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Perceptions of Chinese higher-vocational nursing program directors on digital transformation: A qualitative study
Kaixuan Duan1, Fangqun Mao1, Ruiming Li1
1Xinchang College, Zhejiang Industry Polytechnic College, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
Plos One
|April 8, 2026
Summary
Higher vocational nursing program directors see digital education benefits but face usability and incentive challenges. Strategic improvements in digital tools and institutional support are crucial for successful transformation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
- Digital Transformation
Background:
- Limited macro-level research on digital transformation in higher vocational nursing education.
- Lack of studies on Chinese program directors' perceptions of digital tools.
- Underexplored utilization of digital tools in this specific field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perceptions and experiences of higher vocational nursing program directors.
- To understand the use of digital transformation tools in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semistructured interviews.
- 14 program directors from higher vocational nursing programs participated.
- Colaizzi's seven-step method for subject analysis of transcribed data.
Main Results:
- Directors recognize digital education's potential for engagement and accessibility.
- Concerns exist regarding resource quality, student participation authenticity, and pedagogical integration.
- Barriers include policy-reality gaps, generational divides, and increased workloads.
- Strategic approaches involve investment, educator development, resource sharing, and industry-education integration.
Conclusions:
- Digital education adoption is hindered by platform usability and insufficient institutional incentives.
- Effective transformation necessitates enhanced digital ecosystem usability.
- Aligning professional rewards with innovation and fostering cross-sector collaboration are key.
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