A nurse with limited experience performing female catheterizations is unsure if a catheter was correctly inserted, leading to anxiety about patient safety and potential complications.

No structured training or real-time guidance tool for nurses learning catheterization. Current reliance on subjective feedback (patient pain) and post-insertion indicators (urine flow) is unreliable, especially for novices.

Severity

5Critical

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

May 7, 2026

Workarounds Described

checks for urine return after insertion
asks patient about pain during balloon inflation
compares external catheter length to previous catheter

Implied Software Gaps

A mobile app that provides real-time visual guidance and objective confirmation of correct catheter placement

App Concept

CathAssist Pro

A mobile app that uses AI and AR to guide nurses through catheter insertion step-by-step, with visual confirmation of urethral placement and real-time feedback. Replaces guesswork with objective indicators.

Key Features

AR overlay to identify anatomical landmarks on a training mannequin or via camera
Step-by-step checklist with haptic confirmation
Real-time feedback during insertion (e.g., resistance detection, balloon inflation cues)
Post-insertion verification via urine flow sensor or ultrasonic bladder scan integration

Target Users: Nursing students and early-career nurses in hospitals and home care settings, especially those covering urinary catheterization procedures.

Revenue Model: Hospital site license at $500/year per nurse, or individual subscription at $19.99/month for continuing education.

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