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Mixed reality simulation to enhance neonatal care skills in nursing students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Prelicensure nursing students may face restricted access to hands-on training in neonatal care, especially in high-risk and gender-sensitive environments. Aim This study examined whether mixed reality (MR) simulation using HoloLens 2 could enhance engagement, performance confidence, and learning flow in neonatal nursing education. Methods A quasi-experimental design was used with 30 nursing students assigned to intervention (MR-based training) or control (text-based learning) groups. Participants completed pre- and post-tests assessing key learning outcomes. Results MR-based training significantly improved learning interest ( p = 0.012), performance confidence ( p < 0.001), and postintervention learning flow ( p < 0.001) compared to the control. Significant group effects were observed for all outcomes, with performance confidence also showing a significant interaction effect ( p = 0.006). Participants reported high usability, strong immersion, and high educational satisfaction with the MR training experience. Conclusions MR simulation supports immersive and equitable clinical training in neonatal care, helping to bridge theory–practice gaps in nursing education. These findings support its integration into undergraduate and prelicensure nursing curricula, including associate degree programs, to enhance skill acquisition and learner engagement.

Source: Teaching and learning in nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2025.07.027

Author: Ah Rim Kim

Institution: Far East University

Language: English

Topic: Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,700