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ArticleJournal of nursing management2024

Simulation-Based Education as a Solution to Challenges Encountered with Clinical Teaching in Nursing and Midwifery Education in Malawi: A Qualitative Study.

Gertrude Mwalabu, Annie Msosa, Ingrid Tjoflåt, Kristin Hjorthaug Urstad, Bodil Bø, Eva Christina Furskog-Risa, Patrick Mapulanga, Masauko Msiska

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Gertrude MwalabuDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0003-1681-1863
Annie MsosaDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0003-6024-8008
Ingrid TjoflåtDepartment of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-2519-2806
Kristin Hjorthaug UrstadDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-8830-4564
Bodil BøDepartment of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-4232-7277
Eva Christina Furskog-RisaDepartment of Caring and Ethic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-5165-1645
Patrick MapulangaLibrary Department, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0002-0305-3736
Masauko MsiskaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Lilongwe, Malawi.ORCID 0009-0006-5719-4493

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Abstract

Nursing and midwifery education in Malawi entails theoretical learning and clinical practice, essential for developing competent professionals. However, challenges such as staff shortages and limited resources hinder effective clinical teaching. Simulation-based education (SBE) offers a promising solution. This study aims to explore how SBE can enhance clinical teaching in Malawian nursing and midwifery education. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with lecturers, clinical instructors, and focus group discussion (FGD) with the final-year students. Thematic analysis revealed several key findings: SBE serves as a valuable gap-filler in clinical education, addressing complex needs while offering diverse learning opportunities. It also provides a platform for enhanced supervision and assessment strategies. The results indicate that SBE enables students to master various clinical skills without direct patient contact, reducing congestion at clinical sites while ensuring credit acquisition. Moreover, it proves effective as both a supervision and assessment tool for evaluating students' clinical performance. In conclusion, the study advocates for the integration of SBE into Malawian nursing and midwifery education to alleviate the challenges associated with traditional clinical teaching. By leveraging SBE, institutions can mitigate overcrowding at clinical sites and provide students with diverse learning experiences. However, successful implementation requires adequate infrastructure, resources, and skilled lecturers. Ultimately, SBE holds the potential to significantly enhance the quality and outcomes of nursing and midwifery education in Malawi.

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MidwiferySimulation TrainingAdultClinical CompetenceEducation, NursingEducation, Nursing, BaccalaureateFemaleFocus GroupsHumansInterviews as TopicMalawiQualitative ResearchStudents, NursingTeaching

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PMID40224831
PMCPMC11919045

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