Innovation in the Use of Active Learning Methods and ICT in Health Sciences Education: A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.55204/trc.v6i2.e763Keywords:
information and communication technologies, active learning, clinical simulation, nursing education, narrative reviewAbstract
Information and communication technologies (ICT), integrated with active learning methodologies, offer new opportunities to strengthen the education of healthcare professionals. This study aimed to analyze the scientific evidence on the use of ICT-supported active learning methodologies and their relationship with nursing students' learning, considering comparisons with traditional teaching methods. A narrative review was conducted through a structured literature search in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, guided by the PICO framework. A total of 45 studies were identified, of which 18 underwent full-text review and seven met the selection criteria. The findings showed favorable effects of clinical simulation, high-fidelity simulation, virtual reality, and other active learning strategies on knowledge acquisition, clinical skills, critical thinking, communication, confidence, and student satisfaction. Benefits were also identified in learner autonomy and clinical decision-making. It was concluded that ICT-supported active learning methodologies represent promising educational strategies for strengthening nursing education. However, more methodologically rigorous research and longitudinal evaluations are needed to determine their sustained effectiveness.Downloads
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