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Set the Scene: Midwifery Edition – Designing and piloting a digital scenario generator to enhance midwifery education
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Jersey General Hospital, Maternity, St Martin, Jersey
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A119
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Simulation-based learning enhances clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills. However, students often report limited access to relevant, realistic simulations during placement. This is particularly problematic in midwifery, where learning opportunities can be unpredictable. Set the Scene: Midwifery Edition is a digital scenario generator designed to fill this gap by delivering ad hoc, low-prep simulation prompts aligned with UK midwifery standards.
OBJECTIVES:
This project aims to design, pilot, and evaluate a digital tool that enables student midwives to practise clinical and communication skills through realistic, diverse, and scenario-based prompts. The study will explore its educational value, usability, and potential impact on learner confidence and competence.
METHODS:
A mixed-methods study will be conducted from August 2025, involving UK-based student midwives. Participants will use the tool during clinical placements, or in their own time. Data collection will include pre- and post-surveys, scenario engagement tracking, and semi-structured interviews. Feedback will inform iterative improvements and future scaling. At the time of submission, the tool is in late-stage development with MVP testing underway.
RESULTS:
Early feedback from stake holders and pilot users suggests the tool is engaging, intuitive, and well-aligned with midwifery education needs. Preliminary data will be available by the time of the Congress and will be presented alongside user experience insights and practical implementation considerations.
CONCLUSIONS:
Set the Scene: Midwifery Edition offers a scalable, evidence-informed solution to improve access to realistic simulation in midwifery education. This presentation will share the development process, early findings, and the potential of adaptive simulation technology in supporting midwifery students worldwide.
KEY MESSAGE:
Simulation-based learning can be made more accessible, realistic, and equitable through a lightweight digital scenario generator, empowering students and educators to practise and teach essential midwifery skills in real time - anywhere, anytime. Education - digital/simulation
Simulation-based learning enhances clinical reasoning, communication, and decision-making skills. However, students often report limited access to relevant, realistic simulations during placement. This is particularly problematic in midwifery, where learning opportunities can be unpredictable. Set the Scene: Midwifery Edition is a digital scenario generator designed to fill this gap by delivering ad hoc, low-prep simulation prompts aligned with UK midwifery standards.
OBJECTIVES:
This project aims to design, pilot, and evaluate a digital tool that enables student midwives to practise clinical and communication skills through realistic, diverse, and scenario-based prompts. The study will explore its educational value, usability, and potential impact on learner confidence and competence.
METHODS:
A mixed-methods study will be conducted from August 2025, involving UK-based student midwives. Participants will use the tool during clinical placements, or in their own time. Data collection will include pre- and post-surveys, scenario engagement tracking, and semi-structured interviews. Feedback will inform iterative improvements and future scaling. At the time of submission, the tool is in late-stage development with MVP testing underway.
RESULTS:
Early feedback from stake holders and pilot users suggests the tool is engaging, intuitive, and well-aligned with midwifery education needs. Preliminary data will be available by the time of the Congress and will be presented alongside user experience insights and practical implementation considerations.
CONCLUSIONS:
Set the Scene: Midwifery Edition offers a scalable, evidence-informed solution to improve access to realistic simulation in midwifery education. This presentation will share the development process, early findings, and the potential of adaptive simulation technology in supporting midwifery students worldwide.
KEY MESSAGE:
Simulation-based learning can be made more accessible, realistic, and equitable through a lightweight digital scenario generator, empowering students and educators to practise and teach essential midwifery skills in real time - anywhere, anytime. Education - digital/simulation
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