A Longitudinal Evaluation of a Multimodal POCUS Curriculum in Pediatric Residents

Sabnani, Reshma; Willard, Celia S.; Vega, Carolina; Binder, Zachary W.

doi:10.24908/pocus.v8i1.16209

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“…Meanwhile, the retention of LUS skills was confirmed in this study, although this was based on data obtained during a short period. Previous studies on POCUS for other organs have also reported skill retention ( 19 , 20 ). The present results suggest that a single LUS educational intervention has a lasting effect.…”

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Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasound Training Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulator

Takeda,

Kasai,

Tajima

et al. 2024

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Background The usefulness of lung ultrasound (LUS) has been demonstrated. However, it is unclear whether diagnostic techniques using LUS are accepted by all physicians. A simple simulation-based educational program may improve the LUS skills of beginners, but it has not been fully assessed. Objective This prospective study was conducted to assess the educational outcomes of LUS training using a high-fidelity simulator. Methods A simulator-based program for LUS was conducted. All clerkship students at the Department of Respirology at Chiba University Hospital participated in the program from December 2022 to April 2023. The participants watched a 30 minute teaching video on demand before a hands-on session lasting for 1 hour during the first week of the clinical clerkship. The readiness of the participants to learn LUS and the usefulness of the program were assessed using questionnaires administered before and after the program. The LUS skills were assessed using simulator-based tests during Weeks 1 and 4. Data on the accuracy and time required to answer the questions were collected during the tests. Results Forty clerkship students participated in this study. Thirty-three (82.5%) had received other ultrasound education; however, only two (5.0%) had experience with LUS. Based on the questionnaire responses, the participants perceived LUS as useful (preprogram: 4.6 vs. postprogram: 4.8; P = 0.010; a 5-point Likert scale was used [1: not useful to 5: useful]). The simulator-based tests showed comparable accuracies at Weeks 1 and 4 for pneumothorax (Week 1: 47.5% vs. Week 4: 52.5%; P = 0.623), pulmonary edema (Week 1: 100% vs. Week 4: 100%; P = 1.000), and pleural effusion (Week 1: 37.5% vs. Week 4: 40.0%; P = 0.800). The time required for scanning was the same for each question. In addition, the test results did not differ with prior learning, previous knowledge, or experience during clinical clerkships on LUS. Conclusion A short educational program consisting of on-demand learning and hands-on sessions with a high-fidelity simulator would be effective in equipping clerkship students with basic LUS skills. However, to increase its educational effectiveness to a practical degree, the program should be improved, and more opportunities for training using simulators should be provided.

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Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasound Training Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulator

Takeda,

Kasai,

Tajima

et al. 2024

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“…Other studies in the literature have demonstrated success in meeting educational objectives with multimodal approaches to the delivery of curricular content. 18 , 19 In addition, students maintained the autonomy to decide when they wanted to engage with the elective's materials or lectures, an imperative component in engaging medical students with often demanding and rigid schedules. In order to receive credit for the elective, students had to meet a minimum number of lecture and discussion requirements but could decide which sessions best aligned with their schedules.…”

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A Student-Designed Multimodal Sex- and Gender-Based Women's Health Elective Program: Advocacy Curriculum for Medical Students

Conroy,

Ghafir,

Narayan

et al. 2023

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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OBJECTIVES The objective of this article is to describe the design and implementation of a multimodal, student-driven, sex- and gender-based women's health (SGBWH) elective with a curricular focus on patient and legislative advocacy. In this single arm, pre/post design, interventional study, we detail and evaluate the use of social media, newsletters, and round-table discussions in conjunction with a traditional lecture-based educational format to engage medical students in a virtual learning environment. METHODS We developed a 22-week SGBWH curriculum for pre-clinical and clinical medical students, which included a series of lectures on multi-specialty and gender-inclusive topics related to SGBWH, small group discussions with community leaders and legislators involved in women's health advocacy, and other self-directed resources such as social media, a website, and digital newsletters. Students were surveyed before and after completing the curriculum to assess for increases in self-reported confidence in advocating for their female and gender minority patients. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION One hundred and one students completed the anonymous pre- and post-elective surveys. There was statistically significant improvement in 8 of the 12 self-reported confidence measures. Eight (8%) participants identified their sex as male. Fifty-five (55%) participants stated future interest in primary care specialties (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics). Our curriculum improved medical students’ self-reported confidence in advocating for their female and gender minority patients when controlling for sex and specialty interest of participants. The success of our multimodal approach demonstrates the value in incorporating resources such as social media as tools for education and advocacy in the evolving landscape of medical education.

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A Longitudinal Evaluation of a Multimodal POCUS Curriculum in Pediatric Residents

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Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasound Training Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulator

Effectiveness of Lung Ultrasound Training Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulator

A Student-Designed Multimodal Sex- and Gender-Based Women's Health Elective Program: Advocacy Curriculum for Medical Students

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