HoloPatient-based simulation education to improve nursing students' learning motivation and attitude: a mixed methods...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology
• Mixed Reality (MR)

Background:

• Nursing education is evolving globally with technologies like mixed reality (MR).
• MR-based HoloPatient education shows promise for enhancing global nursing education, particularly in areas with limited clinical placements.
• Existing research indicates positive effects on nursing students' learning outcomes, but evidence regarding motivation and attitude is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine nursing students' learning motivation and attitudes after HoloPatient-based simulation education.
• To explore students' perceptions of their learning experiences with HoloPatient-based simulation.

Main Methods:

• An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed.
• Quantitative data were collected from 100 third-year nursing students using a one-group post-test design.
• Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured focus group interviews with two groups.

Main Results:

• High levels of learning motivation (M=4.42, SD=0.42) and positive attitudes (M=4.08, SD=0.50) were observed post-simulation.
• A significant positive correlation (r≥0.59, p<0.001) was found between learning motivation and attitude.
• Qualitative themes included positive experiences, influencing factors, and barriers related to HoloPatient-based simulation.

Conclusions:

• HoloPatient-based simulation education led to high learning motivation and positive attitudes in nursing students.
• Findings are preliminary due to the one-group post-test design and small qualitative sample.
• Further research using randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental designs is recommended to confirm effectiveness.