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Article
The Potential of 3-D Virtual Worlds in Professional Nursing Education
Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Research and Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3-D) virtual worlds (VWs), such as Second Life, are actively being explored for their potential use in health care and nursing professional education and even for practice. The relevance of this e-learning innovation on a large scale for teaching students and professionals is yet to be demonstrated and variables influencing adoption, such as increased knowledge, self-directed learning, and peer collaboration, by academics, and health care professionals requires empirical research.
DOI
10.3233/978-1-60750-024-7-582
Citation Information
Hansen MM, Murray PJ, Erdley WS. The potential of 3-D virtual worlds in professional nursing education. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2009;146:582-6.