Promoting Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy in Nursing Students Through AI-Powered Podcasting: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Background: Nursing education faces challenges in developing critical thinking and digital literacy among Generation Z students, particularly in maternal–newborn care contexts where evidence-based practice is essential. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an AI-assisted podcasting intervent...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 127 - 147 |
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| Formato: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Apr2026
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