Simulation-Based Training on Immediate Newborn Care

Effectiveness of Newborn Simulation-Based Training on Self Efficacy and Practices of Midwives in Immediate Newborn Care

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based training on improving self-efficacy and clinical practices of midwives in providing immediate newborn care. It is a quasi-experimental study conducted among midwives working in healthcare settings to assess the impact of training on their knowledge, confidence, and practical performance in newborn care immediately after delivery.

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of simulation-based training on improving self-efficacy and clinical practices of midwives in providing immediate newborn care. Immediate newborn care is a critical component in reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality, and adequate preparation of midwives plays a key role in ensuring safe and effective care.

A quasi-experimental design will be used to conduct this study among midwives working in selected healthcare facilities in Iraq. The participants will be divided into a study group and a control group. The study group will receive structured simulation-based training sessions focused on immediate newborn care, while the control group will continue with routine practice without intervention.

Data will be collected using a validated self-efficacy questionnaire and an observational checklist to assess clinical practices before and after the intervention. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program.

The expected outcome of this study is to improve midwives' self-efficacy and enhance their practical skills in immediate newborn care, ultimately contributing to better neonatal health outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Active work in the delivery room or emergency wards
2. Direct involvement in labor, delivery, or immediate neonatal care.
3. Minimum of one year of experience in maternity care
4. No advanced immediate newborn care training in the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Less than one year of maternity care experience
2. Participation in advanced immediate newborn care courses within the past