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Training Nonexpert Users in Cardiopulmonary Point-of-Care Ultrasound Using a Virtual Curriculum and a Teleconsultation Model: A Multicentre Study.
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Background: Disparities in access to postgraduate cardiopulmonary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training have limited uptake by nonspecialists in remote care centres. This multicentre pre-post study evaluated the skill improvement of learners after they participated in a longitudinal and virtual POCUS training program. Methods: Nonexpert POCUS users were recruited at urban teaching hospitals and geographically remote hospitals/nursing stations across 4 Canadian provinces. The 3-week educational program consisted of e-learning, independent imaging practice, and point-of-care tele-ultrasound (tele-POCUS) consultations with experts during clinical encounters. Standardized assessments were used to evaluate skill improvement in image acquisition, image quality, and image interpretation for cardiac and lung/pleura POCUS (as measured on a 5-point Likert scale) after program completion and receipt of remotely delivered guidance via tele-POCUS. Results: Among 29 learners, 17 (41% female) completed the training program, of whom 7 practiced in remote hospitals/nursing stations. For cardiac POCUS, pre- and post-training assessments revealed improvements in image acquisition (mean scores: 3.02 to 4.48, Conclusions: Cardiopulmonary POCUS can be taught successfully to learners in diverse geographic settings using a virtual training format and tele-POCUS.
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