Observational studyBMC geriatrics2023
Point-of-care ultrasound in geriatrics: a national survey of VA medical centers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Teleguided Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Fluid Assessment in Geriatric Inpatients Performed by Nurses and Medical Students: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Observational
- Current use and practices of lung ultrasound in geriatric care: insights from a national survey.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2026Article
- Ultrasound in Women's Health: Mechanisms, Applications, and Emerging Opportunities.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026Review
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pediatric Practice in Poland: Perceptions, Competency, and Barriers to Implementation-A National Cross-Sectional Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Multispecialty comparison of point-of-care-ultrasound use, training, and barriers: a national survey of VA medical centers.The ultrasound journal · 2025Article
- Barriers to and facilitators of point-of-care ultrasound utilization among physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses in Japan: a comparative study.The ultrasound journal · 2025Article
- Applications and indications of point-of-care ultrasound in emergency department encounters involving palliative care patients.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Comparison of 6 handheld ultrasound devices by point-of-care ultrasound experts: a cross-sectional study.The ultrasound journal · 2024Article
- Facilitators, barriers, and changes in POCUS use: longitudinal follow-up after participation in a national point-of-care ultrasound training course in Japan.The ultrasound journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can aid geriatricians in caring for complex, older patients. Currently, there is limited literature on POCUS use by geriatricians. We conducted a national survey to assess current POCUS use, training desired, and barriers among Geriatrics and Extended Care ("geriatric") clinics at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs).
methodsWe conducted a prospective observational study of all VAMCs between August 2019 and March 2020 using a web-based survey sent to all VAMC Chiefs of Staff and Chiefs of geriatric clinics.
resultsAll Chiefs of Staff (n=130) completed the survey (100% response rate). Chiefs of geriatric clinics ("chiefs") at 76 VAMCs were surveyed and 52 completed the survey (68% response rate). Geriatric clinics were located throughout the United States, mostly at high-complexity, urban VAMCs. Only 15% of chiefs responded that there was some POCUS usage in their geriatric clinic, but more than 60% of chiefs would support the implementation of POCUS use. The most common POCUS applications used in geriatric clinics were the evaluation of the bladder and urinary obstruction. Barriers to POCUS use included a lack of trained providers (56%), ultrasound equipment (50%), and funding for training (35%). Additionally, chiefs reported time utilization, clinical indications, and low patient census as barriers.
conclusionsPOCUS has several potential applications for clinicians caring for geriatric patients. Though only 15% of geriatric clinics at VAMCs currently use POCUS, most geriatric chiefs would support implementing POCUS use as a diagnostic tool. The greatest barriers to POCUS implementation in geriatric clinics were a lack of training and ultrasound equipment. Addressing these barriers systematically can facilitate implementation of POCUS use into practice and permit assessment of the impact of POCUS on geriatric care in the future.
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