The Effect of Birth Education Given to Midwifery Students Using Fully Equipped Birth Simulation on Satisfaction

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of birth education given to midwifery students by fully equipped birth simulation. Methods: The study was implemented in two stages using mixed method. In the first stage, a simulation program was implemented with quantitative and standard patients using a high-quality model. In the second stage, simulation effectiveness was evaluated by conducting an analysis session using qualitative and semi-structured interview methods. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis was conducted. The population of the research consisted of third-year students of the midwifery undergraduate program. No sample selection was made in the research; it was planned to reach the entire population (n=112), was conducted with 97 students. Personal information form, Student Satisfaction, Self-Confidence in Learning Scale, Simulation Design Scale and Educational Applications Survey were applied. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, linear regression, Pearson correlation. Results: The total score of the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scale is 4.60, the Simulation Design Scale is 4.66, and the Educational Practices Scale is 4.70. In the linear regression analysis, the active learning sub-dimension was found to be significant (p=0.03). As the scores on both scales increase, the student's learning success also increases. Conclusion: Findings showed that students' self-confidence and learning satisfaction were high. Students were satisfied with the simulation-based education and experienced that it contributed to their education. Simulations gave them the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from mistakes in a safe learning environment. Simulation in birth teaching can be used as a good teaching method.