning tools.
We value cooperation with government agencies, medical institutions, and educational institutions, and will continue our activities in order to contribute to improving the quality of medical care and welfare in local communities.
history
From research and practice of medical education gamification to corporateization and international expansion
The origin of our activities: The challenge of communicating multi-disciplinary collaboration
From her clinical experience as a NICU doctor, she realized that understanding multiple professions such as medical care, welfare, and education is essential for supporting socially high-risk pregnant women and children under medical care.
At a symposium in the Matsumoto area,Educational program that combines video and theaterWe are exploring the possibility of ``experiential methods'' of conveying medical support.
Educational programs at medical societies
At the academic meeting of the Japanese Society of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine, a presentation on the theme of advanced care planning was held.Experiential education programcarried out.
in medical educationThe importance of stories and experiencesRe-recognize.
Start of serious game development
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for medical education content that can be experienced online.
As a new educational method to expand understanding of medical care and welfareStarted serious game development project.
Full-scale activities of MTERAS
Neonatologists, medical students, design students, and others collaborate to develop educational games that can be produced at low cost.
The activities of the medical serious game production team "M-terrace", which aims to raise awareness of medical education and social issues, are in full swing.
First work “Circle of Support” released
First NICU show
Neonatal medical experience game with support from Yumi Memorial Foundation"First NICU"published.
A work that allows high school students to experience the field of neonatal medical care through the story of a tour of the NICU.
The creation of a game by a doctor became a hot topic and was covered by many media outlets.
Regional collaboration and scientific research funding selection
Selected as a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
As part of Shinshu University's medical human resource development project, we release a serious game "First Infection Control" to learn about infection control in hospitals.
Exhibited at Tokyo Game Show
With the support of the Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Aoitori Foundation, the theme was treatment sites.“First time child development support”released.
Educational content that allows you to learn about the activities of child development support facilities and medical support for children in need of care through games.
same yearExhibited at Tokyo Game ShowWe will widely introduce our efforts in medical serious games.
Became a general incorporated association “Nagano Prefecture Medical Care Children Support Center M Terrace”
Promoting the effectiveness of serious games internationally
Released “First Pregnancy Matsumoto/Ohokuta Region Edition” in collaboration with the Chushin Region Childbirth and Childcare Security Network Council
Research on the educational effects of NICU experience gamesJMIR Formative ResearchPublished in.
Promoting the educational effectiveness of medical serious games internationally.
Exhibited at Tokyo Game Show
Medical Gamification Labo M-terrrace started
Changed corporate name
In addition to creating serious games as a pillar of our activities, we also host gamification training related to medical care.
Started rolling out a systematic training program using gamification in collaboration with SEGA XD
Released sequel to First Pregnancy, “First Childbirth Chushin Region Edition”
With support from the Mitsubishi Foundation and the Hayao Nakayama Science, Technology and Culture Foundation, we plan to release ``First NICU 2 - Discharge Support Edition'' in the summer.
Selected by FOST (Foundation for the Fusion of Science and Technology)
representative director
Yukihide Miyosawa
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University School of Medicine
Deputy Director, Nagano Prefecture Medical Care Child Support Center
Japanese Pediatric Society Specialist
Japanese Society of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Specialist (Neonatal Area)
Doctor of Medicine
While involved in clinical work in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), I have faced issues that require multidisciplinary collaboration, such as long-term support for socially high-risk pregnant women and support for children in medical care.
``It's difficult to visualize how things should work together.'' - To address this issue, I arrived at the approach of a serious game after using film and theater techniques.
We believe that experiential learning supports on-site understanding and dialogue.
History
Corporate information/team structure
Corporate information
Corporate name
General Incorporated Association Medical Gamification Labo M-terrace
(M Terrace)
English name
Medical Gamification Labo M-terrace
Activity base
390-8521
3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano
Shinshu Regional Technology Medical Development Center, Room 309
Establishment
2018
representative director
Yukihide Miyosawa
Business content
Research and development of educational games in the medical and welfare fields
Serious game production support
medical education consulting
Regional collaboration/multi-disciplinary collaboration support project
Team structure
Members with diverse expertise work together, including medical experts, game designers, programmers, and researchers.
medical professional
researcher
developer
designer
Combining medical field knowledge and game development technology, we create evidence-based hands-on teaching materials. The production process incorporates feedback from medical professionals and people involved.