Developing a Smartphone App With Augmented Reality to Support Virtual Learning of Nursing Students on Heart Failure

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2021.02.003
• Publication Date: 2021-04-08T20:01:34Z
• Authors: Valerie M. Herbert; Raymond J. Perry; Christina A. LeBlanc; Kaitlyn N. Haase; Richard R. Corey; Nicholas A. Giudice; Caitlin Howell
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 4. Education; 3. Good health

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to develop an Augmented Reality (AR) app on heart failure for remote training of nursing students and compare it against recorded video lecture. We conducted a quasi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design with junior nursing students. Methods The experimental group used the self-paced app; the control group viewed the same content using pre-recorded video lecture. Results There were no significant differences in learning, although more students indicated that they preferred the AR app. Conclusion As a stand-alone teaching method, AR apps may perform as well as video lectures and may encourage student engagement.