ReviewBMC medical education2024
Exploring the dynamics of ultrasound training in medical education: current trends, debates, and approaches to didactics and hands-on learning.
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- POCUS - a new computer-based training approach for improving the quality of ultrasound diagnostics in gallbladder diseases.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Blended e-learning with handheld ultrasound devices improves practical competence in eFAST: a randomised controlled study.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Comparative Efficacy of Simulation-Based and Traditional Training in Ultrasound-Assisted Regional Anesthesia for Medical Students: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR medical education · 2026Trial
- The effect of reversed screen orientation versus standard orientation in bedside ultrasound on vascular access skill acquisition: a cadaver study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Prospective comparison of static versus dynamic images in abdominal ultrasound education - a randomised controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Phantom-based training of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy in medical education: a randomized controlled trial comparing handheld and high-end ultrasound.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Feasibility and efficacy of a neurovascular ultrasound training course for undergraduate medical students.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- First Implementation of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course in Undergraduate Medical Students in Peru: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Ultrasound Education for Medical Students: Principles, Training Approaches, and Current Controversies.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Review
- A Blended Case-Based and Practical Training Framework for Graduate Ultrasound Education: A Perspective on Competency-Based Instruction.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Article
- ChatGPT-4o with faculty guidance outperforms AI-only and traditional learning in ultrasonography training: a randomized trial.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Educational needs and training conditions of young clinical neurophysiologists: survey of IFCN-young neurophysiologists network.Clinical neurophysiology practice · 2026Review
- Efficiency of remote videoconference-assisted ultrasound education: comparison with standard classroom training.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Enhancing gastric ultrasound training with standardized patient-based drinking simulation: a self-controlled study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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- Lunch box and fruits as a simulator for teaching basic physics of ultrasound: A mixed research methods study.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2025Article
- Improving lesion detection skills in medical imaging education through enhanced peripheral visual perception.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Ultrasound as a Foundational Tool in Medical Education: A Literature Review.Advances in medical education and practice · 2025Review
- Ultrasound education, competencies and expected future use among medical interns in Denmark: a national cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionMedical education, especially in ultrasound training, is undergoing significant changes. This study examines practical issues in ultrasound medical education, emphasizing state-of-the-art teaching methods, their effectiveness, and implementation challenges.
methodsThe study analyzed advancements in ultrasound education, including randomized controlled trials comparing peer-to-peer teaching with traditional faculty-led instruction. It evaluated the effectiveness of collaborative small-group training and group size impact in simulation-based training. The study also assessed practical training components outlined in the WFUMB Position Paper Part II.
resultsFindings indicate that peer-to-peer and collaborative small-group training are effective and cost-efficient. Group size did not significantly affect training outcomes. Key practical training elements, including early hands-on sessions and exposure to various equipment, substantially improved learning outcomes. Simulation tools like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and phantoms were crucial for teaching standardized procedures and rare pathologies. Challenges identified include developing robust image acquisition skills, scarcity of qualified student tutors, and the need for reliable ultrasound skill assessment methods.
conclusionIntegrating peer-to-peer teaching and advanced simulation technologies significantly advances ultrasound medical education. These methods enhance cognitive and psychomotor skills but also present challenges such as ensuring quality education and developing effective assessment methods. Future research should compare different simulation tools and establish objective ultrasound proficiency assessment criteria. Continual method evaluation and improvement are essential for effective and standardized ultrasound training, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical outcomes.
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