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Table 2 Summary of results

From: Teaching “medical interview and physical examination” from the very beginning of medical school and using “escape rooms” during the final assessment: achievements and educational impact in Japan

Average course grade out of 100 (range)

90.9 (60.3–100)

Course passing rate

100%

Average global rating for medical interview score of 1 to 6 (1-Fail, 2-Marginal fail, 3- Marginal pass, 4-Pass, 5-Above expected standard, 6-Outstanding, no different from practicing junior physician’s level)

4.6

Students who were able to conduct comprehensive medical interview

97%

Number of teams completed Escape Room tasks within allotted time (47 total teams participated)

Escape Room 1

42

Escape Room 2

40

Escape Room 3

45

Self-assessed students’ average confidence in their physical examination skills before the Escape Room (0-not at all confident, 100-very confident) (IQR)

49 (35–60)

Self-assessed students’ average confidence in their physical examination skills after the Escape Room (0-not at all confident, 100-very confident) (IQR)

73 (60–81)

Students who reported that the course enhanced their motivation

99%

Students who thought that the course was useful for their future

99%