15 Avoidable iatrogenic complications of urethral catheterisation and inadequate intern training: A 4-year follow up post implementation of an intern training programme

YouTube as an educational tool regarding male urethral catheterization

“…This is despite the UK's General Medical Council including urethral catheterization in male and female patients as a minimum standard in those completing medical school [15]. Sullivan et al, in a follow-up study after the introduction of an intern programme, demonstrated a reduction in iatrogenic catheterization morbidity and improved levels of confidence among junior trainees [5]. Similarly, Todsen et al demonstrated a transfer of UC skillset obtained in a skills laboratory to real clinical situations up to 6 weeks after training [16].…”

“…Studies have questioned whether junior doctors receive adequate training before independent catheterization [2,3]. It has been shown that focused catheterization training before the start of the intern year can significantly reduce the rates of catheter morbidity [4,5].…”