Yoodli: AI-Enabled Feedback to Enhance Communication Confidence in Undergraduate Nursing Students

An AI-enabled speech feedback tool, Yoodli, was integrated into an undergraduate Relationship-Centered Care nursing course to facilitate the development of interpersonal therapueitc communication skills. Using Yoodli, students recorded short peer interviews, received real-time analytics on clarity, filler words, and pacing, and reflected on their growth while also providing peer feedback. Results from 55 participants showed significant improvements in communication confidence and peer connectedness, highlighting Yoodli’s potential as a scalable, innovative teaching strategy in nursing education.