Authors
1 PhD Nursing Candidate, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Maduravoyal, Chennai, TamilNadu 600095, India Nursing Officer, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India
2 PhD Research Study Supervisor in Nursing, Dr. M.G.R.Educational and Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600095, India Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad Academy for Research and Education (CARE) – Deemed to be University, Chettinad Health City, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103, India
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Delay in the diagnosis and management of obstetric complications lead to raised
mortality rate. This can be curtailed by appropriate implementation of the educational intervention
among the health‑care providers. Hence, this review aimed to identify the literature evidence of the
efficacy of various educational interventions training in the management of obstetric complications.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We searched PUBMED, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Google Scholar,
Cochrane, and maternity care databases with studies published from 2011 to 2021 for identifying
studies related to this educational intervention review using MeSH terms and free terms. The search
process was also done on the websites of the World Health Organization and the reproductive health
library in the English language. From the 1823 abstracts reviewed, 16 studies were included (15
quasi‑experimental, 01 randomized clinical trial, and 01 exploratory research design). We identified
studies that included skill assessment of nurses, midwives, auxilliary nurse‑midwives (ANMs), medical
students, interns, and doctors after implementing various educational interventions.
RESULTS: According to the findings of this literature, achieving enhanced nursing management of
obstetric complications has been developed. Especially, it suggests through better nursing training
and education and also by providing sufficient resources, time, and coordination with obstetric
specialists, nurses and midwives will be able to implement their care roles, which include proper
diagnosis, appropriate intervention, advanced care, client education, and psychological support. The
efficacy of each educational intervention varies and depends on the participants’ understanding,
interest, and the advancement of the teaching‑learning method used.
CONCLUSION: This systematic review reveals abroad and logical move towards the evaluation of
various educational interventions in the field of obstetric complications. Among all the educational
interventions implemented, mobile application, and simulation‑based training play a major role
in improving the knowledge and skills of health‑care providers in the management of obstetric
complications.
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