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Nursing students created virtual patients online using the Virtual Patient Creation Format. This method enhanced their ability to visualize and understand patients within the nursing process.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Health Informatics

Background:

Traditional nursing education methods may not fully prepare students for complex patient scenarios.
The integration of digital tools in healthcare education is increasingly important.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Virtual Patient Creation Format (VPCF) for online use.
To evaluate the operational effects of the VPCF in nursing education.
To enhance nursing students' ability to conceptualize patients in the nursing process.

Main Methods:

Development of the Virtual Patient Creation Format for online application.
Implementation of the VPCF with nursing students.
Assessment of the process and its impact on student learning.

Main Results:

The VPCF facilitated an online process for virtual patient creation.
Student engagement in creating virtual patients improved their understanding.
The format proved effective in simulating patient scenarios for educational purposes.

Conclusions:

The Virtual Patient Creation Format is a valuable tool for online nursing education.
Student-led virtual patient creation enhances clinical reasoning and empathy.
This approach supports the development of practical nursing skills in a digital environment.