Comparison of High-Fidelity Simulation and Lecture to Improve the Management of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Background: We developed a training course of fetal monitoring using high-fidelity simulation for obstetric nurses. Method: All participants were assessed by two standardized written tests for knowledge and interpretation of fetal heart rate tracing before and after the training. In addition, a self...

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Published in:The Journal of continuing education in nursing 2019-12, Vol.50 (12), p.557-562
Main Authors: Lee, Hsiu-Lan, Liu, Pei-Chi, Hsieh, Meng-Chen, Chao, An-Shine, Chiu, Ya-Wen, Weng, Yi-Hao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Clinical medicine
College professors
Control Groups
Experimental Groups
Fidelity
Flow Charts
Heart beat
Heart rate
Hospitals
Knowledge
Lecture Method
Measurement Techniques
Nurses
Nursing
Obstetrics
Patient monitoring equipment
Pregnancy
Public speaking
Questionnaires
Self Efficacy
Simulation
Skill Centers
Skills
Teaching Methods
Trainees
Training
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Summary:Background: We developed a training course of fetal monitoring using high-fidelity simulation for obstetric nurses. Method: All participants were assessed by two standardized written tests for knowledge and interpretation of fetal heart rate tracing before and after the training. In addition, a self-estimated questionnaire survey was performed twice—after the training and 6 months later. Results: The knowledge and interpretation of fetal heart rate tracing significantly improved in the simulation group. Compared with the lecture group, the perceived improvements of knowledge and interpretation of fetal heart rate tracing in the simulation group were significantly better following the training and 6 months later. Conclusion: High-fidelity simulation courses are useful in improving the knowledge and interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings for obstetric nurses. They are more effective to improve both short- and long-term management in fetal heart rate monitoring. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2019;50(12):557–562.]
ISSN:0022-0124
1938-2472
DOI:10.3928/00220124-20191115-07