Childbirth Simulation for Reducing Fear in Pregnancy
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Patient satisfaction is an important outcome in the evaluation and development of healthcare services. Studies have identified tools that successfully measure women's childbirth experiences, and have shown that multidimensional measures of women's satisfaction in labor and delivery provides a richer and diverse perspective on women's experiences of intrapartum care. Childbirth experience can have significant effects, both positive and negative, on women's immediate and long term health outcomes. Patients with negative experiences surrounding childbirth have been shown to have significant fear surrounding the labor and delivery experience that negatively impact subsequent deliveries. Often fear is worsened by a lack of knowledge of what to expect during labor. Women enrolled in this study will simulate some of the potentially stressful experiences that commonly occur during labor to determine if doing so decreases a woman's fear and anxiety about labor and delivery.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Simulation, Simulation-Based Learning, Medical Simulation, Clinical Simulation for reducing fear in pregnancy?
Research shows that simulation-based childbirth education can reduce fear of childbirth, as seen in a study with Chinese first-time mothers. Additionally, simulation training improves medical students' understanding and confidence in managing childbirth, suggesting it could help pregnant individuals feel more prepared and less fearful.12345
Is simulation-based learning safe for use in childbirth education?
How does the treatment Simulation differ from other treatments for reducing fear in pregnancy?
Simulation-based learning for reducing fear in pregnancy is unique because it uses realistic childbirth scenarios to help expectant mothers understand and manage their fears. Unlike traditional education methods, this approach allows participants to experience and practice childbirth in a controlled, safe environment, which can increase their confidence and reduce anxiety.235910
Research Team
Joshua F Nitsche, MD
Principal Investigator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for first-time pregnant women in their third trimester who plan to deliver with Wake Forest School of Medicine OB/GYN. It's not open to those who don't intend to give birth at this facility.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants in the intervention arm undergo simulations of in-utero resuscitation, cesarean section, and pushing processes
Control
Participants in the control arm do not receive any simulations
Follow-up
Participants complete the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire to assess satisfaction
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Simulation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor