Simulation Based Post-Partum Hemorrhage Training in Nigeria: A Pilot Project

<p>Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among childbearing women globally (Ononge, Mirembe, Wandabwa, & Campbell, 2016). Although this outcome is preventable, it remains a significant cause of death among women, especially in underdeveloped countries. This paper examines an educational project that was aimed to increase the knowledge of student midwives and registered midwives in a rural academic setting in Nigeria.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A one-day educational pilot training which consisted of a didactic component and a case-based simulation training focused on identifying risk factors, assessment techniques, and management protocols for the PPH patient. There were 35 participants in this pilot</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: Participants showed an overall increase in their level of knowledge of PPH following this training. A mean score of 13.21 for post-assessment was noted compared to 9.74 pre-assessment with a variance of 9.0 for pre-assessment and 13.2 for post-assessment.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Conclusion: Low levels of awareness about PPH and lack of standardized training or competency evaluation for practicing midwives enlightens a significant depth about the problem of PPH in Nigeria. This pilot project demonstrated the ability to increase knowledge and awareness of PPH prevention and, assist this Nigerian community of practitioners in enhancing their skills.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Level thesis:degree_level

Project

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nursing

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Chukwu, Nneka

Contributors dc:contributor

• Jodie Sandhu
• Jo Loomis

• postpartum hemorrhage
• maternal mortality
• simulation
• high-risk patients.
• Nursing

Repository record dc:identifier

https://repository.usfca.edu/dnp/114

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.usfca.edu:dnp-1128