Exploring co-creation with student nurses in contemporary nursing education: A systematic scoping review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Design
• Co-creation Strategies

Background:

• Co-creation is increasingly vital in nursing education.
• A stronger knowledge base for co-creation is needed.
• This study addresses gaps in empirical research on co-creation in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively overview empirical research on co-creation in nursing education.
• To identify knowledge gaps and areas for future investigation.
• To strengthen the evidence base for co-creative approaches.

Main Methods:

• Systematic scoping review utilizing a five-stage methodological framework.
• Searched multiple databases (ERIC, Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL, PubMed).
• Included 14 studies after double-blind screening.

Main Results:

• Identified five key themes in co-creation research.
• Noted scarcity of studies and varied conceptualization of co-creation.
• Highlighted dominance of digital initiatives and underrepresentation of multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Found workshops to be key activities, with a paucity of knowledge on effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• More comprehensive research is needed on co-creation benefits, impacts, and facilitators.
• Future studies should include multiple stakeholder perspectives, especially in clinical settings.
• Investigate scalability, costs, and benefits of co-creation in nursing education.