Midwives’ experiences with simulation-based education for postpartum hemorrhage management: a qualitative study

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the experience of midwives in a master's program undertaking simulation-based education for postpartum hemorrhage management. Methods: This is a qualitative study using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The study was conducted at Selçuk University, Selçuk Simulation Center between December 15–16, 2022. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 15 midwives who were students in a master's program. Simulation-based education for postpartum hemorrhage management was applied with scenarios. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview with midwives using an in-depth bilateral interview technique. All interviews were transcribed into an electronic text file. Results: According to the midwives' views on the simulation-based education experience, four main themes were developed: simulation experience, awareness formation, emotional effects, and the effects of the team members. Conclusions: Midwives described that simulation-based education in postpartum hemorrhage management increased their awareness and confidence, provided valuable experiential learning, elicited emotional responses such as stress and happiness, and fostered collaboration among team members.