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Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|February 2, 2026
Summary
Extended reality (XR) enhances nursing professional development by improving clinical knowledge and skills. While effective, challenges like cybersickness and infrastructure limits need addressing for wider adoption.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Extended Reality (XR)
- Healthcare Technology
Background:
- Extended reality (XR), including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, offers immersive educational experiences.
- XR is increasingly utilized in continuing professional development for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of current literature on XR technologies for nursing professional development.
- To synthesize findings on the effectiveness, challenges, and applications of XR in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed across MEDLINE, Scopus, and CINAHL databases.
- Included studies were published between January 2022 and March 2025.
Main Results:
- Twenty-five studies from 10 countries were included, predominantly featuring virtual reality (84%) in hospital settings.
- Key themes identified include learning outcomes, technical challenges, realism, clinical applications, and user experience.
- XR interventions showed improvements in clinical knowledge, confidence, and skills, often surpassing traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- XR technologies demonstrate significant potential to enhance nursing professional development.
- Addressing challenges such as cybersickness, infrastructure, cost, and haptic feedback is crucial for optimal implementation.
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