Todd Stretton, Thomas Cochrane, Charles Sevigny, Joseph Rathner
Exploring mobile mixed reality for critical thinking in nursing and healthcare education: A systematic review
Nurse education today
2016 solomon islands national university developed implemented countrys first nursing specialisation child health bachelor nursing child health qualitative study aimed explore experiences first cohort students n 14 course order evaluate programme bachelor nursing child health implemented 2016 develop nurses knowledge skills child health improve child health outcomes qualitative evaluation study used exploratory descriptive design 14 nurses constituted first cohort students selected study participants individual semistructured interviews conducted august december 2018 thematic analysis undertaken following braun clarke sixphase process generate themes subthemes data consolidated criteria reporting qualitative research checklist guided reporting study interviews revealed important feedback course including areas strengthen avenues improve future four themes emerged learning bachelor nursing child health support course challenges experienced course suggested course improvements future study found theoretical sessions combined practical interactive activities effective learning theoretical concepts related clinical applications skills although support generally available course participants emphasised responsibility take lead learning seek support required lack mentoring combined logistical difficulties perceived barriers learning participant recommendations support development child health nursing specialisation specific strengthening areas teaching mentoring logistics course curriculum human material resources given potential benefits increasing nurses knowledge skills child health paediatric care reducing neonatal child mortality morbidity ongoing support implementation course solomon islands broadly across pacific region recommended provision support local regional global responsibility indeed sustainable development goal 3c calls substantial increase health financing recruitment development training retention health workforce low middleincome countries results evaluation demonstrate positive aspects course relation content curriculum delivery strategies well identifying areas refinement strengthening required