Education, Maternal Health
Conditions
Keywords
Simulation-based training, Midwives, Safe motherhood, Intrinsic motivation, Randomized controlled trial, Obstetric simulation
Brief summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based childbirth management training on safe motherhood practices and intrinsic motivation among midwives. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving simulation-based training or a control group receiving no additional training. Outcomes will be assessed using validated scales before and after the intervention.
Detailed description
Simulation-based training is an effective educational approach that allows healthcare professionals to develop clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based childbirth management training on safe motherhood practices and intrinsic motivation among midwives. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 132 midwives will be included and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured simulation-based training program over five days, including obstetric scenarios such as normal delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and other obstetric emergencies. Each session will include pre-briefing, simulation practice, and debriefing. The control group will continue routine practices without any additional intervention. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, Safe Motherhood Scale (for healthcare professionals), and Intrinsic Motivation Scale. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention. The study aims to contribute to evidence-based midwifery education by evaluating both clinical practice outcomes and motivational factors.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSimulation-Based Childbirth Management Training
Participants will receive simulation-based childbirth management training for five consecutive days (8 hours per day), including structured obstetric scenarios and debriefing sessions.
Sponsors
Selcuk University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
No masking is applied in this study. Participants and researchers are aware of group assignments due to the nature of the educational intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Midwives working in healthcare institutions affiliated with the provincial health directorate * Having 5 years or less professional experience * Actively involved in prenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum care * Voluntary participation with written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Working in administrative positions * Previously received simulation-based childbirth or advanced obstetric simulation training * Inability to attend the full training program or complete data collection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Motherhood Practices Level | Before training and immediately after training (Day 5) | Measured using the Safe MotherhoodScale for Healthcare Professionals before and after the intervention. Assessed using the Safe Motherhood Scale for Healthcare Professionals, a 22-item Likert-type scale evaluating practices related to maternal and newborn safety. Higher scores indicate better safe motherhood practices.Possible score range: 22-110. |
| Intrinsic Motivation Level | Before training and immediately after training (Day 5) | Measured using the Intrinsic Motivation Scale before and after the intervention.Assessed using the Intrinsic Motivation Scale, a 21-item Likert-type scale measuring employees' intrinsic motivation across multiple dimensions. Higher scores indicate higher intrinsic motivation. Possible score range: 22-110. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed