Wearable Simulated Maternity Model: Making Simulation Encounters Real in Midwifery

Patrea R Andersen; Terri Downer; Suzanne O'Brien; Kristine Cox

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2019.04.007

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Wearable Simulated Maternity Model: Making Simulation Encounters Real in Midwifery

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Wearable Simulated Maternity Model: Making Simulation Encounters Real in Midwifery

Patrea R Andersen, Terri Downer, Suzanne O'Brien and Kristine Cox

Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Vol.33(C), pp.1-6

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.04.007

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clinical simulation

teaching resources

simulated model

pregnancy

UniSC Diversity Area - Life Stages

Background: Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, are not used in immersive simulation. This can limit opportunities for students to practice real-life clinical examinations. Nonpregnant simulated patient involvement is of limited value if realistic physiological presentations that reflect body changes in pregnancy are unavailable to perform examinations. Methods: The authors present an innovative and cost-effective high-fidelity method to create a wearable simulated maternity model that can be worn by nonpregnant actors to simulate pregnancy in immersive simulations in midwifery. Results: In this article, we provide step-by-step instructions for constructing a wearable model simulating pregnancy. This enables students to palpate fetal position, listen to the fetal heart, and assess cervical dilation. Conclusion: This simulation resource is cost-effective, is simple to implement, and is a highly effective means for simulating pregnancy and teaching skills and critical thinking in higher fidelity complex immersive scenarios.

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Title: Wearable Simulated Maternity Model: Making Simulation Encounters Real in Midwifery
Authors: Patrea R Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Terri Downer (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Suzanne O'Brien (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Kristine Cox (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Publication details: Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Vol.33(C), pp.1-6
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2019.04.007
ISSN: 1876-1399
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Academic Support Unit; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Midwifery
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450765302621
Output Type: Journal article

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