Exploring the educational value of an immersive virtual reality method within a continuing education module in nursing: a mixed methods study

Helen Kerr *, Matt Birch, Monica Donovan, Paul Best

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Abstract

Background
There are few studies exploring the potential educational value of immersive 360 video in continuing education in nursing. The research aim was to explore this methodology in continuing education in nursing.

Methods
A convergent parallel mixed methods design was adopted. The setting was a higher education university with eleven participants who were registered nurses. Data were collected at three time points and included surveys and focus groups.

Results
Data highlighted participants found the educational value related to the triggering of a deep reflective process, supported by the subsequent classroom discussion. Furthermore, there were nuances and complexities to be considered with a need to tailor material towards high acuity, low frequency, or challenging clinical events when considering content for the video in continuing education in nursing.

Conclusion
Immersive 360 videos are a potentially useful methodology in continuing education in nursing, however, the content must be tailored to the learning needs of the students. This study identifies reflection as a valuable process to structure learning from content in immersive 360 videos.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages8
JournalThe Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Early online date07 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusEarly online date - 07 Feb 2024

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