Innovations in nurse education: creating the multisensory learning approach of The WISE Room.

Bruce, Tor Alexander, Flynn, Deborah, Simpson, Dominic, Peat, Alastair and Hill, Barry (2024) Innovations in nurse education: creating the multisensory learning approach of The WISE Room. British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 33 (15). pp. 726-733. ISSN 2052-2819

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Abstract

Nursing students often face anxiety and cognitive overload, leading to high attrition rates; meanwhile, traditional pastoral interventions have proved insufficient. A novel, digitally enhanced learning environment named The Wellbeing in Student Education (WISE) Room, was introduced as an alternative at a UK university. This study investigated the impact of The WISE Room, a 4m × 4m digital platform containing touch-interactive walls, co-created with students and academic staff, designed to promote insight through immersive experiences beyond traditional learning settings. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, collecting data from nursing students, healthcare staff and academic faculty. Data were collected at three stages, each corresponding with the iterative development of The WISE Room, including an evaluation of the intervention. Feedback from 240 participants was positive. In Phase 2 of the study, 93% of the 79 students and 21 staff who visited the room and completed a survey were satisfied with the room's suitability in three key areas: emotional wellbeing, academic readiness, and placement preparedness. The WISE Room has proved effective in supporting nursing students' wellbeing, and educational and placement preparation requirements. Its multisensory, digital and experiential nature is beneficial for students throughout their learner journey. Additional trials and content development will be required to enhance the learning and teaching experience further.

Item Type:	Article
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Keywords:	Female, Adult, Nursing education, Students, Nursing - psychology, Student wellbeing, Education, Nursing - methods, Humans, United Kingdom, Male, Learning, Immersive rooms, Human-computer interaction, Experiential learning, Preparation for practice, Educat
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Date Deposited:	02 Sep 2024 10:53
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2024 04:01
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19162

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