StreetWise: developing a serious game to support forensic mental health service users’ preparation for discharge: a feasibility study

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Reynolds et al (2016) developed and evaluated the effectiveness of a ‘serious game’ (StreetWise) to support skill development within forensic mental health service users. A prototype serious game was developed by service users and researchers.

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StreetWise: developing a serious game to support forensic mental health service users' preparation for discharge: a feasibility study

StreetWise: developing a serious game to support forensic mental health service users' preparation for discharge: a feasibility study

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Acceptability and usability testing was undertaken and service providers interviewed about the acceptability of serious gaming for forensic mental health services. This nurse-led study demonstrated strong multidisciplinary collaboration in research with its findings suggesting that there was a good level of acceptability of using a serious game by both service users and providers for rehearsal and skill development. It showed achievement of better outcomes, better experiences and better use of resources.