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Heesun Choi1,2, Alisa Wray1, Jonathan Smart1
1University of California Irvine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA.
Journal of Education & Teaching in Emergency Medicine
|July 19, 2023
Summary
This study shows a virtual escape room improved point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) pulmonary knowledge in emergency medicine residents. Participants demonstrated better understanding of lung ultrasound findings and indications after the engaging, team-based learning experience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly vital in emergency medicine for enhanced clinical decision-making and patient care.
- POCUS-Pulmonary offers a cost-effective, radiation-sparing alternative to advanced imaging, improving patient satisfaction and safety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mastery of POCUS-Pulmonary skills, including image interpretation and treatment planning, is crucial for emergency providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual escape room as an educational tool for POCUS-Pulmonary knowledge acquisition.
- To assess the impact of a team-based, virtual learning experience on emergency medicine residents' understanding of POCUS-Pulmonary concepts.
- To determine if this novel educational method improves retention and engagement compared to traditional learning formats.
Main Methods:
- A virtual escape room, designed using Google Forms, was implemented for group-based learning activities.
- Participants completed pre- and post-test assessments comprising 15 POCUS-Pulmonary questions and 2 training level questions.
- Twenty-three emergency medicine residents (PGY 1-3) participated, with scores compared before and after the virtual escape room intervention.
Main Results:
- The average score on the POCUS-Pulmonary assessment increased from 10.33 (pre-test) to 11.91 (post-test).
- The median score improved by two points, from 10 to 12, indicating enhanced knowledge retention.
- Participants reported increased interest and retention of clinical information through active discussion and problem-solving within the virtual escape room.
Conclusions:
- The virtual zombie cruise ship escape room is a practical and effective tool for enhancing POCUS-Pulmonary knowledge among emergency medicine residents.
- This innovative, gamified learning approach fosters teamwork and engagement, proving beneficial even within the constraints of virtual learning environments during the pandemic.
- The study highlights the potential of virtual, interactive educational tools to improve clinical skills and knowledge in medical professionals.
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