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October 16, 2025Pharmacy EducationOpen Access

Design of an educational escape game in a laboratory environment: A novel method to practise drug compounding competence for a hospital pharmacy

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TTTarja ToropainenVTVille TahvanainenKLKrista Laine

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The study demonstrates a novel educational escape game framework for pharmacy students, indicating gamification's potential in teaching drug compounding.

Key Points

  • The game was designed to simulate a hospital pharmacy, allowing students to practice drug compounding in a realistic setting.
  • Participants had to complete specific drug compounding procedures in under an hour while adhering to quality assurance standards.
  • Reflective discussions following the game enhanced the learning experience, providing opportunities for deeper understanding.
  • Utilizing video and audio monitoring, supervisors offered hints, ensuring players successfully engaged with the game.
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  • An educational escape game helps pharmacy students practice drug compounding skills in a fun way. It turns the real tasks they would face in a hospital pharmacy into an interactive game. Participants need to solve clues and complete drug procedures within an hour. This approach shows that using games can make learning more engaging and effective for students. 🎮
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Toropainen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f0ba59c50c73ebef9fab06https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2025.251.493501
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