Simülasyon Destekli Emzirme Uygulamaları: Literatür Derlemesi

Abstract

Emzirme, anne ve bebek sağlığının korunması ve geliştirilmesi açısından kritik öneme sahip olmakla birlikte, çok sayıda bireysel, sosyokültürel ve çevresel faktörden etkilenen karmaşık bir süreçtir. Emzirmenin başlatılması ve sürdürülmesinde annenin bilgi düzeyi, özgüveni ve profesyonel destek alması önemli belirleyiciler arasında yer almaktadır. Bu bağlamda emzirme eğitimleri, emzirme başarısını artırmada temel müdahalelerden biri olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Ancak geleneksel eğitim yaklaşımlarının çoğunlukla pasif öğrenmeye dayanması, psikomotor bir beceri olan emzirmenin etkin biçimde kazandırılmasını sınırlayabilmektedir. Son yıllarda sağlık eğitiminde yaygınlaşan simülasyon temelli eğitim yöntemleri, gerçek yaşam deneyimlerini güvenli bir ortamda sunarak bilişsel, duyuşsal ve psikomotor becerilerin birlikte geliştirilmesine olanak tanımaktadır. Bu derlemenin amacı, emzirme eğitiminde kullanılan simülasyon temelli uygulamaları incelemek, bu uygulamaların emzirme becerileri ve öz-yeterlilik üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek ve mevcut literatür doğrultusunda sağlık profesyonellerine yönelik öneriler sunmaktır. İncelenen çalışmalar, simülasyon temelli emzirme eğitimlerinin annelerin emzirme becerilerini geliştirdiğini, özgüvenlerini artırdığını ve bilgiyi uygulamaya dönüştürmede etkili olduğunu göstermektedir.

Keywords

• Emzirme
• Eğitim
• Bebek
• Anne
• Simülasyon

SIMULATION-BASED BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Breastfeeding is critically important for protecting and promoting maternal and infant health; however, it is a complex process influenced by numerous individual, sociocultural, and environmental factors. The mother's level of knowledge, self-confidence, and professional support are among the key determinants in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding. In this context, breastfeeding education stands out as one of the fundamental interventions for increasing breastfeeding success. However, traditional educational approaches, which are often based on passive learning, may limit the effective acquisition of breastfeeding as a psychomotor skill. In recent years, simulation-based education methods, which have become widespread in health education, allow for the simultaneous development of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills by providing real-life experiences in a safe environment. The purpose of this review is to examine simulation-based applications used in breastfeeding education, evaluate their effects on breastfeeding skills and self-efficacy, and provide recommendations for healthcare professionals based on the current literature. The studies reviewed demonstrate that simulation-based breastfeeding education improves mothers' breastfeeding skills, increases their self-confidence, and is effective in translating knowledge into practice.

Keywords

• Breastfeeding
• Education
• Infant
• Mother
• Simulation

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