Implementation of low-fidelity simulation education to improve knowledge and self-efficacy for nurses caring for Post-genital affirming surgical patients

Background: Nursing staff identified a lack of skills and knowledge regarding care for people undergoing genital affirmation surgery. This quality improvement project aimed to provide nurses with hands-on education and experience to increase knowledge and self-efficacy in caring for post genital affirming surgical patients. Methods: Simulation and deliberate practice were combined by using an electronic education module along with physical anatomic models. Data were collected using pre and posteducational intervention surveys. Results: Statistically significant improvements were found in nurses’ knowledge and self-efficacy. Conclusion: Through the use of models, the nurses obtained the hands-on training needed to care for this vulnerable population without using patients as teaching tools.