Exploring the impact of active learning strategies on learning outcomes and educational experiences in undergraduate nursing education: a qualitative descriptive study

Abstract Background Active learning is increasingly promoted in nursing education as a student-centred and andragogical approach that enhances engagement, competence, and clinical reasoning. However, limited qualitative evidence explores how students and educators experience active learning and its influence on learning outcomes within real educational contexts. Objective To provide a comprehensive description of how active learning strategies influence learning outcomes and educational experien