ECoDN-Hub Project

In recent years earthquakes, floods, fires, pandemics and other disasters have revealed the unique challenges of health emergencies and the need for preparedness. The project will utilise Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) technology to support the digital transformation of healthcare education. By engaging with these innovative tools, students, educators, and nurses will enhance their digital readiness and adaptability. Participants will gain resilience in navigating and using digital resources effectively as well as gaining the skills to prepare for a technology-driven future. The project's emphasis on developing and strengthening core skills in disaster nursing demonstrates a commitment to excellence in learning and skills development.

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Project title

Enhancing Practices and Strengthening Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing through the Learning Hub (ECoDN-Hub)

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Coordinator organisation, project duration and budget

ECoDN-Hub is a Cooperation partnerships in higher education (KA220-HED) under the Erasmus+ Programme coordinated by Akdeniz University Nursing Faculty. ECoDN-Hub Project duration is 24 months, starting at 01/12/2024 and ending at 30/11/2026.

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The aim and objectives of ECoDN-Hub

The aim of the project is to enhance the practices and strengthen core skills in disaster nursing through innovative AR/VR-based educational tools. In order to achieve this aim, the following objectives have been set

• to develop core competencies by increasing the knowledge and skills of disaster nursing
• to support education by developing scenario-based AR/VR-based educational materials that will enable target groups to learn
• to create a learning hub in the disaster nursing field
• to increase the motivation for development of skills and acquire key competencies in disaster nursing
• to promote cooperation between academic institutions, stakeholders, and other interested groups

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The project target groups

Primary target groups are nursing students, nurse educators, nursing practitioners, secondary target groups are stakeholders and universities.