Abstract
Background
Urethral catheterisation (UC) is a frequently performed medical procedure and catheter-related injuries can lead to significant morbidity for patients. The aims of this study are to assess interns’ exposure to UC and to design, implement and assess a structured UC skills workshop for hospital interns.
Methods
A 10-item anonymous questionnaire on UC was distributed to interns in two university teaching hospitals. Respondents were invited to participate in a skills workshop. Teaching methods for correct UC technique included a lecture, a video tutorial and a simulated patient model. Participants’ catheter insertion skills were assessed using a 20-item OSCE checklist when the UC workshop concluded.
Results
In total, 40 interns completed the initial questionnaire of whom 26 (65%) had not received any dedicated catheter skills training prior to commencing internship. Fourteen (35%) were unsupervised during their first UC. Fifteen (37%) interns attended the dedicated skills workshop. All interns found the workshop beneficial and 12 (80%) reported an improvement on confidence afterwards. Following the workshop, the mean (± standard deviation) catheter insertion OSCE score was 92% (± 14.1).
Conclusions
Interns have a lack of knowledge, experience and confidence with catheter insertion. Current training models are deficient. The introduction of a structured skills workshop may help to improve catheter insertion skills among interns.
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Data availability
The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.
Abbreviations
- AUA:
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American Urological Association
- BAUS:
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British Association of Urological Surgeons
- CAUTI:
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catheter-associated urinary tract infection
- OSCE:
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objective structured clinical examination
- UC:
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urethral catheterisation
- UTI:
-
urinary tract infection
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I wish to thank Mr. Adam Roche, RCSI, who provided us with the catheterisation models and I am grateful for his assistance in this regard.
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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by A Nic an Ríogh. The first draft of the manuscript was written by A Nic an Ríogh and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Nic an Ríogh, A.U., O’Connell, C., Lonergan, P.E. et al. Designing and assessing a urethral catheter skills workshop for intern doctors in a university teaching hospital. Ir J Med Sci 189, 1501–1506 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-020-02240-4
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