THE APPLICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN SURGICAL NURSING EDUCATION
Spyridon Arbouzis, Athina Lazakidou, Sofia Zyga
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Publication year:
2023
Authors:
- Arbouzis Spyridon, RN, MSc, PhD(c) University of Peloponnese, GN Laconia - NM Sparta
- Lazakidou Athina , RN, MSc, PhD(c) University of Peloponnese, GN Laconia - NM Sparta
- Zyga Sofia, Assistant Professor in Fundamental Nursing, Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese
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Pages: 247-256
Abstract:
New technological data created Extended or Digital Reality (XR), where Augmented Reality technology is detected,
which can be an aid to Nursing Education. The purpose of the present special article was to explore the possibilities of
using Augmented Reality in Surgical Nursing Education. Methodology: A bibliographic search was performed in the
electronic databases PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science (WoS), Google Scholar, CINAHL, ERIC, Science Direct and
Research Gate, with key words for the time period of the last decade. The results of the bibliographic search mainly
concerned pilot studies, original research papers, meta-analyses and reviews, from which the characteristics of
educational applications of augmented reality were identified, and whether these can be used in Nursing education.
Results: Augmented Reality is used to enhance Surgical Nursing Education, with positive didactic and cognitive results.
Conclusions: The possibilities of augmented reality applications have been studied and give satisfactory educational
results, when used as educational games, knowledge quizzes, but also in the acquisition of clinical skills through online
applications and the use of Smartphones and Tablets, complementing the "classic" educational procedures.
