Effectiveness of an in-situ simulation scenario on umbilical stump hygiene in newborns

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769292316

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Neonatal Nursing, Health Education, Infant, Newborn, Umbilical Cord, Simulation Training

Abstract

Objective: To verify the impact of in-situ simulation on umbilical cord hygiene in newborns, focusing on postpartum women’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Method: A quasi-experimental study including 53 postpartum women during their stay in the rooming-in unit of a teaching hospital. Data collection took place from August 2022 to February 2023. Two pre-tests and two post-tests were applied after the simulation, along with repeated measures ANOVA and Sidak’s post-hoc test. Results: Significant differences were found between the pre- and post-tests (p <0.001). The pre-tests did not differ from each other, but they did differ from the post-tests, and the post-tests did not differ from each other, but they did differ from the pre-tests. ANOVA showed an effect of in-situ simulation on the mean adequacy of the technique, and Sidak’s post-hoc test confirmed the adequacy of care after the simulation. Conclusion: Training postpartum women in umbilical stump hygiene using an in-situ simulated scenario proved effective.

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Júlia Nascimento Flores, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro

Enfermeira,  graduada pela Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.

Bárbara dos Santos Lins, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro

Enfermeira,  graduada pela Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil

Jéssica Aparecida da Silva, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro

Enfermeira, mestranda pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Atenção à Saúde da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brasil.

Luciano Marques dos Santos, State University of Feira de Santana

Enfermeiro, Doutor, Professor Adjunto da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, BA, Brasil.

Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca, University of São Paulo

Enfermeira, Pós-doutora, Professora Titular da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.

Mariana Torreglosa Ruiz, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro

Enfermeira. Professora Associada do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Atenção à Saúde da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro.

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2025-12-06

How to Cite

Flores, J. N., Lins, B. dos S., Silva, J. A. da, Santos, L. M. dos, Fonseca, L. M. M., & Ruiz, M. T. (2025). Effectiveness of an in-situ simulation scenario on umbilical stump hygiene in newborns. Revista De Enfermagem Da UFSM, 15, e35. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769292316

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