Development and validation of face and content of a realistic simulator for suprapubic cystostomy training

Abstract

Introduction: Performing a suprapubic cystostomy should be a competence of the urologist and general surgeon. The training of this competence through simulation appears as a safe, risk-free alternative for patients and resident physicians. Objective: to create a realistic simulator for suprapubic cystostomy training and obtain its face and content validation. Method: the procedure was carried out in the simulator by experts who later responded to a semi-structured questionnaire to evaluate anatomical realism and the usefulness of the simulator as a teaching and training tool. Results: Twenty-one urologists with a mean age of 41.2 years evaluated the simulator. Anatomical realism had an average score of 4.24 (maximum score 5) and usefulness as a teaching tool obtained an average of 4.76 (maximum score 5). Conclusion: the developed simulator is, therefore, useful for the practical teaching of puncture cystostomy, it was validated in terms of face and content, and can be incorporated into the curricula for the training of resident physicians, especially in general surgery and urology.