Simulation Based Educational Intervention for Enhancing Irrigation Skills of Nurses Caring for Patients With Cutaneous Continent Urinary Diversions and Orthotopic Neobladders.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a nurse practitioner-led simulation-based education program on nursing knowledge and confidence in the care of patients with a cutaneous continent urinary diversion (Indiana pouch) or orthotopic neobladder.

Design: Single-group, before-after study.

Subjects And Setting: The sample comprised 11 RNs practicing at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.