The effect of three different simulation methods used in urinary catheterization training

Background: This study was designed as a randomized study to determine the effects of three different simulation methods used in urinary catheterization training on nursing students' skills, satisfaction and self-confidence. Method: The students were divided into three groups and each group experienced urinary catheterization with a different simulation method. Results: Students' skill levels from the highest to lowest were determined as the virtual reality simulation group, task-trainer simulation group, high-fidelity simulation group and there was a statistically significant difference between their mean scores. It was determined that the students' satisfaction and self-confidence total score averages were similar in the virtual reality simulation group and the task-trainer simulation group, and were significantly higher than the high-fidelity simulation group. Conclusion: The findings obtained from the research show that it is appropriate to use virtual reality simulation method and task-trainer simulation method in urinary catheter training of first-year nursing students. Cite this article: Kurt, E., Nazik, E. & Zaybak, A. (2025, Month). The effect of three different simulation methods used in urinary catheterization training. Clinical Simulation in Nursing , 102, 101729. https://doi.org/10. 1016/j.ecns.2025.101729. (c) 2025 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.