It is suggested that further research can and should inform improvements to computer-assisted therapy. Health Works is a prototype AIDS education program developed by the New York State Department of Health for school-children in grades five through eight. Between January 1989 and June 1992, Health Works was visited by more than 17,000 students at 172 schools in New York State, including New York City. The Health Works program is described, and data analysis for 3,829 New York City students is presented. This disc is an educational interactive simulation illustrating stress management and medication compliance in the community for direct use by the chronically mentally ill.
Evaluation research is summarized, and details about hardware, software and availability are given.
The theoretical basis for education simulations for this population and production issues are addressed. Interactive videodisc, patient education, schizophrenia, chronically mentally ill. The player goes through life, making choices about school, work, family, finance, health and daily living. The result is a life scenario, consisting of a sequence of choices, realistic outcomes, choices, etc. Life cycle, simulation, life choices, life scenarios.