Report on the development of a digital educational tool for teaching the urodynamic test

ABSTRACT Introduction: The urodynamic test is a diagnostic tool that evaluates bladder storage and emptying functions. The test is complex, has precise indications, and requires interpretation and critical analysis of its results. Knowledge of urodynamics and lower urinary tract disorders is among the skills desired for gynecology and obstetrics residents; however, there is no standardization of the teaching of this topic in many medical residency services. Technology-mediated education is an ally in the development of qualified training for health professionals with an impact on improving the services offered. In medical residency programs, this educational strategy offers opportunities to reinforce the learned concepts and explore others not covered during the training period. Objective: To develop a digital educational tool for the teaching of urodynamic examination within gynecology and obstetrics medical residency programs. Methods: This is a descriptive study of the development of a digital educational tool, in which Contextualized Instructional Design was used to guide the process of building digital content. Results: Between March 2023 and February 2024, an open and free educational module on urodynamics was developed in the Virtual Learning Environment of the Unified Health System (AVASUS). The module has a total course load of 30 hours and is aimed at resident doctors in gynecology and obstetrics. The educational resources used by the proposed instructional design consisted of videos, graphics, images, illustrative clinical cases, complementary texts, targeted questionnaires, and glossaries. Conclusions: The tool seems to be practical, easy to access, and appropriate for learning, with the possibility of expanding teaching about urodynamics in medical residency programs and promoting continuing education in health professions.