Jason Wheeler

A Senior Interactive Media Developer in the IT Research & Innovation division at Nationwide Children's Hospital with over 15 years of full stack development experience ranging from desktop applications and web apps to mobile games and interactive media. Nearly half his career has been dedicated to bringing innovation to healthcare providers in central Ohio.

http://nationwidechildrens.org

GDEX 2025 Session: Journey To Treatment - Game Technology in Pediatric Care | Join developers from the IT Research and Innovation division at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) as they share their pioneering work in game development for healthcare. At NCH the use of treatment rooms has been shown to provide better outcomes for children when compared to performing the same procedure in their room. This presentation will showcase their original game "Journey To Treatment" - an interactive augmented reality application that provides a digital companion which guides children to the treatment room and provides them with a positive distraction during the procedure. Discover how innovative technologies are being utilized to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and create engaging therapeutic experiences for young patients. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts at the forefront of healthcare technology.