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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-10741
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiographer (educational)
DOI: 10.26044/ecr2025/C-10741
Authorblock: S. Awan; Warrington/UK
Disclosures:
Sabah Awan: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Radiographers, Digital radiography, Education, Education and training
Learning objectives Introduce the reader to the concept of a radiology-based escape room Familarize you with the team building activities  Discuss the pros and cons of this multi-faceted event for radiographers Discuss the benefits gained from observation; the reporting radiographer and manager's prospective 
Read more Background Continuous education and teamwork are essential for providing high quality patient care. Escape rooms are on the rise offering a mix of fun and challenge. The challenges faced during this type of activity simulate real life work pressures, making them a practical tool for improving team dynamics and reinforcing knowledge. (3)A team of reporting radiographers at Warrington & Halton hospitals proposed and organised a radiology-based escape room. Our primary goal was to create a unique educational experience that fostered teamwork...
Read more Findings and procedure details ProsTeam building: Encouraged collaboration and communication amongst the team members, the tasks were designed to incorporate these elements Emphasized the importance of working together to overcome challenges, mirroring real life scenarios in healthcare  Radiographers expressed that the interaction formed made learning more enjoyable compared to traditional educational formats Inclusivity: Promoted inclusivity by encouraging participation from all staff levels, creating an environment where all input was valued Skill enhancement: Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills The hands-on nature of the escape room required radiographers to think on their feet...
Read more Conclusion Our radiology escape room has represented an innovative approach to staff training and development, integrating education with play. It has transformed traditional learning into an engaging and immersive experience for radiographers, and we hope to continue this culture of continuous learning and teamwork within our department. We have found this activity a fun way to test radiography knowledge, reinforce learning and stimulate discussions amongst radiographers about what they learned, encouraging self and team reflection. The overall impact of the escape room...
Read more References  1. Jonathan Gruckian, Leanne Eveson, Hannah May, The great escape? The rise of the escape room in medical education, Future Healthcare Journal, (2), 2020, doi:10.7861/fhj.2020-00322. Lin Hui Quek, Educational escape rooms for healthcare students: A systematic review, Nurse education today, 20243. Anna Eva Kini, Lawrence Dufresne, Tim Brandys, Prasad Jetty, Break out of the classroom: The use of escape rooms as an alternative teaching strategy in surgical education, Journal of surgical education, 76 (1), 2018, doi:10.1016/jsurg.2018.06.0304. Leigh Moore, Natalie Campbell,...
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