High-Fidelity Environment Effect on Early Postpartum Haemorrhage Management

• Published in: Clinical and experimental health sciences (Online) 2024-09, Vol.14 (3), p.643-650
• Main Authors: Coşkun, Merve, Aslan, Ergül, Ünver, Vesile, Karabacak, Ükke
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Confidence; Hemorrhage; Nursing education; Postpartum period; Questionnaires; Simulation; Students
• ISSN: 2459-1459; 2459-1459
• DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.1268706

Objective: In order to compare outcomes of a simulation of early postpartum haemorrhage management through a medium-fidelity mannequin in a high-fidelity environment before clinical practicums with those after clinical practicums in nursing students. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on second-year nursing students (n=61). After the simulation, the students were asked to perform postpartum haemorrhage control in clinical practicums. Data were collected with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale, Educational Practices Questionnaire, and Student Self-Evaluation Form. Results: The mean satisfaction, self-confidence, and Educational Practices Questionnaire scores after the simulation were high. The mean scores for feeling competent in involution, haemorrhage control, fundus massage, perineal care, andestablishing appropriate communication with patients and their relatives were 19.18±5.70 after the simulation and 23.83±5,03 after the clinical practicums. Conclusion: The medium-fidelity simulation in a high-fidelity environment of early postpartum haemorrhage management enhanced the students’ learning satisfaction and self-confidence. This helped them to feel more competent in the clinical practicums.