September 12, 2025CureusOpen Access

Escape Room Versus Traditional Simulation: A Comparative Study of the A-E (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) Assessment in Undergraduate Medical Training

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Qualitative study compares escape room-style simulation for the A-E assessment in medical students, indicating enhanced engagement and teamwork.

Escape room-style simulation significantly improves student engagement and teamwork compared to traditional methods.
Participants in the escape room group reported greater enjoyment and immersion during the A-E assessment scenarios.
Qualitative analysis identified key themes: engagement, teamwork, clinical reasoning, and knowledge retention.
Overall, escape room simulation offers an effective teaching method for A-E assessments, despite its resource demands.

Hussaini et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study compares escape room-style simulation for the A-E assessment in medical students, indicating enhanced engagement and teamwork.