This study looked at whether escape room simulations could help nursing students learn emergency care better than standard teaching methods. Forty students from a nursing faculty in Istanbul were split into two groups: one used the escape room simulation, and the other received traditional education. Measurements were taken immediately after the training, one week later, and one month later.
The students in the simulation group scored significantly higher on knowledge tests than those in the control group. They also reported higher satisfaction with their learning experience. Additionally, the simulation group showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels after the training, while the control group did not show a similar change in anxiety.
No safety concerns were reported, and no students stopped the program due to side effects. However, because this study involved only 40 students from a single university, the findings are preliminary. More research is needed to confirm if these benefits hold true in other settings before this method becomes a standard part of nursing education everywhere.
