In a Virtual Gaming Simulation real actors portray simulated patients, making the experience for users as real as possible.
After we had defined our learning outcomes, the casting could begin. The profile was written, the casting organized.

Female role:

  • older woman (65-75 years)
  • cohabiting with husband
  • diabetic patient for 10 years
  • BMI higher than 23
  • no prior medical knowledge required!

Language: Fluent in English – given the international use of the educational game, the spoken language in the scenario is English, the working language on the set is Dutch or English.

Male role:

  • Older man (65-75 years)
  • Concerned husband of the female actor
  • No prior medical knowledge required!
  • Language: Fluent in English – given the international use of the educational game, the spoken language is English, the working language on the set is Dutch or English.

The set location is the home of an older couple. A nurse makes an arranged home visit to the female actor. Her husband is present during this home visit. No intimate care by the nurse to the patient is filmed (no nudity).