Can wearable electronic devices bring a new paradigm to simulations in healthcare education? A scoping review

Identifier:  imarina:9469705

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9469705

Authors:  Vidiella, Astrid; Reverte-Villarroya, Silvia; Palau, Ramon

Abstract:
Objectives: This study aimed to review the use of wearable electronic devices as a support tool in the teach-ing-learning process for healthcare professionals. Design: A scoping review was conducted to analyze existing literature on the role of wearables in medical and nursing education. Data Sources: A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases between September and November 2024. Review Methods: Peer-reviewed, English-language articles published between 2014 and 2024 were included. Articles were screened for relevance, and a total of 20 studies were selected for final review based on prede-fined inclusion criteria. Results: The findings suggest that wearables enhance student motivation and learning outcomes by providing real-time feedback and objective assessments. However, despite these advantages, challenges such as imple-mentation batiers and validation concerns remain. Conclusions: Wearable technology shows promise in healthcare education, but further research is necessary to establish it effectiveness in skills development and long-term training models. 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)