Teamwork and clinical judgment unlocked: Elevating health assessment with an escape room experience

Abstract

Background In the ever-changing health care field, a solid foundation of assessing clients is imperative. The standard method of performance based head-to-toe is limited in assessing students critical thinking and clinical judgement. An escape room utilizes innovative methods through gamification allowing students a collaborative approach to traditional learning strategies. The objectives were to promoting engagement, enhance teamwork, critical thinking and clinical judgment during performance-based checkoffs.

Methods The process for the escape room was determined by the purpose, and objectives. The steps included designing the escape room, writing the scenario, formulating the clues and puzzles.

ResultsA health assessment escape room was an effective modality fostering collaboration and student engagement during the final performance check-off. This innovation was well received based on evaluations and input by students and facility.

Conclusions A health assessment escape room enhances clinical judgement during performance checkoffs.

Keywords

Clinical judgment model / Escape room / Gamification / Health assessment

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