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Design and implementation of two medical escape rooms: An educational case study
Katie Percival1, Sarah Snow1,2, Chris Isles1
1Education Centre, Dumfries and Galloway Acute Hospitals, Dumfries, UK.
The Clinical Teacher
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Medical escape rooms (ERs) offer an engaging way for students to learn about patient assessment and non-technical skills. This study shares design insights for creating effective medical ER educational experiences.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Escape rooms (ERs) are increasingly utilized in medical education for interactive learning.
- This case study details the creation and assessment of two medical ERs for senior medical students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, implement, and evaluate medical escape rooms for senior medical students.
- To explore the educational benefits and challenges of using ERs in clinical skills training.
Main Methods:
- Developed two medical ERs focused on stroke and sepsis patient scenarios.
- Evaluated ERs through video analysis, debriefings, and student/faculty feedback.
- Iteratively improved ER design based on feedback and reflection.
Main Results:
- Students perceived the ERs as a fun and engaging learning experience.
- Participants reported gaining knowledge in subject areas and recognizing the importance of non-technical skills.
- Positive feedback highlighted the immersive nature of the medical ERs.
Conclusions:
- Medical ERs provide an immersive and engaging learning platform for students.
- Further objective assessment of knowledge acquisition is recommended.
- Sharing design and evaluation can inspire educators to adopt ERs for innovative learning.
