Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study
IntroductionSimulation-Based Teaching (SBT) has emerged as an educational strategy to enhance clinical competence among medical students, particularly in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.ObjectiveThis study assessed the effectiveness of learning SBT and explored the enablers and challenges associated with...
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| author | Shamaila Mohsin Brekhna Jamil Kiran Imtiaz Khan Safiullah Virk Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad |
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| description | IntroductionSimulation-Based Teaching (SBT) has emerged as an educational strategy to enhance clinical competence among medical students, particularly in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.ObjectiveThis study assessed the effectiveness of learning SBT and explored the enablers and challenges associated with implementing SBT in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.MethodsUsing a sequential explanatory mixed methods approach a study was conducted in Skills Lab at Pakistan Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH), Rawalpindi during May–Sep 2024. A pre/post design study was conducted on final-year medical students using a validated questionnaire Simulation Learning Effectiveness Inventory (SLEI-SCM). The qualitative component explored students’ and faculty perception of SBT through In-depth interviews. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS (V.25) while the qualitative data was conducted through Braun and Clarke Thematic framework.ResultsA total of 190 participants participated in the quantitative study. The pre-training mean score of the participants 89.4 significantly improved to 139.5 post-training (Mean Difference = 50.1). Post-intervention results revealed significant improvements (p < 0.001) in learning effectiveness such as workshop content and resource availability. The in-depth interviews conducted with 23 participants, students and facilitators, revealed several key themes.ConclusionSBT significantly enhanced undergraduate learning outcomes in Gynecology and Obstetrics, in workshop content, resource availability, and clinical confidence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4a1695d828a64a52a9d5e9835c7accd52025-08-25T05:25:31ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-08-011210.3389/fmed.2025.16521051652105Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods studyShamaila Mohsin0Brekhna Jamil1Kiran Imtiaz Khan2Safiullah Virk3Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad4Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad5Department of Public Health, Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI), National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, PakistanInstitute of Health Professions Education & Research, Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, Army Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, PakistanArmy Medical College, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, PakistanDepartment of Health Sciences, University of York, York, United KingdomDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, NUST School of Health Sciences, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, PakistanIntroductionSimulation-Based Teaching (SBT) has emerged as an educational strategy to enhance clinical competence among medical students, particularly in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.ObjectiveThis study assessed the effectiveness of learning SBT and explored the enablers and challenges associated with implementing SBT in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.MethodsUsing a sequential explanatory mixed methods approach a study was conducted in Skills Lab at Pakistan Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH), Rawalpindi during May–Sep 2024. A pre/post design study was conducted on final-year medical students using a validated questionnaire Simulation Learning Effectiveness Inventory (SLEI-SCM). The qualitative component explored students’ and faculty perception of SBT through In-depth interviews. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS (V.25) while the qualitative data was conducted through Braun and Clarke Thematic framework.ResultsA total of 190 participants participated in the quantitative study. The pre-training mean score of the participants 89.4 significantly improved to 139.5 post-training (Mean Difference = 50.1). Post-intervention results revealed significant improvements (p < 0.001) in learning effectiveness such as workshop content and resource availability. The in-depth interviews conducted with 23 participants, students and facilitators, revealed several key themes.ConclusionSBT significantly enhanced undergraduate learning outcomes in Gynecology and Obstetrics, in workshop content, resource availability, and clinical confidence.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1652105/fulllearningeffectivenesssimulationGynaecologyObstetricsmedical students |
| spellingShingle | Shamaila Mohsin Brekhna Jamil Kiran Imtiaz Khan Safiullah Virk Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study Frontiers in Medicine learning effectiveness simulation Gynaecology Obstetrics medical students |
| title | Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study |
| title_full | Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study |
| title_fullStr | Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study |
| title_short | Learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in Gynaecology and Obstetrics among medical students: a mixed-methods study |
| title_sort | learning effectiveness of simulation based teaching in gynaecology and obstetrics among medical students a mixed methods study |
| topic | learning effectiveness simulation Gynaecology Obstetrics medical students |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1652105/full |
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