Animating Metoidioplasty Anatomy for Urology Nursing Practice

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Medical Education
• Gender-Affirming Care

Background:

• Transgender patients undergoing metoidioplasty with urethral lengthening require specialized urinary catheterization care.
• Existing healthcare resources inadequately address the unique anatomy and nursing needs for this patient population.
• Lack of specific training can lead to challenges in providing appropriate care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a 3D animation resource for nurses regarding urinary catheterization in transgender patients post-metoidioplasty.
• To provide clear, labelled comparative anatomy to improve understanding and confidence in healthcare providers.
• To highlight the need for gender-diverse representation in medical education and clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• Creation of a 3D animation depicting labelled comparative anatomy relevant to metoidioplasty and urethral lengthening.
• Evaluation of the animation's effectiveness in facilitating learning among nurses.
• Collection of feedback on specific video elements that enhance comprehension.

Main Results:

• A novel 3D animation resource has been created to illustrate the anatomy for urinary catheterization in transgender patients post-metoidioplasty.
• The animation aims to provide valuable feedback for improving educational tools.
• Initial evaluations are expected to guide future iterations and training development.

Conclusions:

• There is a critical need for accessible, specialized educational materials for nurses caring for transgender individuals.
• 3D animation offers a promising modality for teaching complex anatomy and improving healthcare provider competency.
• This project underscores the importance of gender-diverse representation in healthcare education and practice in the United States.