Other Titles
Virtual Blood Administration Escape Room [Poster Title]
Abstract
The highest preventable risk of blood transfusion error resulting in adverse events is due to human error. Nurses are required to know how to safely administer blood while also being able to recognize and manage adverse transfusion reactions. New graduate nurses are expected to have the ability to administer blood products safely. It is up to nurse educators to equip nursing students with the skills and knowledge to perform this procedure. Escape rooms are increasingly popular in educational settings. They provide a motivating and engaging atmosphere for learning while enhancing students’ critical thinking skills, time management, teamwork, and communication skills. They are easily adaptable to a variety of topics. Escape rooms could also help with better knowledge retention leading to safer patient care.
Notes
Reference list included in attached poster file.
Sigma Membership
Mu Pi
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Strategies, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Nursing Education, Advances in Education, Blood Transfusions, Escape Rooms, Virtual Learning
Recommended Citation
Dykes, Michelle and Cook, Elizabeth, "Using a Virtual Escape Room to Teach About Blood Transfusion Reactions" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 17.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/posters_2025/17
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-19
Using a Virtual Escape Room to Teach About Blood Transfusion Reactions
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The highest preventable risk of blood transfusion error resulting in adverse events is due to human error. Nurses are required to know how to safely administer blood while also being able to recognize and manage adverse transfusion reactions. New graduate nurses are expected to have the ability to administer blood products safely. It is up to nurse educators to equip nursing students with the skills and knowledge to perform this procedure. Escape rooms are increasingly popular in educational settings. They provide a motivating and engaging atmosphere for learning while enhancing students’ critical thinking skills, time management, teamwork, and communication skills. They are easily adaptable to a variety of topics. Escape rooms could also help with better knowledge retention leading to safer patient care.
Description
This poster discusses the use of an escape room format to teach blood transfusion error content to nursing students.