Background: Simulation training have been recommended for promoting intern nurses’
competence in maternal care delivery. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate effect of simulation
training on intern nurses’ competence and self-confidence regarding primary postpartum
hemorrhage. Design: Quasi-experimental (pre-post design), was used to fulfill the aim of the study.
Setting: The study was conducted in the clinical obstetrics skill lab and the classroom of faculty of
Nursing at Benha University. Sample: A systematic random sample of (56) intern nurses. Tools: (I)
A self-administrated questionnaire, (II) Creighton competency evaluation instrument, (III)
observational checklists regarding primary postpartum hemorrhage, (IV) satisfaction and self
confidence in learning scale. Results: There was a highly statistically significant improvement in
relation to all competency domains related to assessment, communication, clinical-judgment and
patient safety after simulation training than before (P ≤ 0.001). Moreover, there was a higher
satisfaction and self-confidence after simulation training than before (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion:
Intern nurses would have higher competent level of practices, satisfaction and self-confidence after
simulation training than before. |
