Mobile Microlearning in Continuing Professional Development for Nursing: A Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Professional Development
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Mobile microlearning (MML) offers bite-sized educational content (90 seconds to 5 minutes) catering to diverse learning styles.
• Understanding generational learning preferences is crucial for effective continuing professional development in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify nurses' generational learning preferences regarding mobile microlearning (MML).
• To assess the potential of MML as a continuing professional development (CPD) tool for nurses.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review was conducted to analyze existing literature.
• The review focused on generational learning preferences and technological approaches in nursing education.

Main Results:

• Thirty-four articles were included in the scoping review.
• Limited information exists on microlearning in nursing, covering both formal education and CPD.

Conclusions:

• Discrepancies were noted in MML definitions, its significance for CPD, and its application in knowledge translation.
• Further research is needed to establish consistent definitions and applications of MML in nursing professional development.