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The Effectiveness of Combined Virtual and Clinical Simulation in Midwifery Students

NCT06630143 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2026-02-20

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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

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sao Paulo

    collaborator OTHER

  • Universidad de los Andes, Chile

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-06
Primary Completion
2025-01-20
Completion
2025-01-25

Countries

  • Chile

Study Locations

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