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<FirstName>Majida</FirstName>
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<FirstName>Mustafa El</FirstName>
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<Abstract>Introduction: Quality midwifery care is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.1, which aims to reduce maternal mortality. Recent findings highlight the importance of both initial and ongoing training for midwives to ensure that every woman and newborn has access to life-saving care. The incorporation of simulation obstetric training is becoming increasingly crucial in midwifery education. Evaluations that focus only on midwifery skills outcomes are limited. This review aims to evaluate the available evidence on simulation-based training in pre-service and in-service midwifery education. Methods: A systematic approach was carried out according to (PRISMA) guidelines, to identify original articles in the following databases: Elsevier, Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar. The quality of the included studies was assessed by means of (MMAT) Tool. Results: Out of the 546 articles identified, only 13 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of scenarios focused on obstetric complications and emergencies. Results reported an improvement in behavioural skills, confidence, self-efficacy, and knowledge, as well as increased satisfaction following the simulation training. Conclusion: The findings strongly support the implementation of simulation in undergraduate midwifery curricula to enhance the quality of midwifery education and demonstrate the importance of investing in simulation to achieve learning outcomes.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Simulation, Midwives, Obstetric emergencies, Managing complications, Ongoing training</Keywords>
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