Implementing simulation
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2021-09-15
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
The type of research study: This is a cross sectional study
The problem: Simulation-based education is found to be motivating and useful for both
students and teachers in acquisition of nursing and midwifery skills. However, there is
increased outcry of poor nursing and midwifery services across the health facilities in
Malawi as evidenced by negative media reports about the services. The negative public
perception of nursing and midwifery practice in Malawi implies that there is an urgent
need to improve the nurses and midwives’ clinical competencies which could be
attained through simulation-based education. Yet, there is limited experience and
documentation related to simulation-based education within health education
programs in low income countries including Malawi. It is from this perspective that the
current study intends to explore the existing gaps and how simulation – based education
can be implemented to enhance quality and competence in nursing and midwifery
practice in Malawi.
The objectives: The aim of the study is to explore knowledge, attitudes and experiences
of simulation-based education in nursing and midwifery programmes among lecturers,
students and clinical instructors in Malawi. Specifically, the study intends to: identify key
gaps in nursing and midwifery simulation-based education and practice in colleges and
clinical sites respectively; identify factors influencing implementation of simulation-based
education among nursing and midwifery lecturers and clinical instructors in the selected
colleges and clinical sites; and determine the feasibility of simulation–based education
and practice in nursing and midwifery colleges and in the clinical settings.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study will utilize mixed methods. Desk review particularly
analysis of curricula documents will be done to supplement data which will be collected
through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires
will be administered to final year students, clinical instructors and lecturers/tutors at the
five nursing and midwifery training institutions, four central hospitals (Queens, Zomba,
Kamuzu and Mzuzu) and Nkhotakota District Hospital. Focus group discussions will be
conducted with final year nursing and midwifery students in the five training institutions.
In-depth interviews will be conducted with the heads of the institutions. Descriptive and
content analysis for quantitative and qualitative data will be done respectively.
Expected findings and their dissemination: The results of this study will inform the
educators and policy makers in developing appropriate strategies that will be realistic in implementing simulation – based nursing and midwifery education in Malawi. The findings
will be disseminated during research seminars and conferences at both national and
international levels. Copies of the report will be sent to relevant health facilities,
academic institutions, COMREC, and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Malawi. The
results will further be published in peer reviewed journals.
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