A review of supporting literature
and demonstration of the game
Introduction
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Methods
Motivation
Communication
Pedagogy
Discussion
Conclusion
Demonstration
Methods
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Literature research
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Motivation
Communication
Pedagogy
Motivation
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How can motivation be influenced by
rehabilitation professionals?
Results
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Individual vs. Social (nature vs. nurture)
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Moralizing
Limitations of social theories
What can we influence?
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Cultural sensitivity
Relevant goal-setting
Communication with patients
Communication
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How can we improve communication?
Results
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Verbal
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Information
Conflicting messages
Nonverbal
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Affective bond (eg. warmth, confidence, …)
Communication
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7%-38%-55% Rule
Nonverbal believed
over verbal
verbal
7%
body
language
55%
tone of
voice
38%
What is nonverbal communication?
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physical appearance
space use
vocal intonation
body language
The 6 functions of nonverbal
communication
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repeating
contradicting
substituting
complementing
emphasizing
regulating conversation
Pedagogy
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How can we teach these concepts to
students in a practical way?
Results
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Educational media
Game and Text
Design
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4 Tasks
Encoding & Decoding
Discussion
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Importance of communication to
motivation
Potential benefit to patients
Game design
Conclusion
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Communication is the central means of
influencing patient motivation
Communication concepts can and should
be taught
was designed for this purpose
The Game