The effectiveness of augmented reality technology versus traditional teaching methods for undergraduate nursing education
by Louise Rummel; Ziming Tom Qi; Ray Jauny; Andy Redpath; Sheona Watson; Bernadette Solomon; Maia Topp; Emma Lambert; Jas Kaur Deol; Diane McNeilly; Amy Waters; Jane Kelly; Jane Elizabeth Allen; Omana Thomas; Natalie Stanley; Deborah Rowe
International Journal of Biomechatronics and Biomedical Robotics (IJBBR), Vol. 4, No. 2, 2023

Abstract: The introduction of augmented reality (AR) technology is an innovative development in nursing education. The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) of Te Pūkenga Institute of Skills and Technology in New Zealand has recently implemented HoloLens, an AR technology, in their Bachelor of Nursing Program to improve the overall learning experience. In an experimental project, HoloLens was utilised for revision classes to compare to traditional classroom-based teaching. Pre-registration nursing students participated in either in-person revision sessions or through a HoloLens headset or with a HoloPatient mobile phone application. The results indicate that using HoloLens substantially improves the student learning experience; however, face-to-face interactions still yield better outcomes. The HoloPatient's 3D holographic health scenarios were highly valued by users and had great potential to improve nursing pedagogy. However, there were several challenges during the experiment, such as time constraints, the experiment being too close to the exam, problems with headset adjustment, and insufficient user training. Blending traditional face-to-face teaching with AR technology integration can significantly enhance the nursing education experience.

Online publication date: Tue, 19-Dec-2023

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