The Effect of Hybrid Simulation-Based Lactation Consultancy Training on the Skills of Midwifery Students

The Effect of Hybrid Simulation-Based Lactation Consultancy Training on Midwifery Students' Psychosocial Care Competence and Communication Skills

This research was planned to examine the effects of hybrid simulation-based breastfeeding consultancy training on midwifery students' psychosocial care competence and communication skills. The research population will consist of second-year students studying at Health Sciences University (SBU), Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences (HSBF), Department of Midwifery in the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year (N: 80). Students participating in the study will be divided into intervention (n: 40) and control (n: 40) groups according to the computer-assisted simple random sampling technique. Control group students will practice on a simple breast model within the scope of classical education. "Descriptive Information Form", "Psychosocial Care Competency Self-Assessment Scale" and "Communication Skills Scale-Adult Form" will be applied to the students participating in the research.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteering to participate in research.
• Being an active student in the second year of the University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery.

Exclusion Criteria:

-Being a passive student in the second year of the University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery.