Simulation-Based Childbirth Training and Midwives' Outcomes

NCT07543133 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 2 other identifiers: 32888665511122554533
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 132
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based childbirth management training on safe motherhood practices and intrinsic motivation among midwives. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving simulation-based training or a control group receiving no additional training. Outcomes will be assessed using validated scales before and after the intervention.

Conditions

Education; Maternal Health

Keywords

Simulation-based training; Midwives; Safe motherhood; Intrinsic motivation; Randomized controlled trial; Obstetric simulation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Safe Motherhood Practices Level

  Measured using the Safe MotherhoodScale for Healthcare Professionals before and after the intervention. Assessed using the Safe Motherhood Scale for Healthcare Professionals, a 22-item Likert-type scale evaluating practices related to maternal and newborn safety. Higher scores indicate better safe motherhood practices.Possible score range: 22-110.

  Before training and immediately after training (Day 5)

• Intrinsic Motivation Level

  Measured using the Intrinsic Motivation Scale before and after the intervention.Assessed using the Intrinsic Motivation Scale, a 21-item Likert-type scale measuring employees' intrinsic motivation across multiple dimensions. Higher scores indicate higher intrinsic motivation. Possible score range: 22-110.

  Before training and immediately after training (Day 5)

Study Arms (2)

Simulation-Based Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive simulation-based childbirth management training for five consecutive days (8 hours per day), including structured obstetric scenarios and debriefing sessions.

Behavioral: Simulation-Based Childbirth Management Training

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will continue their routine clinical practice without receiving any additional training during the study period.

Interventions

Simulation-Based Childbirth Management Training BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive simulation-based childbirth management training for five consecutive days (8 hours per day), including structured obstetric scenarios and debriefing sessions.

Simulation-Based Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Midwifery is a profession predominantly practiced by women in Türkiye.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Midwives working in healthcare institutions affiliated with the provincial health directorate
• Having 5 years or less professional experience
• Actively involved in prenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum care
• Voluntary participation with written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Working in administrative positions
• Previously received simulation-based childbirth or advanced obstetric simulation training
• Inability to attend the full training program or complete data collection

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Selcuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Selçuk University

Konya, Selçuklu, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Model Details: No masking is applied in this study. Participants and researchers are aware of group assignments due to the nature of the educational intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 14, 2026
• First Posted: April 21, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)