High-fidelity simulation training for nursing students in maternal and infant care
Exploring Nursing Students' Experience and Attitudes Towards High Fidelity Simulation-based Learning Approach in Maternal and Infant Care: A Mixed Method Study
This trial will test whether high-fidelity, scenario-based simulation with prebriefing and debriefing helps undergraduate nursing students learn breastfeeding and baby-care skills better than traditional training.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 158 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong, Hksar) |
| Trial ID | NCT06722248 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
In a randomized controlled design at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, undergraduate nursing students newly enrolled in an obstetric course and without prior obstetrical clinical experience are assigned to either high-fidelity simulation (HFS) with structured prebriefing and debriefing or to conventional training. The intervention uses realistic manikins and scenario-based exercises to mimic common infant care and breastfeeding situations, with facilitated reflection after each scenario. Primary outcomes are breastfeeding self-efficacy scores and knowledge measures, and secondary outcomes include the Simulation Design Scale and the Education Practices Questionnaire. Pre- and post-training scores will be compared to determine whether HFS produces larger learning gains than conventional approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Undergraduate nursing students newly enrolled in an obstetric course who have no prior obstetrical clinical experience and can consent to simulation confidentiality are eligible.
Not a fit: Students with prior obstetrical clinical experience, non-nursing students, or those unable to attend in-person sessions are unlikely to benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could produce better-prepared nurses who provide stronger breastfeeding support and safer infant care, improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous simulation-based education studies have demonstrated improved skills and confidence in other nursing domains, but high-fidelity simulation specifically focused on baby care and breastfeeding has limited direct evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * undergraduate nursing students * newly enrolled obstetric course * can provide consent for simulation confidentiality * do not have previous clinical experience or training in obstetrical units Exclusion Criteria: • Nil
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong, Hksar
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University — Hong Kong, Hksar, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wai Ming CHUNG — hku
- Study coordinator: Wai Ming CHUNG
- Email: h0394197@connect.hku.hk
- Phone: 69796719
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.