Clinical Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Nursing Students and Implications for Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused difficulties in the organization of clinical classes for nursing students. It is therefore important to explore students' experiences related to participation in clinical classes during the pandemic and to draw conclusions that will allow for the introduction of...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-05, Vol.19 (10), p.6352
Main Authors: Dziurka, Magdalena, Machul, Michał, Ozdoba, Patrycja, Obuchowska, Anna, Kotowski, Michał, Grzegorczyk, Aleksandra, Pydyś, Aleksandra, Dobrowolska, Beata
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Artificial intelligence
Computer applications
Content analysis
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Decision making
Education
Higher education institutions
Internships
Interviews
Learning
Medical research
Nursing
Nursing education
Pandemics
Qualitative research
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Simulation
Skills
Students
Teaching methods
Telemedicine
Virtual reality
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic has caused difficulties in the organization of clinical classes for nursing students. It is therefore important to explore students' experiences related to participation in clinical classes during the pandemic and to draw conclusions that will allow for the introduction of innovations enabling the development of the required professional competencies as part of training during current and future pandemic restrictions. In this study, we aimed to explore the experiences of nursing students related to clinical education during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify practical implications for this education in the future. A qualitative study was performed based on individual interviews among Polish nursing students ( = 20). The study is reported using the COREQ checklist. Content analysis was applied, and five main categories were identified, including 'the key role of clinical mentor', 'theory-practice gap', 'ambivalent emotions and ethical challenges', 'to be part of the team', and 'strengthened professional identity'. The results of our research indicate that higher education institutions should implement clear strategies to support students, both in terms of psychological support and compensation of professional skills, the development of which might be limited during the pandemic. Modern technologies, including medical simulations, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine should be used in the practical teaching of nursing students to educate them on how to cope with difficult, new situations, build decision-making skills, and solve problems.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph19106352