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Vermeulen J, Buyl R, D'haenens F, Swinnen E, Stas L, Gucciardo L, Fobelets M. Midwifery students' satisfaction with perinatal simulation-based training. Women Birth 2020; 34:554-562. [PMID: 33384256 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Simulation-based training has proved to be an effective teaching and learning approach in healthcare. Nevertheless, any assessment of its effectiveness should also take the students' perspective into account. AIM To validate the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience Scale (SSES) for use with midwifery students and evaluate midwifery students' satisfaction with perinatal simulation-based training. METHODS Satisfaction with simulation was assessed using the SSES, a measurement tool translated from English to Dutch. Data was collected in four consecutive years (2016-19). A mixed methods design was used to capture both qualitative and quantitative data. Using the quantitative data, factor analysis was performed to assess the construct validity, while Cronbach's alpha was used to assess internal consistency. Qualitative data was assessed using thematic content analysis. FINDINGS 367 SSES questionnaires were completed by 251 students. The exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three-factor model covering debriefing and reflection, clinical reasoning and clinical learning. Cronbach's alpha showed good internal consistency. Students were very satisfied with perinatal simulation-based training for all three factors: 4.30 (SD=0.47) for debriefing and reflection, 3.97 (SD=0.55) for clinical reasoning and 4.10 (SD=0.46) for clinical learning. Satisfaction scores remained high and stable over the years investigated. Thematic content analysis identified 6 categories: simulation-based training is valuable, the need for more simulation-based training, fidelity, students, negative feelings, and preparation is vital. CONCLUSION Students were satisfied with the simulation-based training, experiencing it as providing added value to their education. Simulations gave them the opportunity to make and learn from mistakes in a safe learning environment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joeri Vermeulen
- Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Laarbeeklaan 121, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Laarbeeklaan 121, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Brussels, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Laarbeeklaan 121, 1090 Brussels, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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Vermeulen J, Beeckman K, De Clercq G, Vandelannoote I, Gucciardo L, Laubach M, Swinnen E. Inter-professional Perinatal Simulation training: A valuable educational model to improve competencies amongst student midwives in Brussels, Belgium. Midwifery 2015; 33:49-51. [PMID: 26719196 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2015] [Revised: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Simulation training is a powerful and evidence-based teaching method for students and healthcare professionals. The described educational model of Inter-professional Perinatal Simulation training is the result of a collaborative project with the Erasmus University College Brussels, the Medical School of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the University Hospital Brussels. This model enhances student midwives to acquire competencies in all fields of midwifery according to national and European legislation and to the International Confederation of Midwives Global Standards for Midwifery Education. In our educational program, simulation training enhanced the achievement of decision-making and inter-professional communication competences.
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Affiliation(s)
- Joeri Vermeulen
- Erasmus University College Brussels, Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Midwifery Section, Belgium.
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- Erasmus University College Brussels, Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Midwifery Section, Belgium; University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Belgium; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Nursing and Midwifery Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy & Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Belgium
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- Erasmus University College Brussels, Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Midwifery Section, Belgium
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- Erasmus University College Brussels, Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Midwifery Section, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Belgium; University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Belgium; University Hospital Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Belgium
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- Erasmus University College Brussels, Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Midwifery Section, Belgium; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research, Belgium
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