AI simulation induced higher state anxiety than standardized patient simulation in one RCT, while qualitative studies reported reduced anxiety¶
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q3 i? Affective outcomes diverged across designs: one RCT documented higher state anxiety with AI simulation, yet qualitative studies highlighted reduced anxiety. → Jiang Hongzhan 2026
Evidence¶
Jiang Hongzhan 2026¶
Jiang Hongzhan, Wang Ziyan, Shen Wanting, Meng Meiqi, Yang Dan, Li Xuejing, Hao Yufang. (2026). AI-Powered Simulation for Nursing Education: Mixed Methods Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.2196/95167
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In the attitude and self-efficacy assessment section, the review reports that anxiety measured with the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory showed "AI simulation induced higher state anxiety compared to standard patient simulation" in the RCT by Simsek-Cetinkaya and Cakir.
"One study [37] reported that AI simulation induced higher state anxiety compared to standard patient simulation."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Affect Regulation — outcome: instruction changes it
- Academic Anxiety — outcome: instruction changes it
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AI simulation induced higher state anxiety than standardized patient simulation in one RCT, while qualitative studies reported reduced anxiety |
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AI simulation induced higher state anxiety than standardized patient simulation in one RCT, while qualitative studies reported reduced anxiety |
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