Effectiveness of Escape Room–Based Learning for Patient Safety Education in Nursing Students

Abstract

Background Ensuring patient safety is a cornerstone of nursing practice, and its foundation is established during nursing education. The study evaluates the effectiveness of escape room-based learning designed in accordance with the International Patient Safety Goals on nursing students' self-efficacy about patient safety. Methods The study was conducted with senior nursing students from February to May 2024. Data were collected using the Student Information Form, Patient Safety Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Satisfaction with Training Methods Scale. The escape room was structured in three phases-prebriefing, simulation, and debriefing-following INACSL standards. Clinical trial number: NCT07179367. Results The average age of the participants was 23.5, and 43.5% had previously completed an elective course on patient safety. Analyses revealed that participants spent the most time, averaging 2.59 min, in the room dedicated to information questions. The average self-efficacy score before the intervention was 61.26, which increased to 71.32 after the intervention, and participants reported a high level of satisfaction. Conclusion This study's findings indicate that patient safety-themed escape room training significantly enhances students' self-efficacy in patient safety, as well as their overall satisfaction and motivation.