A tailored serious game for central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention: From needs assessment to an innovative educational tool

American Journal of Infection Control 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bruno de Melo Tavares, Ana Rubia Guedes Vinhole, Nídia Cristina De Souza, Karen Cristina da Conceição Dias Silva, Thiago Cezar Macete, Amanda Luiz Pires Maciel, Filipe Teixeira Piastrelli, Ícaro Boszczowski, Maria Dolores Santos da Purificação Nogueira, Magda Machado de Miranda Costa, Denise Brandão de Assis, Lauro Vieira Perdigão Neto
+2 more Maura Salaroli de Oliveira, Anna Sara Levin
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2026.01.003
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention remains challenging in clinical settings. This experience describes how barriers identified through a needs assessment in Brazilian hospitals were translated into a tailored serious game to support catheter care practices. Using the Octalysis Framework, real-world challenges were converted into interactive missions simulating catheter care. This approach illustrates how context-specific barriers can be operationalized into an educational tool to support health care workers' adherence to central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention measures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Infection Control
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
54
Issue
4
Pages
436–442
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN