Evaluation of a point-of-care ultrasound curriculum and ocular phantom in residency training

Specialized training in ocular ultrasound is not a focus for most emergency medicine residencies, despite the fact that it allows physicians to quickly and accurately identify ocular pathology and prioritize emergency ophthalmological consultations. Therefore, we tested the value of utilizing normal...

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound 2022-06, Vol.25 (2), p.259-263
Main Authors: Lazarow, Frances, Deal, Anna K., Shaves, Sarah C., Knapp, Barry, Byars, Donald, Goodmurphy, Craig W., Trace, Anthony P., Nunez, David, Elzie, Carrie Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Curricula
Curriculum
Emergency medical care
Emergency medical services
Humans
Internship and Residency
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pathology
Physicians
Point-of-Care Systems
Skills
Training
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonography - methods
Ultrasound
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Summary:Specialized training in ocular ultrasound is not a focus for most emergency medicine residencies, despite the fact that it allows physicians to quickly and accurately identify ocular pathology and prioritize emergency ophthalmological consultations. Therefore, we tested the value of utilizing normal and pathologic ocular ultrasound phantoms as a training tool for residents. Twenty emergency medicine residents were given a pre-test including written and practical skills diagnosis of ocular phantom pathologies, a short video on common ocular pathologies, practice time with the phantoms and a post-test including written and scanning components. Residents were then asked to complete an overall evaluation of the learning activity. After didactic and hands-on training with phantoms, residents demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge, skills and preparedness for diagnosing real patients with ocular pathologies. Overall, the phantoms allowed residents an unrestricted opportunity to practice and refine their technique. This study provided a framework for teaching emergency medicine residents the basics of ocular US through a brief didactic and practical intervention using novel ocular pathology US phantoms. Our curriculum resulted in both objective and subjective improvement in residents' performance and understanding of ocular US.
ISSN:1876-7931
1971-3495
1876-7931
DOI:10.1007/s40477-021-00578-8