Effect of simulation-based postpartum hemorrhage management on midwifery students’ skill levels: A randomized controlled trial


AKER S., AYDIN KARTAL Y.

Clinical Simulation in Nursing, cilt.114, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 114
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ecns.2026.101926
  • Dergi Adı: Clinical Simulation in Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Education, High-ndelity simulation training, Midwifery, Postpartum hemorrhage, Self-efficacy, Students
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: To evaluate the effects of simulation-based postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management training on midwifery students' practice skills, satisfaction, self-confidence, and self-efficacy. Methods: This randomized, parallel-group trial was conducted with third-year midwifery students (N=78). Participants were assigned to an intervention group (high-fidelity simulator) or a control group (standard adult patient model). Data were collected at three time points: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Results: The intervention group achieved significantly higher PPH management scores at post-test (p=0.004) and follow-up (p=0.015). Post-test self-efficacy was also significantly higher (p=0.003). Conclusion: High-fidelity simulation enhanced students’ PPH management skills and short-term gains in self-efficacy with standard practice.