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ArticleWorld journal of urology2025

Knowledge and self-confidence of healthcare workers to perform transurethral catheterization: a matter deserving attention!

Gokhan Calik, Zeynep Bahadır, Berk Madendere, Ozgur Arikan, Vahit Guzelburc, Engin Evci, Suleyman Sami Cakir, Bulent Altay, Pilar Laguna, Mehmet Kocak and 11 more

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Article in World journal of urology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05334225 (Assessing the Knowledge and Self-confidence of Healthcare Workers to Perform Transurethral Catheterization), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Assessing the Knowledge and Self-confidence of Healthcare Workers to Perform Transurethral Catheterization: A Multicenter Survey

TypeobservationalSponsorBetül KartalRan2021 to 2022Enrolled1,000ConditionsUrethral Catheterization, Urethral Catheterization Related Injury, Catheter Complications, Catheter Related ComplicationArmsTraining Program
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21 authors.

Gokhan Calik *Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Zeynep Bahadır *School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Berk Madendere *School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ozgur ArikanDepartment of Urology, Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Vahit GuzelburcDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Engin EvciIstanbul Medipol University, Urology Clinic, Pendik Health Application and Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Suleyman Sami CakirFaculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul Medipol University, Sefaköy Health Application and Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Bulent AltayFaculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Istanbul Medipol University, Kosuyolu Medipol Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Pilar LagunaDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet KocakMulti-Omics Design and Analysis Studio (MODAS-SABITA), Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Selami AlbayrakDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Rahim HoruzDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kubilay SabuncuDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mustafa BozDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Bulent ErkurtInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mohamad Aosama AlrifaaiInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abdullah Al ChaabawiInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mahmoud AlraisInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. mahmoudsadeq2001@gmail.com.
Ibrahim Abdi AliInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Shaban M S AshourInternational School of Medicine, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Jean de la RosetteDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients may suffer from the sequela of complicated transurethral catheterization (TUC) such as urethral injury, infection, and stricture formation. We assessed the self-confidence, knowledge, and experience of healthcare professionals performing TUC.

methodsA multi-center, prospective, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was performed among healthcare workers from 5 university hospitals. Data was transferred to an online Data Management System and self-confidence, knowledge, and experience levels among different healthcare roles were compared.

findingsOf all 747 participants, 8% did not feel confident, had enough knowledge or preparation skills regarding TUC. 23% never asked for help while performing TUC whereas 42% always asked for assistance (p < 0.0001). Healthcare roles did not differ statistically in terms of TUC knowledge and understanding. However, healthcare workers in surgical specialties felt more confident in their knowledge (29% vs 21%). Confidence in male catheterization skills rated as 'well' and 'very well' were reported highest by paramedics (71%, 20%) followed by nurses (48%, 20%), physicians (53%, 30%) and residents (50%, 36%). In the event of difficult catheterizations, physicians mostly preferred the assistance of "urologists and urology residents" (64%) while nurses mostly reached out to other nurses (39%). Paramedics were the least likely to ask for assistance (40%) followed by nurses (26%), doctors (24%), and residents (13%) (p < 0.0001).

conclusionA significant proportion of healthcare workers do not have the necessary knowledge and understanding of TUC and do not feel confident in their catheterization and preparation skills when challenged by a difficult TUC, which requires the reassessment of the training programs pre- and post-graduation. This will facilitate and create a safer environment for both the patient and the healthcare professionals. TRIAL REGISTRY: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05334225.

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Clinical CompetenceHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelSelf ConceptUrinary CatheterizationAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesComplicationFemale urethral catheterizationHealthcare workersMale urethral catheterizationSelf confidenceTrainingTransurethral catheterizationTraumaUrethral stricture

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PMCPMC12084172

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