Clinical simulation for nurses' knowledge on postpartum hemorrhage: a randomized clinical trial.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Skills Training
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

• Effective management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is crucial in obstetric care.
• Nurses require up-to-date knowledge and skills for timely PPH intervention.
• Traditional training methods may not fully prepare nurses for high-stakes scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical simulation scenario.
• To enhance nurses' knowledge of postpartum hemorrhage management.
• To compare simulation-based training with didactic lectures.

Main Methods:

• A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 37 nurses in a tertiary maternity hospital.
• Nurses were divided into a control group (didactic lecture) and an intervention group (lecture + clinical simulation).
• Knowledge was assessed using pre- and post-test scores, with data analyzed using R software.

Main Results:

• The average pre-test score was 65%.
• Following the clinical simulation intervention, the average post-test score increased to 90%.
• The intervention group demonstrated significant knowledge improvement compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

• Clinical simulation is an effective method for enhancing nurses' knowledge of PPH management.
• Simulation-based learning improves preparedness for obstetric emergencies.
• This approach offers a valuable adjunct to traditional nursing education in obstetrics.