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Virtual reality with artificial intelligence-led scenarios in nursing education: a project evaluation.

Virtual reality with artificial intelligence-led scenarios in nursing education: a project evaluation.

Authors :
Teixeira, Luis
Mitchell, Aby
Martinez, Neus Carlos
Salim, Behnam Jafari
Source :
British Journal of Nursing. 9/19/2024, Vol. 33 Issue 17, p812-820. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Aim: To provide insights into the optimal use of virtual reality (VR) in nursing education by evaluating pre-registration nursing students' experiences in conducting holistic patient assessments while interacting with artificial intelligence (AI)-led patients. Specifically, this project evaluation compares the use of two different VR scenarios, one employing a menu-based interface and another using AI voice-controlled technology. Methods: Eleven pre-registration adult nursing students from two UK universities were selected through purposeful sampling to participate in the two VR simulations. Data collection and analysis: This included qualitative insights gathered from three focus group sessions, audio-recorded and thematically analysed to classify and describe students' experiences. Findings: Four key themes emerged: technological literacy, VR as a learning tool, the road of learning, and transition to independence. Advantages across both methods of VR-AI interaction and their particular challenges were identified and described for each key theme. Conclusion: VR with AI-led patient technology in pre-registration nursing education positively contributes to the curriculum by exposing students to problem-based learning situations and use of a multiplicity of skills in a safe environment. Although both methods are relevant for developing proficiencies around holistic patient assessment, there are advantages and limitations to each. Students perceived the voice-controlled technology as more intuitive with a more natural method of communication, whereas the menu-based interaction gave students more structure and guidance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09660461
Volume :
33
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179767720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0055