The development of validated checklist for Foley catheterization: preliminary results

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Urology
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Foley catheterization (FC) is associated with potential complications.
• Validated procedural checklists are crucial for effective teaching, assessment, and improving healthcare quality.
• Existing literature lacks FC checklists validated using the Delphi method.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the initial validation step of male and female Foley catheterization checklists.
• To develop reliable checklists for teaching and assessing Foley catheterization skills.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify existing validated FC checklists.
• A modified Delphi technique was employed with a panel of 7 experts to develop the checklists.
• Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficients.

Main Results:

• No previously validated FC checklists were identified through the literature review.
• A 24-item male FC checklist and a 23-item female FC checklist were developed.
• High internal consistency was demonstrated: Cronbach's α = .91 for males and .88 for females.

Conclusions:

• The development of these male and female FC checklists represents the first step in their validation process.
• Further validation requires implementation and study in simulation and clinical settings.
• These validated checklists have the potential to enhance Foley catheterization training and patient care.