The Introduction of SteriDefiTM: a Serious Game for Continuous Training of Sterilization Staff in French Hospitals

Abstract Sterilization is a pharmaceutical discipline constantly evolving and requiring highly qualified staff. In response to the need highlighted by French sterilization heads, the French Society for Sterilization Science (SF2S) has developed a serious game called “SteriDefiTM”. To design the game, a literature review was carried out in order to determine the essential points to be included in its specifications. The second step was to launch the IT (Information Technology) development. In parallel, a database was drafted by a panel of 8 experts in the field of sterilization. At last, the version initially produced was tested over a two-month period. The accessibility, its settings and gameplay were evaluated and improved. Data have been collected to determine the number of user establishments and games played since it was on line. In addition, a multi-centre study is planned to measure the evolution of knowledge and the satisfaction of players with the game.