Student midwives' lived experiences of caring for bereaved parents following perinatal loss using actor-based simulation: A phenomenological study

CONCLUSION: The study highlights the vital role of simulation as a defined model of bereavement education that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide compassionate care to bereaved parents experiencing perinatal loss.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The emotional toll of caring for bereaved parents is significant, and higher education institutions should adopt experiential forms of learning using actor-based simulation scenarios to emotionally prepare students to care holistically for parents affected by perinatal loss.PMID:38241799 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103913
Source: Midwifery - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research