Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol
Background Investing in midwives educated according to international standards is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in maternal and newborn health. Applying a person-centred care approach and using simulation-based learning to improve the learning experience for midwifery students...
Saved in:
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Taylor & Francis Group
2024-12-01
|
Series: | Global Health Action |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2370097 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
_version_ | 1832096687092400128 |
---|---|
author | Frida Temple Ewa Carlsson Lalloo Marie Berg Urban Berg Alumeti Munyali Désiré Olivier Nyakio Aline Mulunda Malin Bogren |
author_facet | Frida Temple Ewa Carlsson Lalloo Marie Berg Urban Berg Alumeti Munyali Désiré Olivier Nyakio Aline Mulunda Malin Bogren |
author_sort | Frida Temple |
collection | DOAJ |
description | Background Investing in midwives educated according to international standards is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in maternal and newborn health. Applying a person-centred care approach and using simulation-based learning to improve the learning experience for midwifery students may enhance the quality of childbirth care. This protocol describes a study evaluating the implementation of person-centred approach and simulation-based learning in childbirth as part of a midwifery education programme at the Evangelical University in Africa, DRC. Methods The research will be exploratory and guided by an implementation research framework. Ethical approval has been obtained. Facilitators working at the programme’s five clinical practice sites will be trained in: 1) Introducing person-centred childbirth care using a training programme called‘Mutual Meetings’; and 2) integrating simulation-based learning, specifically by using the three courses: Essential Care of Labor, Bleeding after Birth, and Vacuum Extraction. Data will include interviews with midwifery students, facilitators and clinical preceptors, and maternal and neonatal outcomes from birth registers. Discussion By integrating a validated and culturally adapted person-centred care training programme and simulation-based learning into a midwifery education programme and clinical practice sites, the findings from the study anticipate an improvement in the quality of childbirth care. Training facilitators in these methodologies aim to effectively mitigate maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. The findings are expected to provide valuable recommendations for governments, policymakers, and healthcare providers in the DRC and beyond, contributing to significant improvements in midwifery education and aligning with global health priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Trial registration The study was registered retrospectively with the ISRCTN registry on the 23rd of February 2024. The registration number is: ISRCTN10049855. |
format | Article |
id | doaj-art-97c8a37f2c6b47cd9a23e57eeb211643 |
institution | Kabale University |
issn | 1654-9880 |
language | English |
publishDate | 2024-12-01 |
publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
record_format | Article |
series | Global Health Action |
spelling | doaj-art-97c8a37f2c6b47cd9a23e57eeb2116432025-02-05T12:46:14ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGlobal Health Action1654-98802024-12-0117110.1080/16549716.2024.23700972370097Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocolFrida Temple0Ewa Carlsson Lalloo1Marie Berg2Urban Berg3Alumeti Munyali Désiré4Olivier Nyakio5Aline Mulunda6Malin Bogren7University of GothenburgUniversity of GothenburgUniversity of GothenburgEvangelical University in AfricaEvangelical University in AfricaEvangelical University in AfricaUnited Nations of Population FundUniversity of GothenburgBackground Investing in midwives educated according to international standards is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in maternal and newborn health. Applying a person-centred care approach and using simulation-based learning to improve the learning experience for midwifery students may enhance the quality of childbirth care. This protocol describes a study evaluating the implementation of person-centred approach and simulation-based learning in childbirth as part of a midwifery education programme at the Evangelical University in Africa, DRC. Methods The research will be exploratory and guided by an implementation research framework. Ethical approval has been obtained. Facilitators working at the programme’s five clinical practice sites will be trained in: 1) Introducing person-centred childbirth care using a training programme called‘Mutual Meetings’; and 2) integrating simulation-based learning, specifically by using the three courses: Essential Care of Labor, Bleeding after Birth, and Vacuum Extraction. Data will include interviews with midwifery students, facilitators and clinical preceptors, and maternal and neonatal outcomes from birth registers. Discussion By integrating a validated and culturally adapted person-centred care training programme and simulation-based learning into a midwifery education programme and clinical practice sites, the findings from the study anticipate an improvement in the quality of childbirth care. Training facilitators in these methodologies aim to effectively mitigate maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. The findings are expected to provide valuable recommendations for governments, policymakers, and healthcare providers in the DRC and beyond, contributing to significant improvements in midwifery education and aligning with global health priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Trial registration The study was registered retrospectively with the ISRCTN registry on the 23rd of February 2024. The registration number is: ISRCTN10049855.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2370097midwifery educationperson-centred caresimulation-based learningchildbirth carecentral africa, implementation science |
spellingShingle | Frida Temple Ewa Carlsson Lalloo Marie Berg Urban Berg Alumeti Munyali Désiré Olivier Nyakio Aline Mulunda Malin Bogren Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol Global Health Action midwifery education person-centred care simulation-based learning childbirth care central africa, implementation science |
title | Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol |
title_full | Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol |
title_fullStr | Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol |
title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol |
title_short | Evaluating the implementation of person-centred care and simulation-based learning in a midwifery education programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a study protocol |
title_sort | evaluating the implementation of person centred care and simulation based learning in a midwifery education programme in the democratic republic of congo a study protocol |
topic | midwifery education person-centred care simulation-based learning childbirth care central africa, implementation science |
url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2370097 |
work_keys_str_mv | AT fridatemple evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT ewacarlssonlalloo evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT marieberg evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT urbanberg evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT alumetimunyalidesire evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT oliviernyakio evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT alinemulunda evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol AT malinbogren evaluatingtheimplementationofpersoncentredcareandsimulationbasedlearninginamidwiferyeducationprogrammeinthedemocraticrepublicofcongoastudyprotocol |