Can chicken tissue and VR help train better midwives?

This completed study looked at whether a hybrid training model—using sponge models, chicken tissue, and virtual reality—can improve midwifery students' confidence and reduce anxiety when learning episiotomy repair. Fifty-one third-year students took part, first practicing on sponges, then randomly assigned to either chicken tissue or VR training. The goal was to see which method better boosts self-efficacy and lowers cognitive load.