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This study evaluated the declarative knowledge of new interns regarding urethral catheterization and assessed the effectiveness of a simulation-based urology session in improving their knowledge, confidence, and perceived self-efficacy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A one-day urology simulation workshop was conducted for 40 new interns at a university hospital. Participants completed a pre-session online questionnaire assessing demographics, urinary catheterization knowledge, and self-reported confidence and self-efficacy. The workshop included three modules: an interactive presentation, instructional videos, and hands-on simulation on male and female models. Post-session assessments measured changes in knowledge, confidence, and self-efficacy scores using standardized evaluation tools.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty new medical interns participated. Only 15% felt adequately prepared before training. Knowledge gaps were identified regarding catheter types and sizes (92.5%), optimal patient positioning (62%), proper meatus exposure, and balloon inflation technique (100%). Following the workshop, mean knowledge scores increased from 7.7\u2009\u00b1\u20091.24 to 12.2\u2009\u00b1\u20091.11, self-reported confidence from 6.60\u2009\u00b1\u20091.79 to 8.66\u2009\u00b1\u20090.94, and perceived self-efficacy from 3.32\u2009\u00b1\u20090.94 to 4.32\u2009\u00b1\u20090.62 (all p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). At six-month follow-up, participants collectively performed 274 urethral catheterizations with a 93% success rate and a low complication rate of 4% (n\u2009=\u200911), reflecting effective transfer of learning from the simulation to clinical practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>New medical interns demonstrated insufficient baseline knowledge of urethral catheterization. The structured urology simulation session significantly improved their declarative knowledge, confidence, and perceived self-efficacy, underscoring the value of simulation-based training in early postgraduate medical education.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1371\/journal.pone.0353677","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,17]],"date-time":"2026-07-17T17:33:47Z","timestamp":1784309627000},"page":"e0353677","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.corrections_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Enhancing medical intern competence in urethral catheterization: Impact of simulation-based training on knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical 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