Effect of obstetric simulation training on patient perceptions of care
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What effect does Obstetric emergencies simulation training have on a woman’s perceptions of their care during labour and birth?
IRAS ID
257369
Contact name
Donna Noonan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Reserach and Innovation NBT
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 6 days
Research summary
Previous research has shown the introduction of a training programme for maternity staff, 'PROMPT' (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) has been associated with direct improvements in maternity care, clinical outcomes and safety culture in maternity units. However, the impact of PROMPT on women’s perceptions of the care they receive during labour, birth, and in the event of any obstetric emergencies, has not previously been evaluated, except using patient actresses in simulated emergencies. Furthermore, there is a dearth of research regarding the impact of simulation training on women's experience in general. The implementation of PROMPT training in Wales provides a valuable opportunity to explore this further.
Evaluating the impact on women’s experiences is innovative and essential for maternity services that aspire to deliver woman-centred care. This study aims to determine the effect of multi-professional simulation training on women’s perceptions of the care they receive during labour and birth, using a validated Childbirth experience questionnaire.
This study will take place in Glangwili Hospital, Camarthen: a Welsh Obstetric unit with approximately 2900 deliveries per year, that does not have any previous experience of PROMPT. A sample of patients will be invited to complete the questionnaire, along with providing background information about their pregnancy and delivery, pre- and post- implementation of the training package.
REC name
London - Camberwell St Giles Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/2223
Date of REC Opinion
20 Dec 2018
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion