Exploring Nursing Students' Experience and Attitudes Towards High Fidelity Simulation-based Learning Approach in Maternal and Infant Care: A Mixed Method Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- High Fidelity Simulation Training
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
- Enrollment
- 158
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Self efficacy on basic breastfeeding knowledge and skills with a self-rated breastfeeding ability tool
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 10 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Study type: clinical trial - randomized control trial Primary purpose: to explore the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) interventions, specifically scenario-based training with pre-briefing and de-briefing on (1) knowledge and self-efficacy (2) problem solving abilities, (3) the learning experience among nursing students in baby care and breastfeeding, as compared to traditional training.
Primary outcome: breastfeeding self-efficacy scores and knowledge in the intervention compared to the control group Secondary outcome: Simulation Design Scale and Education Practices Questionnaire
Detailed Description
Background and Rationale of Study: Nursing students commonly reported feeling unprepared in maternity and infant care clinical setting or lack competencies. Additionally, nurses are concerned about the clinical reasoning skills of new graduates, which may lead to poor quality of infants or maternal outcomes. Despite this importance, it is difficult to provide more clinical opportunities especially during COVID pandemics. High-fidelity simulation-based learning (HFS) can help to bridge the gap between theory and practice, with manikin citing the similarities to practice in a 'real' situation. By incorporating different scenarios, prebriefing and debriefing into the HFS, students can enhance their learning experience. However, there is a lack of studies specifically examining the use of HFS in baby care and breastfeeding among nursing students. The impact of HFS on learning outcomes, including knowledge and skills, problem solving abilities, and learning experience are unclear.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •undergraduate nursing students
- •newly enrolled obstetric course
- •can provide consent for simulation confidentiality
- •do not have previous clinical experience or training in obstetrical units
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Self efficacy on basic breastfeeding knowledge and skills with a self-rated breastfeeding ability tool
Time Frame: 5min
37-items modified version was designed to estimate self-efficacy in performing tasks of different complexity, relating to breastfeeding support 1. - Very simple for me to do 2. - Easy for me to do 3. - Difficult for me to do 4. - Very hard for me to do For each question: minimum value = 1 and maximum value = 4 The higher scores mean a worst outcome (lower self efficacy).
Level of knowledge and skill in caring for newborn baby and breastfeeding
Time Frame: 4min
20 items 1. True 2. May be true 3. I dont know 4 = May be false 5 = False (for correct answer: 5 marks per questions, max total: 100) (for wrong answer: -5 marks per questions, min total: -100) (for may be: 2 to -2 marks; for i dont know: 0 marks) For each question: minimum value = -5 and maximum value = 5 The higher scores mean a better outcome (better knowledge).
Secondary Outcomes
- Simulation Design Scale (SDS)(3min)
- Education Practices Questionnaire (EPS)(3min)