NCT06630143

The Effectiveness of Combined Virtual and Clinical Simulation in Midwifery Students

Effectiveness of Virtual Simulation Combined With Clinical Simulation in the Learning of Midwifery Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 32 (actual)
• Sponsor: Universidad de los Andes, Chile · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of combined virtual and high-fidelity clinical simulation compared with virtual simulation only on theoretical knowledge and clinical judgment in undergraduate midwifery students managing severe preeclampsia. Study Population: Thirty-two undergraduate midwifery students enrolled in a maternal health clinical course at Universidad de los Andes, Chile. Interventions: Group 1 (intervention): Virtual and Clinical Simulation combined (VSim® case followed by hands-on clinical simulation with a manikin). Group 2 (control): Virtual Simulation only (VSim® case). Primary Outcomes: Development of theoretical knowledge (measured by a test) on severe preeclampsia. Improvement in clinical judgment skills (assessed using the Spanish Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric). Secondary Outcomes: Student satisfaction with the training. Perceived self-efficacy in managing severe preeclampsia. Duration: The intervention period lasted five days, including baseline assessment, access to learning activities, and post-intervention evaluation. Methodology: Randomized controlled trial with parallel groups (1:1 allocation). Changes over time and differences between groups were analysed using linear mixed-effects models.

Conditions

• Simulation Training
• Midwifery Students Education
• Clinical Competence
• Education, Health
• Virtual Simulation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Combined Virtual and Clinical Simulation	Participants will complete a severe preeclampsia case scenario through virtual simulation first and then engage in a clinical simulation involving the same case. This sequential intervention is designed to reinforce knowledge and skills.
OTHER	virtual simulation	Participants will complete the severe preeclampsia case scenario using the vSim® platform, allowing them to engage in virtual clinical decision-making.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-06
• Primary completion: 2025-01-20
• Completion: 2025-01-25
• First posted: 2024-10-08
• Last updated: 2026-02-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Chile