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  • Health Informatics
  • Virtual Reality Applications

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  • UK government policy emphasizes flexible nursing education and the integration of information technology.
  • The 'Fitness for Practice' framework highlights the need for computer-mediated learning in nursing.
  • There is a growing need for innovative teaching strategies in adult pre-registration nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a virtual reality package as a learning resource for adult pre-registration nursing.
  • To integrate virtual reality with problem-based learning to enhance student understanding of community health.
  • To explore the impact of social and environmental factors on health through immersive learning experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a virtual reality package for nursing education.
  • Integration of the VR package with problem-based learning (PBL) strategies.
  • Application of the learning strategy within the second year of a three-year adult pre-registration nursing program.

Main Results:

  • The VR package enables students to visualize individual and family life within a community context.
  • Students are prompted to consider broader social and environmental determinants of health.
  • The VR package serves as a trigger for deeper learning and critical thinking.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality offers a promising tool for enhancing nursing education by providing immersive and interactive learning experiences.
  • Integrating VR with PBL can improve students' understanding of complex health issues and community dynamics.
  • This approach supports the development of nurses equipped to address the multifaceted factors influencing public health.