Educational efficacy of the simulation-based episiotomy training: a multi-center observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interprofessional training programmes are now widely used for training junior doctors and nurses. This study aimed to evaluate the educational efficacy of an obstetric operative simulation programme in both junior and senior obstetricians and midwives.

Methods

We conducted a 30-minute professional course in midwifery at three obstetric centers in Zhejiang, China. The course mainly aimed at improving the knowledge and techniques of mediolateral episiotomies (MLE). Both junior and senior obstetricians and midwives were recruited for evaluation. A questionnaire was completed by all participants at the beginning. Systematic evaluation of individual's MLE skills were compared and analysed before and after the instructional session. The primary outcome was length of the

SUBMITTER: Zhong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887089 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature