Virtual Dissection by Ultrasound: Probe Handling in the First Year of Medical Education

Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to assess the educational plan of first-year students of medicine by analyzing their scores in ultrasound body scanning. Methods Since 2009, the San Paolo Medical School (Milan, Italy) has vertically integrated the study of anatomy with ultrasound...

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Published in:Ultrasound international open 2017-09, Vol.3 (4), p.E156-E162
Main Authors: Serrao, Graziano, Tassoni, Massimo, Magenta-Biasina, Alberto M., Mantero, Antonio Giuseppe, Previtera, Antonino, Turci, Michela Crisitna, Biganzoli, Elia Mario, Bertolini, Emanuela A. M.
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Language:English
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curriculum development
interdisciplinary medical education
living anatomy
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peer tutor
ultrasound
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Summary:Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to assess the educational plan of first-year students of medicine by analyzing their scores in ultrasound body scanning. Methods Since 2009, the San Paolo Medical School (Milan, Italy) has vertically integrated the study of anatomy with ultrasound-assisted virtual body dissection. Three modules were supplied: musculoskeletal system, heart and abdomen pelvis. 653 first-year students were trained. The students alternated as mutual model and operator. A skillfulness score was assigned to each student. The scores were consequently listed. Nonparametric exact multiple contrast tests were employed to determine relative group effects. Results Statistical analysis showed that: no gender-related differences were found (0:49; p=0.769); peer learners performed less well than peer tutors (0.677; p=0); between modules, scores in the musculoskeletal system (pMS=0.726) tend to be higher (p
ISSN:2509-596X
2199-7152
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-121983