Use of theory to guide integration of virtual reality technology in nursing education: A scoping study

ElsevierVolume 44, January–February 2023, Pages 1-7Journal of Professional NursingHighlights•

Academic nurse educations are increasingly using virtual reality (VR) as a pedagogical tool for student learning.

VR can enable an individual to experience and respond to an environment as if it is their “real-world” (Bailenson, 2018).

Nursing theories or conceptual models are infrequently used to guide the integration of VR technology for learning.

More research is needed on theories and conceptual models to guide use of VR technology for nursing curricular needs.

AbstractBackground

There is growing interest among academic nurse educators in using virtual reality (VR) environments as a pedagogical tool to enhance student learning.

Purpose

The aim of this scoping study was to identify the theories or conceptual models that informed the application of virtual reality technology in nursing education programs.

Methods

A scoping study using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework was conducted. A search strategy recommended and executed by a research librarian yielded 18 final articles for review.

Findings

There is limited use of theory or a conceptual model, particularly of nursing origin, to guide the integration of VR technology for student learning.

Discussion

More research is needed to define best practices for application of VR technology for specific curricular needs, and for theory development based on specific concepts and disciplinary perspectives of learning.

Keywords

Nursing

Nursing education

Virtual reality

Conceptual models

Conceptual frameworks

Theoretical models

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