An exploration of student midwives' experiences of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessment process

摘要: This paper reports on a qualitative descriptive study that explored student midwives' experiences of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination assessment process for obstetric emergencies within university setting. The development fundamental clinical skills is an important component in preparing students to meet responsibilities midwife. There international concern transfer midwifery education into universities may impact skills. Examinations (OSCEs) have potential promote integration and consolidation prior placement. Twenty six (n=36) from two programmes (BSc Higher Diploma) participated four focus groups Burnard's (2006) framework was used data analysis. Three main themes emerged following analysis: preparation OSCE assessment, learning through simulating practice. Preparation OSCE's which included lectures, demonstrations, practice facilitated by lecturers themselves, considered central process. Learning via OSCEs perceived be more effective comparison other forms prepared Positive aspects areas improvement were identified. Using increased depth with steps taken proving valuable tool. adds evidence use education.