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Ureteral catheterization is a procedure done during cystoscopy examination, where a catheter is inserted into the ureteral orifices and advanced through the ureter for various purposes. Simulation-based education has been proven to improve procedural skills and outcomes for medical trainees. This study aimed to assess if a combination of lecture and hands-on simulation would improve knowledge and confidence in trainees performing ureteral catheterization during cystoscopy simulation.<br /><br />The study involved 25 medical trainees from urology and OBGYN specialties. Before the intervention, 88% of trainees reported never inserting ureteral catheters. After the didactic session, both resident and student groups showed a significant increase in confidence. The combined group also showed a significant increase in confidence. There was also a significant increase in knowledge for residents and students after the didactic session. Each group showed a significant decrease in time for performing the procedure.<br /><br />The study concludes that ureteral catheterization simulation with didactics improves trainee knowledge and confidence in urology and OBGYN specialties. Adding simulation-based education to residency programs can increase confidence and improve time efficiency when performing procedures in clinical practice. Simulation-based education can help prepare surgical trainees for the operating room and enhance medical training.<br /><br />References:<br />1. Reznick, R.K. and H. MacRae, Teaching surgical skills—changes in the wind. N Engl J Med, 2006. 355(25); p. 2664-9.<br />2. Khamis, N.N., et al., A stepwise model for simulation-based curriculum development for clinical skills, a modification of the six-step approach. Surg Endosc, 2016. 30(1): p. 279-87.

Keywords

Ureteral catheterization

Cystoscopy examination

Simulation-based education

Procedural skills

Medical trainees

Knowledge improvement

Confidence enhancement

Residency programs

Clinical practice

Surgical trainees