Enhancing digital competence in nursing: Development and validation of the diginurse e-learning program using a...

This study aimed to develop and validate the DigiNurse e-learning program to enhance digital competence among nursing students across Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia.

As digital health tools reshape healthcare delivery, nursing students must be equipped with digital competence. However, current educational approaches in nursing programs remain fragmented, with limited integration and minimal expert-validated frameworks.

A modified Delphi study was conducted to establish consensus on the content validity of four digital competence modules and their associated post-tests.

The DigiNurse program was developed in alignment with the validated domains of the Digital Competence Assessment Checklist (DCAC), which guided both content design and the generation of post-test items. Twelve experts in nursing informatics and education evaluated the modules using a 7-point Likert scale across five criteria: content alignment, clarity, relevance, engagement and assessment. Post-tests, linked directly to module learning objectives, were iteratively refined based on expert feedback, including the transformation of items into scenario- and case-based formats to target higher-order cognitive domains. Consensus was defined as ≥ 75 % agreement with quartile deviation < 0.8.

High consensus (≥82 %) was achieved across all domains, with full agreement on content alignment and clarity. Refinements strengthened interactivity and assessment strategies, ensuring pedagogical rigor and learner-centered design.

The DigiNurse e-learning program demonstrates strong content validity, cultural adaptability and pedagogical soundness. Future implementation and learner-centered evaluation are essential to assess its effectiveness in improving digital competence among nursing students in academic and clinical environments.