Does a virtual escape room teach hepatitis better?

A hepatitis-themed virtual escape room raised pharmacy students' immediate knowledge scores across campuses.

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How many students participated in the virtual escape room activity?

418 students across Malaysian and Australian campuses.

What was the pre-assessment response rate?

388 students completed it (92.8% response rate).

What was the post-assessment response rate?

337 students completed it (80.6% response rate).

How much did average knowledge scores increase after Hepatitiscape?

By 13.39% from a pre-activity average of 58.66%.

What time limit did teams face?

They had 60 minutes to escape the virtual building.

Why were varied puzzle types used?

To enhance engagement and elicit teamwork.

How many students answered the perception survey?

105 students.

Was the knowledge gain statistically significant?

Yes—the 13.39% average-score increase was reported as statistically significant.

In which year of the pharmacy programme was hepatitis taught?

Semester 1 of Year 3 in a therapeutic unit.

How long did software development take?

About 6 months.

Who beta-tested playability before the main run?

A group of Year 4 students.

Did gains appear only for students with pharmacy work experience?

No—students without healthcare part-time work also showed significant improvement similar to peers with experience.