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Revista Iberoamericana de Educación e Investigación en Enfermería

Revista Iberoamericana de Educación e Investigación en Enfermería

DICIEMBRE 2025 N° 1 Volumen 15

Use of artificial intelligence tools in the teaching-learning of nursing students: a scoping review

Section: Reviews

Authors

1Antônio Alves de Sousa Filho, 2João Thadeu da Silva, 3Edina Maria Araújo, 4Emanuela Gomes Falcão, 5Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho, 6Saiwori de Jesus Silva Bezerra dos Anjos

Position

  • Mestrando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0805-3209
  • Mestrando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3490-061X
  • Mestranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3127-0516
  • Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0805-3209
  • Pós doutora e docente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3406-9685
  • Doutora e docente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cuidados Clínicos em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPCCLIS). Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE). Brazil. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7559-8471

    • Contact email: niofillho@gmail.com

    Abstract

    Objective: to map in the literature the use of artificial intelligence-based tools in the education of nursing students.

    Methods: this is a scoping review guided by the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer’s Manual, conducted in seven electronic databases and repositories of theses and dissertations. The protocol for this review was registered in the Open Science Framework. The results were managed using the Rayyan software for title and abstract screening, full-text selection, and duplicate removal. Since the study used public data, ethical committee approval was not required.

    Results: the 13 analyzed studies demonstrate a positive impact of various AI-based tools in nursing education. Tools such as ePULab, virtual reality simulations, and high-fidelity technologies improved students' knowledge acquisition and technical skills. Virtual counseling applications and chatbots enhanced communication skills interactively. Additionally, tools like Deepgram and ChatGPT provided personalized feedback, contributing to a safer and more immersive learning environment, strengthening clinical practice with greater confidence among participants. Conclusion: with technological advancements, AI-based tools are increasingly being used to improve communication and expand information dissemination, including in academic training.

    Keywords:

    nursing students; artificial intelligence; nursing education

    Versión en Español

    Título:

    Uso de herramientas de inteligencia artificial en el aprendizaje de estudiantes de enfermería: revisión de alcance

    Artículo completo no disponible en este idioma / Full article is not available in this language

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