| Title | If We Build It, Will They Come? A Qualitative Study of Key Stakeholder Opinions on the Implementation of a Videogame Intervention for Risk Reduction in Adolescents. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Pendergrass, Tyra M., Kimberly Hieftje, Cindy A. Crusto, Erika Montanaro, and Lynn E. Fiellin |
| Journal | Games for health journal |
| Date Published | 2016 Jun 23 |
| ISSN | 2161-7856 |
| Abstract | Serious games are emerging as important tools that offer an innovative approach to teach adolescents behavioral skills to avoid risky situations. PlayForward: Elm City Stories, an interactive videogame targeting risk reduction, is currently undergoing evaluation. Collecting stakeholder data on its acceptability and real-life implementation strategies is critical for successful dissemination. |
| DOI | 10.1089/g4h.2015.0092 |
| Alternate Journal | Games Health J |