Ethan was part of the Cyclescapes project which is building an exercise game for pediatric patients undergoing dialysis treatment. His contribution focused on the design of game challenges to keep players engaged and moving while considering their personal abilities and fitness levels.

Purpose Built Exergame Design

Written by Ethan Chan
March 01, 2022

Patients with end-stage renal disease that undergo dialysis treatment, visit a hospital on average 3 times a week. Such involved treatment means the patients lead very sedentary lifestyles. The sedentary lifestyle in turn makes the patient less capable and willing to participate in physical activity, worsening the patient’s overall health-related quality of life. Video games, more specifically exercise-based games, are...