The application of virtual simulation based clinical thinking system in midwifery education: a scoping review
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20240108-00069
- VernacularTitle:虚拟仿真技术在助产临床思维能力训练中应用的范围综述
- Author:
Jiaxun YANG
1
;
Rui CHEN
1
;
Yisha NI
1
;
Jing ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. 杭州师范大学护理学院，杭州 311121
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Virtual simulation;
Midwifery clinical thinking;
Midwifery education;
Scoping review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2025;41(6):473-481
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore and analyze the system development, application and evaluation of virtual simulation (VS) based clinical thinking system in midwifery education, and to provide reference for the research in this area.Methods:The scoping review guidelines published by the Joanna Briggs Institute was used as the methodological framework. Literature was searched from the domestic and international databases such as CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed, and Web of Science Core Collection, from the date of database construction to September 1, 2023. The literature was screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the included literature was statistically and analytically reviewed.Results:A total of 314 articles were retrieved, and 13 articles were finally included. The VS based clinical thinking system is in its infancy in midwifery education at home and abroad. In China, there is a lack of theoretical framework underpinned the system development. The content was limited to the care during labor and delivery and family planning, and virtual woman and multiply operation paths have not been adopted in the system development. Besides, research design of the studies was less rigid and the indicators were not specifically selected for clinical thinking.Conclusions:Current studies have preliminarily proved some positive effects of VS on midwifery clinical thinking. However, it is suggested that development of VS system needs to be underpinned by theoretical framework related to clinical thinking. Types of VS and its operation path need to be adopted according to learning contents and objectives, whilst learning content should be extended to the wider midwifery scope of practice. Improve intervention plans in application and evaluation, select specific high evaluation tools, and further explore the impact of virtual simulation technology on students′ clinical thinking ability in midwifery.
