The effect of “PCMC+Scenario simulation” PAD class mode on midwifery students

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To investigate the effect of “PCMC (Problem-originated Clinical Medical Curriculum) + Scenario simulation” PAD (presentation–assimilation–discussion) class mode in the teaching of midwifery students. Backgroud: Assessment ability is the core of midwives’ effective judgment and treatment of clinical problems. The clinical assessment ability of midwifery students in China is mostly at a medium or low level. Improving clinical assessment ability, especially critical thinking of midwifery students, is of great significance to midwifery practice education. Method: A total of 104 midwifery students in four grades of West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University were selected as the research objects. Grades 16 and 17 were the control group for routine teaching in Midwifery Health Assessment, and Grades 18 and 19 were for the experimental group, using the "PCMC + Scenario simulation" PAD class mode, and a questionnaire survey was conducted after the intervention. Results: After intervention, the critical thinking ability of the experimental group was higher than the control group (284.81±27.98 and 300.94±31.67, p=0.008). And the four dimensions of Open-mindedness (40.56± 5.60and 43.59± 4.90, p=0.005), Analyticity (42.83± 5.17and 45.42± 5.72, p=0.020), Systematicity (38.79±4.70 and 41.88±6.11, p=0.006), and Critical thinking self-confidence (41.35± 5.92 and43.83±5.89, p=0.039) were higher than the control group. And the course satisfaction of the experimental group was higher than the control group (84.81± 8.49 and 90.19± 8.41, p = 0.002). Conclusion: The “PCMC + Scenario simulation” PAD class mode can improve the critical thinking ability of midwifery students. And enhance the curriculum satisfaction.