CUT Joins Erasmus+ project to enhance pediatric nursing education
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is participating in the Erasmus+ research project “Extended Reality Learning Framework for Pediatric Nursing Students – PeDXR.”
According to a CUT press release the Department of Nursing is partnering with the academic institutions Thomas More Kempen (Belgium), Medical University Sofia (Bulgaria), the IT services company Theofanis Alexandridis Kai Sia EE (Greece) and the Hellenic Pediatric Nursing Association (Greece). The initiative is coordinated by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
The PeDXR project aims to create an innovative learning framework that leverages Extended Reality (XR) technologies to train pediatric nursing students. This framework will provide a structured approach to pediatric nursing education, combining XR tools with best practices and educational programs. The goal is to enhance the quality of care provided by future nurses through hands-on learning experiences in virtual environments.
Pediatric nursing students will use th
e XR Application (XRA) to engage in realistic simulations of healthcare scenarios, allowing them to develop critical skills and confidence in a safe, controlled setting. The project also seeks to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange among European institutions, with potential adoption by other universities across Europe.
Source: Cyprus News Agency