An interprofessional healthcare education simulation applying TeamSTEPPS® concepts as an escape room design

Abstract

This article discusses the design and implementation of an interactive interprofessional education experience utilizing an escape room simulation focused on the concepts and strategies of TeamSTEPPS®. This escape room simulation provides an innovative experiential approach to integrate and reinforce teamwork and communication in learners with varying experience levels from different health professions. Learning objectives for this activity include: 1.) Identify an interactive teaching modality of incorporating TeamSTEPPS® strategies into an interprofessional education experience, 2.) Discuss how to incorporate two TeamSTEPPS® strategies into an escape room puzzle, 3.) Summarize one method to incorporate TeamSTEPPS® strategies into an interactive simulation experience. Participant responses strongly supported instituting escape rooms into their practices. This escape room was structured to function as a cost-effective method of a differentiated instruction scenario to ensure a broader impact of the content.