Escape Room Methodology for the Assessment of Basic Operational Skills of Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Abstract Objective: The study analysed the learning experience of undergraduate nursing students in basic nursing operations using escape room teaching method. Methods: Using descriptive phenomenology, we conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 12 undergraduate nursing students whose basic nursing skills were assessed using the escape room method. The Colaizzi seven-step analysis was used to organise and analyse the data. Results: Two themes including learning effect and learning feedback were identified. Six sub-themes also emerged including novel assessment to stimulate learning interest and increase learning commitment; assessment under relaxed conditions, and weakened role of the invigilator; group cooperation for improved communication and collaboration; enhanced clinical thinking via combination of theory and practice; improved classification mechanism; and the need for optimal process. Conclusion: The escape room teaching method should be combined with the training needs of nursing personnel, and further improve the training programme.