Evaluation of an elective ultrasound course for medical students.
imaging
medical education
medicine
Journal
Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
ISSN: 1098-2353
Titre abrégé: Clin Anat
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8809128
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2022
Apr 2022
Historique:
revised:
23
12
2021
received:
21
08
2021
accepted:
21
01
2022
pubmed:
8
2
2022
medline:
16
3
2022
entrez:
7
2
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To evaluate the educational benefits of teaching ultrasound in an elective radiological course for medical students. We conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of a one-week elective ultrasound course in which 39 medical students (25 female; median age 25.8 ± 2.8 years, range 21-35, 4th and 5th years of undergraduate medical education) participated as part of their radiological training. The students completed a pre- and post-course questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale for self-assessment of technical knowledge, confidence in the procedure regarding different organs, motivation for performing ultrasound, and the importance of ultrasound in medical education. The students also assessed the value of ultrasound teaching in the context of their general medical degree. Pre-test and post-test scores showed significantly improved radiology knowledge (p ≤ 0.001) concerning all abdominal organs (liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidney, urinary bladder, aorta and retroperitoneum). A significant improvement was registered in performing ultrasound of peripheral arteries and venous structures (each p = 0.001), and also of the thyroid gland (p = 0.006). General surveys at the end of the elective were overwhelmingly positive, with constructive criticism and complimentary comments. Systematic training in ultrasound markedly improved the students' skills. This was especially pronounced for solid organ structures, while students requested more education regarding the retroperitoneum and vascular structures. Teaching ultrasound in an elective hands-on training course improves anatomical understanding and practical skills associated with increased motivation. The results affirm the necessity and clinical relevance of the course during the radiological training of medical students.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
354-358Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Clinical Anatomy published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Association for Clinical Anatomists and the British Association for Clinical Anatomists.
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