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Hege Vistven Stenseth1, Simen Alexander Steindal1,2, Marianne Trygg Solberg1
1Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.
This scoping review maps research on technology-enhanced simulation-based learning for nursing students. It aims to identify effective strategies and student experiences to improve critical thinking skills in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Critical Thinking Skills
Background:
- Critical thinking is essential for nursing practice.
- Technology-enhanced simulation-based learning (SBSL) is increasingly used in nursing education.
- A comprehensive review mapping SBSL for critical thinking in nursing students is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map existing research on the use of technology-enhanced SBSL to foster critical thinking in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following the Arksey and O'Malley framework, adhering to PRISMA extension for scoping reviews.
- Systematic literature search across LILACS, ERIC, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases.
- Independent article selection and data extraction by two authors, followed by thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Search strategy development completed June 2021; database searches conducted July 2021.
- Screening of titles and abstracts concluded September 2021; data charting commenced February 2022.
- Analysis and synthesis are ongoing, with the review anticipated for completion by May 2023.
Conclusions:
- This review will identify research gaps in technology-enhanced SBSL for nursing critical thinking.
- It aims to uncover student-reported barriers and enablers to learning critical thinking via SBSL.
- Findings will inform educators on enhancing teaching strategies and educational approaches in nursing.
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