Meta-health: a national swot analysis for the development of a metaverse and virtual reality in health sciences education

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.01.009

M. Pardo Ríos PhD, Prof. , C. A. López López Prof. , R. Castro Delgado MD, PhD , I. Morales Moreno PhD, Prof. , D. Guillén Martínez PhD, Prof. , P. López Guardiola Prof. , R. Melendreras Ruiz PhD, Prof. , M. Mendoza López PhD, Prof. , M. B. López Ayuso PhD, Prof. , R. Greif MD, MME , G. Gijón Noguerón PhD, Prof. , A. Nicolás Carrillo PhD , Meta-Health Research Group

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Abstract

Background

The integration of virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse into health sciences education (HSE) offers immersive, interactive learning environments that simulate clinical scenarios. However, their adoption faces technological, pedagogical, and ethical challenges.

Aim

To assess the feasibility, opportunities, and barriers to integrating VR and the metaverse into HSE through a national, multidisciplinary project.

Methods

A multicenter qualitative study was conducted with 37 professionals from nine universities. Data were collected through discussion groups and analyzed using thematic and SWOT analyses. Themes such as technological barriers, educational benefits, and ethical concerns were identified.

Results

Key strengths include interdisciplinary expertise and institutional commitment to innovation. Weaknesses involve high costs and steep learning curves. Opportunities lie in enhancing skill acquisition, global collaboration, and virtual assessments. Threats include rapid technological changes and ethical considerations.

Conclusions

The metaverse and VR have transformative potential for HSE, but challenges such as cost, training, and ethical standards must be addressed. Strategic investment and robust ethical frameworks are essential for their successful implementation.

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元健康：健康科学教育发展的国家swot分析

将虚拟现实（VR）和虚拟世界整合到健康科学教育（HSE）中，提供了模拟临床场景的沉浸式互动学习环境。然而，它们的采用面临着技术、教学和伦理方面的挑战。目的通过一个全国性的、多学科的项目，评估将VR和元宇宙整合到HSE中的可行性、机会和障碍。方法对来自9所高校的37名专业人员进行多中心定性研究。通过小组讨论收集数据，并使用专题分析和SWOT分析进行分析。确定了技术壁垒、教育效益和伦理问题等主题。主要优势包括跨学科专业知识和机构对创新的承诺。缺点包括高成本和陡峭的学习曲线。机会在于加强技能获取、全球协作和虚拟评估。威胁包括快速的技术变革和道德考虑。结论：虚拟现实技术和虚拟现实技术在HSE方面具有变革潜力，但必须解决成本、培训和道德标准等挑战。战略投资和健全的道德框架对其成功实施至关重要。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty