scholarly journals Free open access medical education for point of care ultrasound: content discovery and resource evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Simone Rudnin ◽  
Josh Greenstein ◽  
Abbas Husain
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Resource Evaluation ◽  
Content Discovery

scholarly journals Point of care ultrasound: the next evolution of medical education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (14) ◽  
pp. 846-846
Author(s):  
Ellen A. Gilbertson ◽  
Nathan D. Hatton ◽  
John J. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound

Research: Does the Addition of Ultrasound Enhance Cardiac Anatomy Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education?

POCUS Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Durbin, MD ◽  
Amer M. Johri, MD ◽  
Anthony Sanfilippo, MD
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
First Year ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Cardiac Anatomy ◽  
True Value ◽  
Queen's University ◽  
First Year Medical Students

With the advent of portable hand-held ultrasound units, the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has become increasingly popular amongst a wide array of medical specialists for both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Canada-wide surveys demonstrate a desire for increased utilization of POCUS in primary medical education. In this study, we aim to assess the efficacy of an ultrasound based anatomy tutorial and the perspectives of a cohort of first year medical students at Queen’s University. Students were recruited, randomized to pre or post-test analysis, and provided with a supplementary lecture on cardiac anatomy utilizing echocardiography studies. In this study, we were unable to demonstrate a difference between understanding of basic cardiac anatomy between groups. However, we were able to report the opinions and perspectives of a small cohort of first year medical students at Queen’s University, illustrating a desire for increased exposure and training towards cardiac POCUS in primary medical education. Further evidence is required to delineate the true value of these experiences.

scholarly journals Dedicated time for deliberate practice: one emergency medicine program’s approach to point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training

CJEM ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 558-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Hayward ◽  
Teresa Chan ◽  
Andrew Healey
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Deliberate Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Education Literature ◽  
Scholarly Discussion

AbstractPoint-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) has become an essential skill in the practice of emergency medicine (EM). Various EM residency programs now require competency in basic PoCUS applications. The education literature suggests that deliberate practice is necessary for skill acquisition and mastery. We used an educational theory, Ericsson’s model of deliberate practice, to create a PoCUS curriculum for our Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada EM residency.Although international recommendations around curriculum requirements exist, this will be one of the first papers to describe the implementation of a specific PoCUS training program. This paper details the features of the program and lessons learned during its initial 3 years. Sharing this experience may serve as a nidus for scholarly discussion around how to best approach medical education in this area.

scholarly journals Better Medical Education and Health Care Through Point-of-Care Ultrasound

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Hoppmann ◽  
Michael Blaivas ◽  
Mahmoud Elbarbary
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Education And Health

scholarly journals The PEGASUS Games: Physical Exam, Gross Anatomy, phySiology and UltraSound Games for Preclinical Medical Education

POCUS Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Mary Hennekes ◽  
Sarah Rahman ◽  
Andrea Schlosser ◽  
Anne Drake ◽  
Tessa Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Gross Anatomy ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Preclinical Medical Students

Introduction: Gamification engages learners and has successfully taught point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to residents and fellows. Yet ultrasound (US) curricula in undergraduate medical education remains limited. This study assessed a gamification model integrating US, anatomy, physiology, physical examination, and radiology created for preclinical medical students as compared with traditional didactic education. Methods: Twenty first-year medical students participated in a session on neck and thyroid material. Students were randomly assigned to a game or non-game group. Game students participated in games incorporating thyroid US with exam maneuvers, other imaging modalities, physiology, and pathology. Non-game students were taught the same material with an instructor. Students were assessed with a pretest and immediate and delayed post-tests. Group differences and scores were assessed using t-tests. A Likert scale evaluated learners’ opinions of the educational experience. Results: The game group performed better than the non-game group on the immediate post-test (p = 0.007, CI = [0.0305, ∞]). There was no significant difference between the groups on the delayed post-test (p = 0.726, CI = [-0.120, ∞]). Students in both groups felt more confident in their knowledge of the material, and all students in the game group agreed that the games encouraged teamwork. Most (9/10) stated the games allowed them to learn the material more effectively and would like to see more gamification (8/10). Conclusion: This US education model incorporating gamification for preclinical medical students promotes teamwork and is as effective for learning material than a traditional learning model. Students additionally convey a positive attitude towards gamification.

scholarly journals Need of Integrating Sonoscopy in Undergraduate Medical Education in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 556-559
Author(s):  
Amit Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Image Interpretation ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Medical Specialities ◽  
Mind's Eye

Early exposure to technical knowledge improves dexterity and encourages ingenuity. We see the role of ultrasound as a “sonoscope”. Use of sonoscope improves anatomical understanding and improves virtual image interpretation (mind’s eye). Early sonoscope use does not interfere with learning physical examination rather it improves one’s sensitivity as one sees what lies underneath one’s hand. Sonoscope is being used by various medical specialities not only to make diagnosis, but also to monitor and guide interventions. Medical schools worldwide have realised the need and relevance of sonoscope in medical curriculum and hence this needs to be integrated in undergraduate medical education in developing countries. Keywords: Medical education; point of care ultrasound (POCUS); sonoscope

scholarly journals Demonstration of a Longitudinal Medical Education Model (LMEM) Model to Teach Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Resource-Limited Settings

POCUS Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Michael Yao ◽  
Lauren Uhr ◽  
George Daghlian ◽  
Junedh M. Amrute ◽  
Ramya Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Medical Education And Training

Background: Short-term medical missions prevail as the most common form of international medical volunteerism, but they are ill-suited for medical education and training local providers in resource-limited settings. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a longitudinal educational program in training clinicians how to perform point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in resource-limited clinics. Design: A retrospective study of a four-month POCUS training program was conducted with clinicians from a rural hospital in Haiti. The model included one-on-one, in-person POCUS teaching sessions by volunteer instructors from the United States and Europe. The Haitian trainees were assessed at the start of the program and at its conclusion by a direct objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), administered by the visiting instructors, with similar pre- and post- program ultrasound competency assessments. Results: Post-intervention, a significant improvement in POCUS competency was observed across six different fundamental areas of ultrasound (p < 0.0001). According to our objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), the mean assessment score increased from 0.47 to 1.68 out of a maximum score of 2 points, and each trainee showed significant overall improvement in POCUS competency independent of the initial competency pre-training (p < 0.005). There was a statistically significant improvement in POCUS application for five of the six medically relevant assessment categories tested. Conclusion: Our results provide a proof-of-concept for the longitudinal education-centered healthcare delivery framework in a resource-limited setting. Our longitudinal model provides local healthcare providers the skills to detect and diagnose significant pathologies, thereby reducing avoidable morbidity and mortality at little or no addition cost or risk to the patient. Furthermore, training local physicians obviates the need for frequent volunteering trips, saving costs in healthcare training and delivery.

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