Simulation and objective structured clinical examination in learning to manage eclampsia in Morocco

Abstract

Background/Aims Eclampsia is a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Simulation is an innovative pedagogical method to teach eclampsia management, while objective structured clinical examinations are effective in assessing midwifery students’ clinical skills. This study’s aim was to determine the impact of simulation and objective structured clinical examinations in teaching eclampsia management, and explore students’ satisfaction and self‑confidence. Methods This repeated measures study involved 31 second year midwifery students who participated in an objective structured clinical examination before and after a simulation on eclampsia management, and evaluated their experience using the National League for Nursing student satisfaction and self‑confidence learning scale. Results The mean post‑simulation score was significantly higher than pre‑simulation (P<0.001). The students showed significantly high levels of satisfaction. Conclusions Joining simulation and objective structured clinical examinations is effective in teaching and assessing student midwives on the management of eclampsia.