1Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
2Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt
3Obstetrics and Women’s’ Health Nursing department, Benha University, Egypt
American Journal of Educational Research.
2018,
Vol. 6 No. 12, 1726-1731
DOI: 10.12691/education-6-12-21
Copyright © 2018 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Noha Hassan, Galal EL-Kholy, Amal Omran, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan. Nursing Students’ Achievement in Normal Labor: Impact of Simulation Modules.
American Journal of Educational Research. 2018; 6(12):1726-1731. doi: 10.12691/education-6-12-21.
Correspondence to: Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan, Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Email:
nona_nano_1712@yahoo.comAbstract
Background: Simulation is an educational strategy that can be used to support the process of clinical education. It can help in improving students’ self-esteem through providing an opportunity to practice in a risk-free environment. Aim of the study: study effect of simulation on students' achievement in normal labor modules. Design: A Quasi experimental design. Setting: Maternity nursing lab & lecture class in the faculty of nursing Benha University. Sample: Purposive sample of 60 students were included for each study and control group. Tool: Self-administered questionnaire sheet, observational checklist, students’ satisfaction sheet. Result: There was an improvement in students’ both knowledge and practical skills during process of normal labor. Conclusion: Simulated delivery room classes were an effective training approach; they provide students with practices that result in a higher practical achievements and higher satisfaction scores compared to the conventional training. Recommendations: Maternity nursing students should be provided by variety of simulation-based education on maternity nursing skills to increase level of performance, satisfaction, and self-confidence.
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