TY - JOUR
T1 - A systematic review of the experience of using Second Life in the education of undergraduate nurses
AU - Irwin, Pauletta
AU - Coutts, Rosanne
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2015/10/1
Y1 - 2015/10/1
N2 - BACKGROUND: The virtual world of Second Life® is an emerging technology that is being considered as a simulation methodology for the education of professionals. Particularly for nursing, the adoption of simulation, although a response to technological advancement, is occurring during changes in population health care needs, the resultant impact on the workforce, and also the changing profile of students. METHOD: This systematic review aimed to establish the current applications of Second Life in the education of undergraduate nursing students. Databases searched were CINAHL®, Medline®, Education Research Complete™, ERIC™, Computers and Applied Sciences Complete™, and Library, Information Sciences and Technology™. RESULTS: Fourteen studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Evidence identified included the themes of transferability from theory to practice, focus on learner centeredness, and evaluative processes. CONCLUSION: This review demonstrates that positive learning outcomes are achievable in Second Life. Evaluative research is in an early stage, and further investigation is warranted.
AB - BACKGROUND: The virtual world of Second Life® is an emerging technology that is being considered as a simulation methodology for the education of professionals. Particularly for nursing, the adoption of simulation, although a response to technological advancement, is occurring during changes in population health care needs, the resultant impact on the workforce, and also the changing profile of students. METHOD: This systematic review aimed to establish the current applications of Second Life in the education of undergraduate nursing students. Databases searched were CINAHL®, Medline®, Education Research Complete™, ERIC™, Computers and Applied Sciences Complete™, and Library, Information Sciences and Technology™. RESULTS: Fourteen studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Evidence identified included the themes of transferability from theory to practice, focus on learner centeredness, and evaluative processes. CONCLUSION: This review demonstrates that positive learning outcomes are achievable in Second Life. Evaluative research is in an early stage, and further investigation is warranted.
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U2 - 10.3928/01484834-20150916-05
DO - 10.3928/01484834-20150916-05
M3 - Article
C2 - 26431517
SN - 0148-4834
VL - 54
SP - 572
EP - 577
JO - Journal of Nursing Education
JF - Journal of Nursing Education
IS - 10
ER -