Breast cancer detective: a computer game to teach breast cancer screening to Native American patients.

BACKGROUND Few computer based information resources about breast cancer screening are interactive or are culturally appropriate for Native American patient education. METHODS An interactive computer game was designed by modifications to a previously developed game for medical students about breast cancer screening. RESULTS "Breast Cancer Detective-Native Patient Version" incorporates problem-based learning and competitive play and has culturally relevant graphics, situations, and language for patients. CONCLUSIONS The computer game is targeted for Native American health care, designed to improve compliance with breast screening in this underserved population and improve cultural awareness for health care students and providers.

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