摘要
objective: to highlight the contributions of the application of virtual learning objects (ovas) for the learning process in health and nursing. methods: a systematic review was conducted using the databases of pubmed / medline, scopus, cinahl and isi web of knowledge. we analyzed 13 studies, published in the english language, for the period of 2004 to 2008. results: the predominate research about ovas was developed with a focus on patients (50%), students (38.4%) and healthcare professionals (7.1%). with regard to the levels of evidence, 30.8% of the studies were classified as level ii and level iii-1, respectively, and 30.4% were level iv. conclusion: the ovas have contributed significantly to the increase in knowledge and learning in patients, students and caregivers, providing a promising perspective for education in health and nursing.