Augmented reality in intensive care nursing education: A scoping review

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

Nurse Education in Practice Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104263

Areti Stavropoulou , Yuan Chu , Michael Connolly , Siobhán Brereton , Konstantinos Evgenikos , Antonio Bonacaro , Massimo Guasconi , Elisa La Malfa , Susanna Maria Roberta Esposito , Elena Giovanna Bignami , Christos Troussas , Phivos Mylonas , Christos Papakostas , Akrivi Krouska , Ioannis Voyiatzis , Cleo Sgouropoulou , Panagiotis Strousopoulos , Diarmuid Stokes , Domna Kyriakidi , Dimitrios Papageorgiou , Fiona Timmins

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Abstract

Objectives

This scoping review aimed to identify existing literature on the application of augmented reality (AR) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and analyse its current state of play regarding hands-on skills.

Background

Active learner engagement can greatly enrich educational outcomes. With the rise of immersive and interactive technologies, AR is progressively integrated into nursing education to enhance this aspect. Despite its potential, there is lacking evidence regarding the application of AR in ICU nursing education.

Design

A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O'Malley framework.

Methods

Six databases, including Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, ERIC and Web of Science, were searched from inception until the present without language restriction. Two reviewers independently performed selection and data extraction. The Pattern, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for Practice and Research Recommendations framework guided data analysis and results presentation. The protocol was registered with the Open Science Framework, Registration No. osf.io/36c25.

Results

Our search yielded 3135 articles, 24 of which were included in the review. Ten technological products were identified; Microsoft HoloLens and smartphones were used in eight and five studies, respectively. Seven studies evaluated the usability of AR applications using the system usability scale (SUS). Most of them demonstrated an excellent overall SUS score. Participants’ satisfaction and confidence in using AR received favourable results. Finally, most studies found no statistically significant improvement in skill and knowledge performance.

Conclusion

The findings demonstrate AR's broad acceptance, utility and feasibility, highlighting its capacity to enrich educational experiences. However, a dearth of research has proved AR's effectiveness in ICU education.

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Nurse Education in Practice NURSING-

CiteScore

5.40

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9.40%

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180

审稿时长

51 days

期刊介绍： Nurse Education in Practice enables lecturers and practitioners to both share and disseminate evidence that demonstrates the actual practice of education as it is experienced in the realities of their respective work environments. It is supportive of new authors and will be at the forefront in publishing individual and collaborative papers that demonstrate the link between education and practice.