Trial reportEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2021
Team-based learning for teaching musculoskeletal ultrasound skills: a prospective randomised trial.
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- A meta-analysis of peer-assisted learning on examination performance in clinical knowledge and skills education.BMC medical education · 2022Pooled it
- Contemporary perspectives and debates in student ultrasound education: exploring didactic elements and theoretical aspects.BMC medical education · 2026Review
- International approaches to orthopaedic sports injury education: Advancing clinical practice through global collaboration.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Systematic review of musculoskeletal ultrasound learning methodologies.Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine · 2025Article
- Exploring the dynamics of ultrasound training in medical education: current trends, debates, and approaches to didactics and hands-on learning.BMC medical education · 2024Review
- Undergraduate musculoskeletal ultrasound training based on current national guidelines-a prospective controlled study on transferability.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Effects of six teaching strategies on medical students: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Team-based learning (TBL) in clinical disciplines for undergraduate medical students-a scoping review.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Team-Based Learning & Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to Augment a Preclinical Cardiovascular Physiology Course.POCUS journal · 2024Article
- Evidence-based Ultrasound Education? - A Systematic Literature Review of Undergraduate Ultrasound Training Studies.Ultrasound international open · 2024Review
- The Use of Peer-Assisted Learning in Teaching Clinical Skills in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Scoping Review.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentReview
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Authors and funding
12 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this prospective randomised trial was to assess the impact of the team-based learning approach on basic musculoskeletal ultrasound skills in comparison to both peer-assisted and conventional teaching and to examine the influence of gender and learning style on learning outcomes.
methodsIn this prospective randomised trial, we randomly assigned 88 students to 3 groups: team-based learning (n = 19), peer-assisted learning (n = 36) and conventional teaching (n = 33). Pre-existing knowledge was assessed using a multiple-choice (MC) exam. Student performance after completing the course was measured using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a second MC exam. Students were asked to complete Kolb's Learning Style Inventory and to evaluate the course.
resultsThere was a significant gain in theoretical knowledge for all students (p < 0.001). The team-based learning groups' performance proved to be significantly superior on the OSCE (p = 0.001). As gender had no significant effect on practical or theoretical performance, learning style was linked to differences in the practical outcome. An evaluation showed overall satisfaction with the course and with the respective teaching methods.
conclusionTeam-based learning proved to be superior to peer-assisted and conventional teaching of musculoskeletal ultrasound skills.
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