Nursing Students’ Experience of Using HoloPatient During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Abstract

Background: This study examined nursing students’ experiences of using HoloPatient to learn COVID-19-related patient care. Method: In this qualitative descriptive study, focus group interviews were held virtually with 30 nursing student participants in South Korea. Data were analyzed using a mixed content analysis. Results: Participants reported satisfaction associated with having gained patient assessment and critical thinking skills, self-confidence, and knowledge about the care of patients with COVID-19. Conclusion: HoloPatient in nursing education can improve learning motivation, critical thinking skills, and confidence. Efforts should be made to engage users by providing an orientation, supplementary materials, and an environment conducive to learning. © 2023 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning