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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Practice Education in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Kuemju Park

    (Department of Nursing, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 18323, Republic of Korea)

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Background: This study aimed to investigate and analyze the remote teaching methods implemented in nursing education and clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim of developing post-pandemic educational strategies. Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered to 92 full-time nursing professors nationwide, who were responsible for clinical courses in adult nursing. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS. Results: The majority (96.7%) of the participants implemented remote clinical practice during COVID-19. The primary teaching methods included virtual simulation programs (76.1%) and online nursing skills programs (75%). The clinical scenarios were primarily instructor-developed (63%) or drawn from virtual simulation cases (54.3%). Most professors (69.6%) modified their evaluation methods, and 85.9% reported changes in their assignment structures compared to their pre-pandemic practice. Conclusions: This study provides valuable insights into the effective remote clinical practice in nursing education, identifying specific programs and implementation considerations suitable for post-pandemic educational environments.

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  • Kuemju Park, 2025. "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Practice Education in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(4), pages 1-12, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:4:p:577-:d:1629444
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