Midwifery students' viewpoint about the effect of feedback provided by instructors on improving the level of education in the clinical skills center

Introduction: Clinical education is specifically significant in nursing and midwifery schools. For optimal education, it is essential that students receive feedback from instructors before encountering patients to prevent harm in actual settings. This study aimed to determine midwifery students' viewpoint about feedback and its impact on learning in Clinical Skills Centers (CSCs). Methods: This was a descriptive study whose participants took part through census sampling (n=32). Considering the inclusion criteria, 27 students were eligible, who participated after filling out written informed consents. The first phase of the study was qualitative, using content analysis approach to explain midwifery students' viewpoints in CSCs. Using elicitation method, and considering CVR and CVI, a questionnaire was prepared containing 22 items in four sections. Results: The majority of the students (69.8%) had a positive view about learning in CSCs, 77.8% felt they had a moderate to high level of knowledge about CSC, and 88.9% believed that they should review their learnings before starting a new session in CSC. They mostly believed that the old and poor quality models are the most important problems they encountered (66.7%.). Students alleged that getting feedback from lecturers improves learning, but they preferred to receive it privately. Conclusion: Although satisfied with clinical skills centers, shortcomings and inappropriate behaviors can affect students’ interest and motivation. Students feel positive about receiving feedback in CSC, since receiving productive feedback enhances motivation and optimizes learning.