Patient engagement and the adherence to long-term therapies: the role of gamification

In the health care system, non-adherence to treatment for chronic diseases is a prevalent issue with a high incidence rate. Some earlier studies suggested that gamification could be a potential solution to this problem, but other researchers have pointed out that this approach may not always be successful. Therefore, this study aims to address this limitation by incorporating the concept of patient engagement. Through a qualitative research approach based on a case study, we have developed a conceptual model. Our main contribution is proposing a possible solution to the non-adherence problem by utilizing gamified elements to stimulate a patient's behavioral change through patient engagement.