AIM: To critically examine the evidence for simulation based learning in midwifery education.
BACKGROUND: Simulated Learning Programs (SLPs) using low to high fidelity techniques …

Background Simulation as a pedagogical approach is used in health professional education
to address the need to safely develop effective clinical skills prior to undertaking clinical …

Please cite this paper as: Crofts J, Winter C, Sowter M. Practical simulation training for
maternity care—where we are and where next. BJOG 2011; 118 (Suppl. 3): 11–16 …

Simulation-based learning is an emerging learning modality with promising potential for
certified nurse-midwife (CNM) and certified midwife (CM) education. Unlike standard …

Abstract Background In Sweden, simulation-and skills training are implemented in midwifery
education in order to prepare students for clinical practice. Research regarding the use of …

Background Simulation-based training has proved to be an effective teaching and learning
approach in healthcare. Nevertheless, any assessment of its effectiveness should also take …

Simulation is becoming an integral part of the training and assessment of obstetricians.
Given the variety of manual skills that must be learned, awake patients and high-risk …

Obstetrical practice demands sensitivity, clinical skill, and acumen. Obstetrical emergencies
are rare occurrences and are most appropriately dealt with by experienced staff. Simulation …

Background Obstetric emergencies contribute significantly to maternal morbidity and
mortality. Current training in the management of obstetric emergencies in Australia and …

Methods: Participants were nurses and obstetric residents (< 5 years experience). Both
groups were taught management for shoulder dystocia and eclampsia. The simulation group …