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RheumQuest, a novel board game, improved medical students' knowledge and confidence in musculoskeletal diagnosis and management. This engaging, cost-effective educational tool enhances learning outcomes in medical training.

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  • Medical Education
  • Rheumatology
  • Game-Based Learning

Background:

  • Traditional musculoskeletal education faces challenges.
  • Gaps exist in applying clinical presentations to diagnosis and management.
  • Medical students require dynamic learning tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate RheumQuest, a flashcard-style board game.
  • To enhance medical students' application of clinical knowledge in musculoskeletal medicine.
  • To assess the impact of game-based learning on student confidence and knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • RheumQuest was implemented as a 1-hour formative session during an internal medicine clerkship.
  • Third-year medical students participated in competitive small-group sessions using the game.
  • Pre- and post-session surveys and a multiple-choice test assessed knowledge and confidence.

Main Results:

  • Medical knowledge scores increased significantly (p = .009).
  • Student confidence in pharmacology, diagnosis, and management improved post-session (p < .001).
  • High student satisfaction was reported through qualitative analysis.

Conclusions:

  • RheumQuest effectively enhanced student knowledge and confidence in musculoskeletal diagnosis, pharmacology, and management.
  • The intervention is cost-effective, scalable, and replicable for other institutions.
  • Game-based learning offers a dynamic approach to musculoskeletal medical education.