ArticleUltraschall in der Medizin (Stuttgart, Germany : 1980)2023
Controlled Prospective Study on the Use of Systematic Simulator-Based Training with a Virtual, Moving Fetus for Learning Second-Trimester Scan: FESIM III.
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- Exploring the dynamics of ultrasound training in medical education: current trends, debates, and approaches to didactics and hands-on learning.BMC medical education · 2024Review
- Controlled prospective study on ultrasound simulation training in fetal echocardiography: FESIM II.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo analyze the feasibility of structured ultrasound simulation training (SIM-UT) in teaching second-trimester ultrasound screening using a high-end simulator with a randomly moving fetus.
methodsThis was a prospective, controlled trial. A trial group of 11 medical students with minimal obstetric ultrasound experience underwent 12 hours of structured SIM-UT in individual hands-on sessions within 6 weeks. Learning progress was assessed with standardized tests. Performance after 2, 4, and 6 weeks of SIM-UT was compared with two reference groups ((A) Ob/Gyn residents and consultants, and (B) highly skilled DEGUM experts). Participants were asked to acquire 23 2nd trimester planes according to ISUOG guidelines in a realistic simulation B-mode with a randomly moving fetus as quickly as possible within a 30-minute time frame. All tests were analyzed regarding the rate of appropriately obtained images and the total time to completion (TTC).
resultsDuring the study, novices were able to improve their ultrasound skills significantly, reaching the physician level of the reference group (A) after 8 hours of training. After 12 hours of SIM-UT, the trial group performed significantly faster than the physician group (TTC: 621±189 vs. 1036±389 sec., p=0.011). Novices obtained 20 out of 23 2nd trimester standard planes without a significant time difference when compared to experts. TTC of the DEGUM reference group remained significantly faster (p<0.001) though.
conclusionSIM-UT on a simulator with a virtual, randomly moving fetus is highly effective. Novices can obtain standard plane acquisition skills close to expert level within 12 hours of self-training.
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