Simulation-Based Childbirth Training and Midwives' Outcomes

April 23, 2026 updated by: Yasemin ERKAL AKSOY, Selcuk University

The Effect of Simulation-Based Childbirth Management Training on Safe Motherhood Practices and Intrinsic Motivation Among Midwives: A Randomized Controlled Study

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.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Simulation-based training is an effective educational approach that allows healthcare professionals to develop clinical skills in a safe and controlled environment. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based childbirth management training on safe motherhood practices and intrinsic motivation among midwives.

The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design. A total of 132 midwives will be included and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured simulation-based training program over five days, including obstetric scenarios such as normal delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and other obstetric emergencies. Each session will include pre-briefing, simulation practice, and debriefing.

The control group will continue routine practices without any additional intervention. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, Safe Motherhood Scale (for healthcare professionals), and Intrinsic Motivation Scale. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention.

The study aims to contribute to evidence-based midwifery education by evaluating both clinical practice outcomes and motivational factors.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

132

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Selçuklu
      • Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye), 42130
        • Selcuk University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Simulation-Based Training Group
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
Participants will receive simulation-based childbirth management training for five consecutive days (8 hours per day), including structured obstetric scenarios and debriefing sessions.
No Intervention: Control
Participants will continue their routine clinical practice without receiving any additional training during the study period.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Safe Motherhood Practices Level
Time Frame: Before training and immediately after training (Day 5)
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
Time Frame: Before training and immediately after training (Day 5)
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)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Selcuk University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 14, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 14, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 21, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 28, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 23, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 328886655
  • 11122554533 (Other Identifier: Selçuk University)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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