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NCT Number: NCT06241443

Nursing Students & Positive Birth Perception & Simulation

The study aimed to investigate the impact of simulation-based training on nursing students' perception of positive birth and natural birthing approaches.

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Key information

Conditions

Childbirth Problems

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ege Univesity

Izmir, 3500, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study aimed to determine whether simulation-based training could improve the perception of positive birth and natural birthing approaches among fourth-year nursing students. The study used a randomized controlled quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test. The intervention group received hybrid simulation, while the other received video-modeling training. The study used several tools to assess the impact of the training, including the Demographic Information Form, Natural Birth Approach Questionnaire, Student Satisfaction and Confidence in Learning Scale, Satisfaction with Education Methods Questionnaire, and Natural Birth Approach Clinical Skills Guide.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The voluntarily agree to participate in the study Not having experience with simulation Being a 4th year nursing undergraduate student not working as a nurse

Exclusion criteria

  • During the study, participants must complete all forms, attend all theoretical training, and remain in the study until completion.

Treatment and study plan

hybrid simulation

Other

During the hybrid simulation, a student and a standardized patient participated. The patient wore a wearable pregnancy model. Before the start of the "Natural Birth Approach Scenario, a pre-briefing session was conducted. The student's performance during the simulation was recorded on video, and each simulation lasted approximately 30 minutes. After the simulation, a debriefing session was held with the student, and feedback was given. Scales were used to evaluate the implementation of the practices.

video-modeling

Other

The students in the group had the opportunity to learn through an educational video that followed the "Natural Birth Approach Scenario." Afterward, they put their knowledge into practice and were evaluated using the Birth Approach Clinical Skills Guide. A feedback session followed the practice session. Finally, they were assessed using scales to measure their performance.

Primary outcomes

  1. Natural Birth Approach Questionnaire

    Time frame: change from before implemention and 4th week of after practice

    The researchers developed a measurement tool to assess students' knowledge, opinions, and approaches to natural birth. The tool uses a scoring system where correct statements receive one point and incorrect statements receive zero points. The total score ranges from 0 to 100 points.

  2. students' self-confidence and satisfaction

    Time frame: through simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeks

    It is a scale published by the National League for Nurses (NLN) to measure students' attitudes and beliefs about simulation.The highest score that can be obtained from the scale is 65 and the lowest score is 13.

  3. education methods satisfaction

    Time frame: through simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeks

    It evaluates the degree of contentment of the student with the teaching methodology implemented.In evaluating the satisfaction with training methods, students are scored from 20 to 80.

  4. Natural Birth Approach Skills

    Time frame: through simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeks

    The researchers developed a checklist to assess skills. Each item was evaluated on a 3-point scale indicating inadequacy, partial sufficiency, or sufficiency. The checklist consists of 21 items. The total score ranges from 21 to 63 points.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ege University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Simulation-Based Education on Positive Birth Perception and Natural Birth Approach

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 5, 2024
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2024

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