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Nursing Students& Breastfeeding Education& Simulation

The Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Education on Nursing Students' Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, Confidence, and Satisfaction.

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06116448
Enrollment
44
Registered
2023-11-03
Start date
2022-11-04
Completion date
2023-01-11
Last updated
2023-11-03

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Conditions

Breastfeeding

Keywords

breastfeeding, nursing students, Nursing Research, Educational

Brief summary

The study aimed to determine the effect of different simulation methods on nursing students' self-confidence, satisfaction, and clinical breastfeeding management knowledge and skills in managing and supporting breastfeeding in the early postpartum period.

Detailed description

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of simulation-based training methods in improving the breastfeeding management knowledge and skills of third-year nursing students. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups. The results of the intervention groups that received high-fidelity, hybrid, and telesimulation training were compared with a control group that received traditional training. A clinical follow-up phase was conducted after the interventions to evaluate their impact. The study used various data collection tools to measure different factors, including knowledge and skills, confidence in learning, satisfaction, training satisfaction, and self-assessment of simulations.

Interventions

The high-fidelity simulation involved a student and a computer-based mannikin. Prior to the start of the scenario, a pre-briefing session was provided. The scenario was executed with the help of the researcher from the control room. The student's performance during the simulation was recorded with video. Each simulation lasted around 30 minutes. Following the simulation, a debriefing session was held with the student, and feedback was provided. Scales were used to assess the implementation of the practices.

The hybrid simulation involved a student and a standardized patient. The patient wore a wearable breast model and held a model baby. Prior to the start of the scenario, a pre-briefing session was provided. The student's performance during the simulation was recorded with video. Each simulation lasted around 30 minutes. Following the simulation, a debriefing session was held with the student, and feedback was provided. Scales were used to assess the implementation of the practices.

The telesimulation involved a student and a standardized patient. The patient wore a wearable breast model and held a model baby. Students and patients communicated via video conferencing. Prior to the start of the scenario, a pre-briefing session was provided. The student's performance during the simulation was recorded with video. Each simulation lasted around 30 minutes. Following the simulation, a debriefing session was held with the student, and feedback was provided. Scales were used to assess the implementation of the practices.

Sponsors

Ege University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Masking description

The students who participated in the research were unaware of which group they were assigned to and attended the practices accordingly. During the clinical follow-up phase, a clinical breastfeeding nurse evaluated the practices using a checklist but did not know which group the students belonged to.

Intervention model description

prospective, parallel, randomized, controlled quasi-experiment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

The voluntarily agree to participate in the study Not having experience with simulation Being a 3rd 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.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
breastfeeding management knowledgechange from before implemention and 5th week of after practiceThe researchers developed a measurement tool to assess information. 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 47 points.
breastfeeding management skillsthrough simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeks and through clinical practices completion, an average of 5 weeksThe researchers developed a checklist to assess skills. The tool uses a scoring system where correct practice receives one point and incorrect statements receive zero points. The checklist consists of seven sections. The number of items in each section ranges from 4 to 14.
Evaluation of Breastfeeding Educationchange from before implemention and 5th week of after practiceThe researchers developed a measurement tool to assess breastfeeding education. The form items are evaluated as feeling adequate or inadequate (1 or 0 points). The total score ranges from 0 to 27 points.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
students' self-confidence and satisfactionthrough simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeksIt 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.
self-evaluationthrough simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeksThe self-report scale assesses the impact of simulation lab practices on nursing students' professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes.The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0 and the highest score is 92.
education methods satisfactionthrough simulation practices completion, an average of 5 weeks and through clinical practices completion, an average of 5 weeksIt 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.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026