Escape room gaming is an active learning simulation experience used in health care
education that engages the learner and may improve student performance in time management,
team building, knowledge development, and problem-solving.
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Escape rooms can take place in person or online, individually or in teams, be designed
by the instructor or the students, and use a variety of props such as high fidelity
manikins, clinical equipment, electronic medical records, and lockboxes.
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Involving students in game creation provides them with an engaging opportunity to
learn and use new knowledge while giving them power and control over the educational
experience.
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Preliminary research finds participation in escape room games can be an effective
and flexible learning modality for nutrition students to promote participant satisfaction,
competency, learning, and engagement.
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Publication history
Published online: July 02, 2022
Accepted:
April 26,
2022
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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