Mixed Reality Training for Teaching Cervical Effacement and Dilation
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: mixed reality education, Standard Education Group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Labor; Poor, Primary. Basic parameters: 18 months — 35 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
The Effect of Mixed Reality Application in Teaching Cervical Effacement and Dilatation on Cognitive Load, Sense of Presence, and Midwifery Professional Perception
Overview
The aim of this educational research is to determine whether a mixed reality-based training program is effective in teaching midwifery students how to assess cervical effacement and dilation. The study also examines the impact of mixed reality on students' cognitive load, sense of presence, and midwifery professional perception. The main questions the study seeks to answer are: Does mixed reality training reduce students' cognitive load? Does mixed reality increase the students' sense of presence? How does mixed reality-based training influence students' professional perception of midwifery? Do students who receive mixed reality training perform better in assessing cervical effacement and dilation on real pregnant women compared with the control group?
Detailed description
The aim of this educational research is to determine whether a mixed reality-based training program is effective in teaching midwifery students how to assess cervical effacement and dilation. The study also examines the impact of mixed reality on students' cognitive load, sense of presence, and midwifery professional perception.
The main questions the study seeks to answer are:
Does mixed reality training reduce students' cognitive load?
Does mixed reality increase the students' sense of presence?
How does mixed reality-based training influence students' professional perception of midwifery?
Do students who receive mixed reality training perform better in assessing cervical effacement and dilation on real pregnant women compared with the control group?
How the research will be conducted:
Researchers will compare a mixed reality intervention group with a control group receiving traditional training. Students in both groups will evaluate five different pregnant women to assess cervical effacement and dilation in real clinical settings.
Participants will:
Receive either mixed reality-based training (intervention) or traditional instruction (control)
Complete the Cognitive Load Scale, Sense of Presence Scale, and Midwifery Professional Perception Scale
Perform cervical effacement and dilation assessments on five pregnant women during clinical practice
Interventions
- Other mixed reality education
Students will participate in a mixed reality (MR)-based training program. The program is designed to teach cervical effacement and dilation assessment. During the training, students will interact with three-dimensional virtual cervical models. They will be able to practice repeatedly in a safe, error-free environment to enhance their clinical skills. After completing MR training, students will perform vaginal examinations on 10 virtual patient scenarios. The accuracy of each assessment will - Other Standard Education Group
Students in the control group will receive traditional theoretical instruction. The training content will cover the principles of cervical effacement and dilation assessment. After completing the theoretical training, students will complete the Cognitive Load Scale and the Midwifery Professional Perception Scale. Under researcher supervision, students will perform vaginal examinations on five pregnant women to assess cervical effacement and dilation. These evaluations will be used to examine
Primary outcome measures
- Accuracy of Cervical Dilation Measurement (cm) [Time frame: 4 month]
- Accuracy of Cervical Effacement Measurement (%) [Time frame: 4 month]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Assessment of Cognitive Load [Time frame: 4 months]
- Assessment of Presence Experience [Time frame: Immediately after MR training (within 1 day)]
- Assessment of Midwifery Professional Perception [Time frame: 4 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Enrolled in the Midwifery Department at Mardin Artuklu University,
- Taking the course "Normal Birth and Postpartum Care,"
- Who have not previously received any structured training (practical training, simulation, etc.) related to vaginal examination or cervical dilation/effacement procedures,
- Who do not feel confident in assessing cervical effacement and dilation,
- Who volunteer to participate in the study will be included,
- Pregnant women who are in the first stage of labor and have no obstetric complications.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals who are graduates of health vocational high schools,
- Have disabilities in their eyes, hands, arms, or fingers,
- Those who do not complete the training will not be included.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Mardin Training and Research Hospital — Mardin
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07238205 · MAU-Midwifery-UG-01