Enhancing Nursing Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults Through an Artificial Intelligence Virtual Simulation: A Mixed-Method Design

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The projected increase from 58 million older adults in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 in the United States highlights the urgency of preparing nursing students to care for this aging population. However, studies reveal negative attitudes among nursing students toward older adults. A three-phased educational intervention that included an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven virtual simulation was implemented to address this. AI-generated simulations promise to expose marginalized groups and strengthen future nurses' knowledge, skills, and attitudes. METHODS: = 151). RESULTS: = 0.06). The qualitative analysis indicated that the attitudes impacted were challenging and overcoming ageism, increased empathy and patience, and enhanced communication skills. CONCLUSIONS: Utilizing artificial intelligence technology during educational events effectively yields measurable learning outcomes. Cultivating positive attitudes toward older adults is essential for competent care in an aging society. This study was prospectively approved by the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) on 30 July 2021, IRB-FY22-3.

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