Evaluation of Interprofessional Teaching Strategy for Nursing Students on Perinatal Trauma-Informed Care

Little research exists on secondary traumatic stress for obstetric nurses and best educational strategies. Mixed-methods analysis was conducted to evaluate use of interprofessional panel debriefing to prepare nursing students for trauma-informed care. A pretest and posttest paired-samples design evaluated student experience and internalization of communication techniques. Students (n = 54) gained communication techniques from the learning activity; they felt simulations were realistic and applicable and described the learning activity as emotional with support from faculty. This innovative learning activity is a valuable teaching method and may be applicable to clinical agencies for new staff.