APPLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL ESCAPE ROOMS IN MEDICAL TRAINING: TOWARD A MODEL ADAPTED FOR PATHOLOGY LABORATORY EDUCATION

Objective:Educational escape rooms (EER) are increasingly being used in healthcare training as immersive and interactive approaches that foster the acquisition of both technical and non-technical skills. This article aims to explore their application in medical education, with a particular focus on anatomical pathology, a discipline that has so far received limited attention in this area. A review of the recent literature is combined with a specific scenario proposal designed for the training of pathology laboratory technicians. Methods:A narrative literature review was conducted using international scientific databases and grey literature, to identify the uses, educational benefits, and limitations of EERs in healthcare training. The findings were combined with an original scenario proposal developed for pathology laboratory technicians at the Souss Massa University Hospital Center. Results:EERs have been shown to enhance motivation, engagement, and knowledge retention, while also developing essential non-technical skills such as communication and teamwork. The proposed scenario allows the simulation of common laboratory errors, helping to strengthen quality culture and process safety.