Exploring Nursing Students' Experience and Attitudes Towards High Fidelity Simulation-based Learning Approach in Maternal and Infant Care: A Mixed Method Study

What this Trial Is About

This clinical trial investigates how high-fidelity simulation (HFS) training affects nursing students' knowledge, self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and overall learning experience in baby care and breastfeeding. The study compares this advanced simulation method to traditional training, aiming to address concerns about nursing students feeling unprepared in maternity and infant care settings. It also explores whether HFS can better prepare students despite challenges like limited clinical opportunities during the COVID pandemic. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive a two-hour high-fidelity simulation session using SimBaby mannequins and breastfeeding models to closely mimic real hospital scenarios. This session includes prebriefing, scenario-based training, and debriefing led by experienced educators. The control group will undergo conventional training consisting of lectures, tutorials, and low-fidelity mannequin practice, and will later be offered the simulation session after the study concludes. Throughout the study, nursing students will be assessed on their breastfeeding self-efficacy, knowledge and skills in newborn care, and their learning experience using specific questionnaires and scales. The study measures these outcomes with self-rated tools and questionnaires after training. The total participation involves completing the assigned training and assessments, with careful monitoring of learning progress and experience in maternal and infant care.

High Fidelity Simulation-based Learning Approach in Maternal and Infant Care