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

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Transurethral catheterization (TUC) is essential for urinary management and is performed by various healthcare workers.
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Over 100 million TUCs are performed annually, highlighting the procedure's prevalence and importance in clinical settings.
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Healthcare workers' knowledge and self-confidence in performing TUCs are critical to prevent complications like urethral injuries.
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The study involved 747 healthcare workers, revealing that experience and surgical specialty positively influence TUC knowledge and confidence.
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Structured training protocols are necessary to enhance healthcare workers' procedural skills and ensure successful TUC outcomes.

World Journal Of Urology

by Gokhan Calik, Zeynep Bahadır, Berk Madendere, Ozgur Arikan, Vahit Guzelburc, Engin Evci, Suleyman Sami Cakir, Bulent Altay, Pilar Laguna, Mehmet Kocak, Selami Albayrak, Rahim Horuz, Kubilay Sabuncu, Mustafa Boz, Bulent Erkurt, Mohamad Aosama Alrifaai, Abdullah Al Chaabawi, Mahmoud Alrais, Ibrahim Abdi Ali, Shaban M. S. Ashour, Jean de la Rosette
May 16, 2025

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