Using Augmented Reality to Foster Clinical Readiness and Critical Thinking in Nursing Education

Abstract

This pilot study utilized augmented reality (AR) case scenario posters in foundational coursework to determine if the use of AR posters is an effective teaching strategy when compared with traditional paper case studies. Seventy-nine students participated in this descriptive, comparative study. Overall, the number of correct student responses increased from the pretest to the posttest in all groups; the experimental group was very satisfied with the AR teaching methodology. Because of the increase in knowledge and high student satisfaction, findings suggest that AR posters may be useful in the education of nursing students.