Article
Concept Maps in Nursing Education: A Historical Literature Review and Research Directions
The Journal of Nursing Education
(2016)
Abstract
Background: Although concept mapping was created in the early 1980s, research in nursing education first appeared in 1992. This literature review analyzes the impact of concept mapping in nursing education.
Method: A total of 221 articles, books, and book chapters were reviewed on the topic of concept mapping in nursing education.
Results: Results indicate that concept-mapping research progressed from the emergence state, to an expansion and adaptation stage, to an established stage.
Conclusion: Nursing education could benefit from further research on applying concept map scoring formulas, using concept maps with simulation, developing knowledge models, and creating concept map-centered learning environments.
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Publication Date
November 1, 2016
DOI
doi:10.3928/01484834-20161011-05
Citation Information
Barbara Daley, Sarah Morgan and Sarah Black Beman. "Concept Maps in Nursing Education: A Historical Literature Review and Research Directions" The Journal of Nursing Education Vol. 55 Iss. 11 (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sarah-beman/2/