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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.
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British Journal of Nursing . 9/19/2024, Vol. 33 Issue 17, p812-820. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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]
- Subjects :
- *COMMUNICATIVE competence
*ARTIFICIAL intelligence
*NURSING assessment
*EVALUATION of human services programs
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges
*NURSING education
*JUDGMENT sampling
*VIRTUAL reality
*EXPERIENCE
*STUDENTS
*SIMULATION methods in education
*SOUND recordings
*THEMATIC analysis
*COMMUNICATION
*MEDICAL needs assessment
*LEARNING strategies
*NURSING students
*CRITICAL thinking
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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