Our students Daria Karpova and Diana Silkina, who are enrolled in the Nursing programme taught in English, successfully presented their research at the 5th International Symposium of the Association of Healthcare Professionals of Serbia (UZPS), held from 8 to 11 October 2026 at the Royal Spa Hotel in Banja Koviljača.
This year’s symposium, entitled “Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – A Help or a Hindrance to Human-Centred Care?”, brought together healthcare professionals, lecturers, researchers and students from Serbia and abroad to exchange knowledge and experience and explore the opportunities and challenges that modern technologies bring to healthcare practice. The event held particular significance as it took place in the year marking the tenth anniversary of the Association of Healthcare Professionals of Serbia.
As part of the symposium programme, Daria Karpova and Diana Silkina presented their research entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: A Comparative Review of Cognitive Outcomes Between AI-Assisted and Traditional Study Methods”. Their work provides a comparative review of cognitive learning outcomes associated with AI-assisted and traditional study methods in nursing education.
Their research raised important questions about the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary higher education, the potential for personalised learning, and the development of the knowledge and competencies needed for future professional practice. The topic is particularly relevant as it connects technological advances with the education of healthcare professionals and explores how digital tools can enhance teaching and learning.
The students were mentored by Svetlana Nešović, who holds a specialist qualification in applied nursing. Throughout their presentation, they demonstrated a high level of preparation, commitment to research and professionalism. Their presentation provided an opportunity to share their research with an international audience and to represent ICEPS as a higher education institution that encourages students to take an active part in professional and scientific activities.
Meetings and discussions with experts and representatives of other educational and healthcare institutions facilitated the exchange of professional experience and opened up opportunities for future professional and academic collaboration. Our students’ participation in this international event highlights the importance of engaging in professional discussions and research during their studies. Such experiences enable students to broaden their knowledge, develop public speaking and professional communication skills, and gain valuable insights into current challenges and future directions in healthcare.
We congratulate Daria Karpova, Diana Silkina and their mentor, Svetlana Nešović, on successfully presenting their research and representing ICEPS at this international symposium.