Development and Implementation of an Escape Room as a Teaching Strategy for Occupational Therapy Education in Palliative Care Education
Care Continuum
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Evaluate escape rooms for teaching palliative care in occupational therapy education. Escape rooms provide engaging, effective methods for learning complex care principles.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Care Continuum, Learning Approach, Gamification, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Experiential Learning, Rehabilitative Care, End-Of-Life Care, Palliative Care
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate escape rooms for teaching palliative care in occupational therapy education.
Background
Escape rooms are innovative and engaging tools for active learning.
Methods
Pre/post-knowledge tests, surveys, and debriefing conducted with 97 occupational therapists.
Results
Knowledge scores improved from 66% to 77%; feedback highlighted high engagement and relevance.
Conclusion
Escape rooms provide engaging, effective methods for learning complex care principles.
Lessons Learnt
Gamified approaches enhance active learning and practical application.
Additional Information
Bronze at SHBC 2021 (Health Professions Education Research Investigator Award).
Keywords
Escape Rooms, Palliative Care, Gamification
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Palliative Medicine, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Neo Cui Fang Josephine |
Project Member(s) | Nurul Ain Rahmat |
Connect with this contributor!
Neo Cui Fang Josephine - josephine_cf_neo@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C389_TTSH_SHBC_2021_389_TTSH_Evaluation_of_the_use_of_Escape_Room_as_a_Teaching_Strategy.pdf