CompletedNot Applicable

High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Breech Birth Education in Midwifery Students

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2025-02-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate whether high-fidelity simulation-based breech birth management education improves knowledge, clinical skill performance, and satisfaction among midwifery students. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does high-fidelity simulation-based breech birth education improve midwifery students' knowledge levels compared with low-fidelity mannequin-based practice? Does high-fidelity simulation-based breech birth education improve midwifery students' clinical skill performance compared with low-fidelity mannequin-based practice? Researchers will compare midwifery students receiving high-fidelity simulation-based breech birth education with students receiving low-fidelity mannequin-based practice to determine whether the high-fidelity simulation method is more effective in improving breech birth management knowledge and skills. Participants will: Complete a pre-test assessing breech birth knowledge before the educational intervention. Receive theoretical education on breech birth management. Be randomly assigned to either the high-fidelity simulation group or the low-fidelity mannequin-based practice group. Complete a post-test assessing breech birth knowledge after the intervention. Be evaluated for breech birth management skills using a structured skill assessment form. Complete a simulation satisfaction scale after the simulation-based education.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate midwifery students enrolled in the midwifery program. * Students who had completed the normal birth course. * Students who had not yet taken the high-risk birth course. * Students who had no previous clinical or simulation experience related to breech birth management. * Students who agreed to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who had previously received training or had clinical experience related to breech birth management. * Students who had taken the high-risk birth course before the study. * Students who did not attend the theoretical education or practical training session. * Students who did not complete the data collection forms. * Students who withdrew from the study at any stage.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Breech Birth Knowledge Score

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the educational intervention

Breech Birth Skill Performance Score

Timeframe: Immediately after the practical training session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07635667

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-01

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