Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study
Background: The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is on the rise in nursing education. In the field of healthcare, ChatGPT can offer unique opportunities to enhance the learning and clinical practice of nursing students. However, it is still necessary to explore how this tool af...
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| description | Background: The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is on the rise in nursing education. In the field of healthcare, ChatGPT can offer unique opportunities to enhance the learning and clinical practice of nursing students. However, it is still necessary to explore how this tool affects students' performance and perception in their nursing education. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ChatGPT on nursing students' education and determine how it influences their learning outcomes. Design: This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design. Setting: The study was conducted in the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of León, Spain. Participants: Ninety-eight nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Care and Services Management course during the second semester of 2024 participated in the study. Methods: Data were collected using three validated questionnaires that assessed sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of artificial intelligence, and perceptions of using ChatGPT as an educational tool. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 29.1. Results: Students who used ChatGPT showed a significant improvement in their academic grades (p < 0.05). Additionally, 89.5 % of the students reported significant improvements in their academic performance. Women perceived ChatGPT as especially useful for completing academic tasks (85.14 % versus 50.00 % in men, p = 0.003). A positive correlation was observed between prior use of ChatGPT and GPA (ρ = 0.240, p = 0.026). Conclusions: ChatGPT is a valuable tool that enhances the learning and satisfaction of nursing students. Its integration into nursing education programs not only boosts academic performance but also promotes the adoption of technological innovations in professional training. Continuous incorporation of AI tools in education is recommended to improve academic outcomes and prepare students for evolving healthcare environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6fb1a073de2c407d9f7c387adb5fab3a2025-01-17T04:51:38ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01111e41559Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional studyAlberto Gonzalez-Garcia0David Bermejo-Martinez1Ana Isabel Lopez-Alonso2Bibiana Trevisson-Redondo3Cristian Martín-Vázquez4Silvia Perez-Gonzalez5CUHUSAL-BPS Teaching Innovation Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Universidad de León, 24007, León, Spain; Corresponding author. Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Universidad de León, Campus Vegazana s/n, 24007, León, Spain.CUHUSAL-BPS Teaching Innovation Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Campus de Ponferrada, Universidad de León, 24401, León, SpainCUHUSAL-BPS Teaching Innovation Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Universidad de León, 24007, León, SpainCUHUSAL-BPS Teaching Innovation Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Campus de Ponferrada, Universidad de León, 24401, León, SpainCUHUSAL-BPS Teaching Innovation Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Campus de Ponferrada, Universidad de León, 24401, León, SpainFaculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and physiotherapy department, Universidad de León, 24007, León, SpainBackground: The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is on the rise in nursing education. In the field of healthcare, ChatGPT can offer unique opportunities to enhance the learning and clinical practice of nursing students. However, it is still necessary to explore how this tool affects students' performance and perception in their nursing education. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ChatGPT on nursing students' education and determine how it influences their learning outcomes. Design: This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design. Setting: The study was conducted in the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of León, Spain. Participants: Ninety-eight nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Care and Services Management course during the second semester of 2024 participated in the study. Methods: Data were collected using three validated questionnaires that assessed sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of artificial intelligence, and perceptions of using ChatGPT as an educational tool. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 29.1. Results: Students who used ChatGPT showed a significant improvement in their academic grades (p < 0.05). Additionally, 89.5 % of the students reported significant improvements in their academic performance. Women perceived ChatGPT as especially useful for completing academic tasks (85.14 % versus 50.00 % in men, p = 0.003). A positive correlation was observed between prior use of ChatGPT and GPA (ρ = 0.240, p = 0.026). Conclusions: ChatGPT is a valuable tool that enhances the learning and satisfaction of nursing students. Its integration into nursing education programs not only boosts academic performance but also promotes the adoption of technological innovations in professional training. Continuous incorporation of AI tools in education is recommended to improve academic outcomes and prepare students for evolving healthcare environments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024175901ChatGPTNursing educationArtificial intelligenceAcademic performanceTechnological innovationsStudent perceptions |
| spellingShingle | Alberto Gonzalez-Garcia David Bermejo-Martinez Ana Isabel Lopez-Alonso Bibiana Trevisson-Redondo Cristian Martín-Vázquez Silvia Perez-Gonzalez Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study Heliyon ChatGPT Nursing education Artificial intelligence Academic performance Technological innovations Student perceptions |
| title | Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Impact of ChatGPT usage on nursing students education: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | impact of chatgpt usage on nursing students education a cross sectional study |
| topic | ChatGPT Nursing education Artificial intelligence Academic performance Technological innovations Student perceptions |
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