Gaming and anxiety in the nursing simulation lab: A pilot study of an escape room.
J Prof Nurs
; 37(2): 298-305, 2021.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33867084
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Anxiety accompanying educational simulations is a complex issue impacting nursing students and their learning. Research has provided evidence that some pre-simulation activities can increase student comfort with the simulation environment and may also reduce anxiety. Studies have also provided evidence of promising outcomes for gaming use in nursing education.PURPOSE:
This pilot study explored a medical-surgical escape room game as an introductory simulation experience for nursing students, particularly focused on determining student anxiety levels, and both faculty and student perception of the experience.METHODS:
A quasi-experimental one group pretest-posttest design was used with a convenience sample to explore student anxiety levels and perceived enjoyment of the game.RESULTS:
Student anxiety levels significantly decreased (p = .013); however, anxiety levels remained high at posttest. Students reported high enjoyment of the game and provided positive comments.CONCLUSION:
Escape rooms can provide an engaging, interactive way to teach nursing concepts in the simulation environment.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Nursing
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Video Games
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Education, Nursing
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Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
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Simulation Training
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Prof Nurs
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article