Keywords

Self-confidence, patient, caregivers, intermittent urinary catheterization, simulation training

 

Authors

  1. Silva, Dayane R. A. BSN
  2. Mazzo, Alessandra PhD, RN
  3. Jorge, Beatriz M. RN
  4. Souza Junior, Valtuir D. RN
  5. Fumincelli, Lais RN
  6. Almeida, Rodrigo G. S. RN

Abstract

Purpose:: The purpose of this study was to identify how training on a low-fidelity simulator impacts the confidence of caregivers and patients with neurogenic bladder who use clean intermittent urinary catheterization.

 

Design:: Quasi-experimental study.

 

Methods:: Developed in a rehabilitation center in Brazil including patients who use clean intermittent urinary catheterization and caregivers from September to November 2013. After Ethics approval (Opinion 146/2012) during the nursing consultation, data were collected before and after training on a low-fidelity simulator.

 

Findings:: A total of 36 respondents (72.0%) patients and 14 (28.0%) caregivers participated. The self-confidence acquired after training on low-fidelity simulators was significant.

 

Conclusions:: In this study sample, low-fidelity simulation was demonstrated to be an effective strategy for the development of self-confidence.

 

Clinical Relevance:: Low-fidelity simulation training enables patients and caregivers to increase their self-confidence when performing clean intermittent urinary catheterization and should be used as a training strategy by healthcare professionals.