Game-Based Teaching and Simulation in Nursing and Healthcare Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780826109699 ISBN-10: 0826109691 Copyright: 2013 Edition: 1st Editor: Bauman, Eric B. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 99 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Viki Hedderick,  DEd, MSN, BSN  (Edinboro University of Pennsylvania) Description This book is the total package, moving from an introduction, a history and theory of gaming and simulation through options for implementation and program evaluation. The variety of applications for gaming and simulation are supported by multiple examples and description of programs currently using them in the educational setting. Purpose The purpose is to present an introduction to digital literacy and technology and to provide guidance on its use in various clinical and nursing genres. The objectives are certainly met. Educators reading this book will gain an understanding of why it is important to meet the digital natives on their turf. In addition, readers will acquire the tools to design the correct balance of gaming and simulation for their curricula and implement and evaluate this enhancement. Audience The intended audience is educators, administrators, and scholars who embrace new teaching strategies. The book is constructed to address the unique concerns/issues of these roles. It is apparent that the author is an expert in the field of gaming and simulation from the way he is able to eloquently express all of the relevant topics. Features This book enables all readers, regardless of initial knowledge level, to come away with a firm grasp of the concepts and provides direction for implementing gaming and simulation into current curricula or enhancing it. Educators love extensive and relevant references, and they are abundant in this book. An appendix lists current resources and products and provides brief descriptions of the products and electronic contact information, a major time saver. Assessment This is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in integrating gaming and simulation into a course or the entire curricula. It presents the theory and the associated practical application. The extensive reference list and resource/product list encourage and support readers with implementation. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.