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Aim
This review aims to map and analyze the various practical uses of escape rooms in nursing, both in the education of students and the ongoing practice of nursing professionals, highlighting existing gaps that may guide future research in this field.
BackgroundEscape rooms challenge players to solve puzzles and complete tasks within a set time frame and are being used in the training of healthcare professionals, particularly in nursing.
DesignA scoping review
MethodsA comprehensive scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Searches were conducted across multiple databases, including Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Academic Search Complete, MedicLatina, Teacher Reference Center, Scielo and Cochrane, searching for articles in Spanish, English, or Portuguese from inception until June 2024.
ResultsThe review included 72 studies published between 2018 and 2024, predominantly from the USA, revealing a prevalent use of escape rooms in the initial training of nursing students. The most common themes included medical-surgical and emergency situations. Studies indicate significant outcomes in participant satisfaction, knowledge, teamwork, engagement and motivation, development of specific skills and improvement of clinical judgment.
ConclusionsEscape rooms offer significant potential to enrich nursing education. However, studies with greater methodological rigor are needed to definitively conclude their efficacy. The integration of these innovative resources must be adequately planned to ensure their educational purpose.
Details
Nursing Education;
Puzzles;
Participant Characteristics;
Multiple Intelligences;
Medical Evaluation;
Job Skills;
Information Seeking;
Teamwork;
Romance Languages;
Problem Solving;
Professional Education;
Database Management Systems;
Nurses;
Hygiene;
Behavioral Sciences;
Nursing Students;
Group Activities;
Meta Analysis;
Communication Skills;
Reference Materials;
Computer Oriented Programs;
Skill Development;
Search Strategies;
Dietetics
Databases;
Clinical skills;
Teamwork;
Efficacy;
Medical education;
Professional practice;
Motivation;
Teachers;
Professionals;
Critical thinking;
Behavioral sciences;
Nursing education;
Medical personnel;
Escape;
Psychology;
Nurses;
Skills;
Health care;
Escape rooms;
Clinical decision making;
Clinical nursing;
Training;
Health services;
Education;
Nursing;
Satisfaction
1 Porto Higher School of Nursing, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (HealthRISE), Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 830, Porto 4200-072, Portugal
2 Fernando Pessoa Higher School of Health, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS@RISE), Institute of Research, Innovation and Development Fernando Pessoa Foundation (FP-I3ID, FP-BHS), rua Delfim Maia 334, Porto 4200-256, Portugal
3 School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA:E), rua Moisés Alves de Pinho, Viana do Castelo 4900-314, Portugal
4 Faculty of Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Brazil
5 School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS@RISE), rua Moisés Alves de Pinho, Viana do Castelo 4900-314, Portugal