Stimulate, Ventilate Collaborate-A Qualitative Study Underpinning the Development of an Educational Guide to Newborn Resuscitation for Midwifery Students.

AIM: To address participants' requests for an educational guide for midwifery students learning newborn resuscitation.

DESIGN

An explorative design and qualitative method were undertaken.

METHODS

From May 2018 to October 2020, midwives and midwifery students across Norway were interviewed individually (n = 16) and participated (n = 20) in four digital workshops. Participants collaborated to design a tailored newborn resuscitation course and subsequently developed an educational guide to simplify the learning process for midwifery students. A secondary analysis of previously collected qualitative data was conducted.

RESULTS

Simplified guidance on newborn resuscitation was developed using the ADDIE model, emphasising midwives' roles in quickly managing complex tasks. A three-step pocket guide was created to help midwifery students prepare effectively.

PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Midwives and midwifery students willingly shared their experiences and suggestions in interviews and workshops, where they collaborated to develop a tailored course in newborn resuscitation and an educational guide to support midwifery students' learning in newborn resuscitation.

CONCLUSION

Stimulate, ventilate and collaborate are key elements in newborn resuscitation. Midwifery students and midwives requested simplified guidance for learning, training and performing newborn resuscitation. Given the close association, further research is recommended to evaluate the 'Stimulate, Ventilate, Collaborate' educational guide by implementing and evaluating its effectiveness across diverse international midwifery educational and clinical settings. This study underpins the importance of addressing participants' request for an educational guide for midwifery students learning newborn resuscitation. The educational guide offers this requested guide to newborn resuscitation, addressing the need for simplified guidance identified by midwifery students and midwives. By providing clear, memorable steps for learning, training and clinical application, this educational guide has the potential to enhance confidence and competence in performing newborn resuscitation. Implementing and evaluating this guide across diverse international settings can improve midwifery education and midwives' clinical practice. However, implementation and evaluation are still pending.