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A specialist urology nurse (SUN) demonstrated high accuracy in flexible cystoscopy and patient management, comparable to a urology registrar (SpR). This indicates SUNs can effectively perform diagnostic and surveillance cystoscopies.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Endourology
  • Healthcare Professional Roles

Background:

  • Flexible cystoscopy is a key diagnostic tool in urology.
  • The roles of specialist nurses in urological procedures are expanding.
  • Comparing the diagnostic accuracy of different healthcare professionals is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the diagnostic accuracy of flexible cystoscopy performed by a specialist urology registrar (SpR) and a specialist urology nurse (SUN).
  • To evaluate the concordance in management plans between the SpR and SUN.
  • To assess the clinical significance of any discrepancies found.

Main Methods:

  • 50 patients underwent flexible cystoscopy by both an SpR and a SUN, independently.
  • Findings and management plans were compared.

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  • Discrepancies were reviewed by a consultant urologist under general anaesthesia.

    • Main Results:

    • High agreement (94%) in endoscopic findings and management plans between SpR and SUN.
    • Kappa value of 0.94 indicated strong agreement between SUN and final diagnosis/management.
    • Missed tumours were clinically insignificant.

    Conclusions:

    • A trained SUN can perform diagnostic and surveillance flexible cystoscopies with accuracy comparable to a urology SpR.
    • Specialist nurses can effectively manage patients following flexible cystoscopy.
    • This supports the expanded role of SUNs in urological care.