Nursing Open (10/06/26) Moon, Sun-Hee; Kim, Boyoung
A qualitative study explored perceptions of electrocardiography (ECG) education and ways to better prepare nurses for evolving clinical environments. The study featured group interviews with 27 nursing students, clinical nurses and nurse educators. Analysis identified four key themes: the growing clinical importance of ECG interpretation and expanding nursing responsibilities, barriers that create a disconnect between classroom learning and clinical practice, the value of experiential learning in fostering motivation, and professional growth and opportunities for educational innovation, including integrated curricula, simulation-based training, artificial intelligence-assisted learning, and gamification to support engagement, repeated practice, and long-term competency development. Participants emphasized that bridging the theory-practice gap requires context-based training, organizational support, skilled educators, and active learner participation. The findings suggest that structured, simulation-enhanced, and AI-supported ECG education can improve clinical decision-making, strengthen teamwork and communication, reduce stress associated with patient assessment and ultimately enhance patient safety, particularly in high-acuity and resource-limited healthcare settings.
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