Design, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of a labor process application to enhance the confidence and self-efficacy of midwifery students
Fatemeh Gholamnezhad, Diana Azizi, Roya Nikbakht, Monireh BabouYeh Darabi, Jila GanjiBACKGROUND:
Attention to the quantitative and qualitative aspects of midwifery education is of great importance. The virtual space can enhance the capabilities of midwifery students during the learning process of labor. The present study aims to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a labor process application to enhance the confidence and self-efficacy of midwifery students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This study is of a semi-experimental type with a pre-test and post-test design conducted in two phases: In the first phase, the content of the program will be designed and implemented based on the midwifery curriculum (labor process by the Ministry of Health in Iran). In the second phase, the evaluation of the application’s effectiveness will be conducted based on the Kirkpatrick model. Students will complete demographic characteristics form before the intervention. The Cooper-Smith Self-Esteem Inventory, Sherer’s Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Visual Analog Scale Questionnaire will be completed before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after the intervention, along with the teaching satisfaction questionnaire, which will be completed immediately, and 4 weeks after the intervention. To analyze the data, version 26 of SPSS software (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA) will be used, employing descriptive statistics, including minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation for quantitative variables, as well as frequency and percentage for qualitative variables. Additionally, paired
CONCLUSION:
The study is expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of digital interventions in midwifery education. If successful, the application could complement traditional training, enhance clinical competence, standardize education, and inform national health policy by supporting integration of innovative digital tools into curricula. Ultimately, this intervention aims to strengthen students’ practical skills, improve maternal and neonatal care, and contribute to a competent and responsive maternal health workforce.