Can interactive educational technologies support the link between ultrasound theory and practice via feedback mechanisms?

Dickson, Diane M.

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“…The vLAB cannot completely replace practical training but it can bridge the theory-practice gap. According to Dickson [26], interactive technologies can bridge the theory-practice gap within ultrasound teaching through the recurring feedback it can give students. A study showed that using a vLAB in the field of gynaecological ultrasound was good preparation for clinical practice [25].…”

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Learning echocardiography- what are the challenges and what may favour learning? A qualitative study

2019

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Background Echocardiography is a frequently used imaging modality requiring extensive training to master. In order to develop curriculums and teaching material fully favouring students learning within echocardiography, this study aims to investigate students’ experiences of learning echocardiography, focusing on that which is perceived as the main challenges as well as what might aid learning within the area. The findings could serve as a foundation in the development of new teaching material or curriculums. Methods A qualitative study was performed with data gathered through two audio-recorded focus group interviews with four third year students from the biomedical laboratory programme at Malmö University in each group. Data was analysed by manifest content analysis. Results Findings were clustered into two categories reflecting the main findings in the text – practical skills and bridging the theory-practice-gap. Students expressed that main challenges when initially learning echocardiography were the projections and handling the probe as well as connecting ultrasound physics and measurements to practical application. Things that aided their learning were immediate feedback, “playing” with the ultrasound machine, video lectures, the possibility to swiftly alternate between practice and theory as well as the learning by their mistakes in a risk-free environment. Conclusions This study shows the main challenges when initially learning echocardiography and what might be helpful during the learning process. These findings may be useful when developing curriculums or new teaching material within echocardiography. One suggestion might be to develop digital resources such as virtual laboratories (vLABs).

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Learning echocardiography- what are the challenges and what may favour learning? A qualitative study

2019

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“…It is acknowledged that little research has been undertaken to date evaluating the effectiveness of ultrasound simulation in healthcare education (Dickson, 2015;Gibbs, 2014 and. However, the positive impact on the student experience is recognised, as is the increase in student's confidence when they subsequently attended the clinical placement (Gibbs, 2014 andMartin, 2014;Reid-Searl, Bowman, McAllister, Cowling, & Spuur, 2014).…”

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“…Attempts to supplement this with ultrasound simulation have been trialled and are currently being evaluated further. It is acknowledged that little research has been undertaken to date evaluating the effectiveness of ultrasound simulation in healthcare education (Gibbs, 2014;Dickson, 2015 andGibbs, 2015). However, the positive impact on the student experience is recognised as is the increase in student's confidence when they subsequently attended the clinical placement (Gibbs, 2014;Martin, 2014 andGibbs, 2015).…”

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The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

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The impetus for this work was the increasing concern over the national sonographer workforce deficit. Despite this, demand for ultrasound services continued to increase with current educational models only facilitating small numbers of trainees at any given time. At the time of writing this first line investigative modality was nearing crisis and there was an urgent need for different education models and service reconfiguration.Aim: This study explored the perceptions of key stakeholders in relation to employability of a new sonographer graduate after proposed completion of a direct entry, undergraduate programme of study. The aim of the research was to gain a deeper understanding of the current perceptions of key stakeholders related to employing new sonography graduates.Method: Semi structured interviews were used and a total of thirteen participants interviewed. The data collected was analysed using a constructivist Grounded Theory approach and emerging theory tested. The qualitative approach allowed rich and detailed exploration of the participants' perceptions.Findings: An overarching theory emerged related to 'striving for professional identity' with three categories; achieving professionalism, being in control and managing change. Much resistance to change and protection of their own roles emerged as did the lack of clarity for the role, career structure and pay. Some of this was attributable to the historical development of radiography and sonography and associated with maintaining professional boundaries. The findings also suggested that the challenges of employing a new sonographer graduate were much more deeply rooted. It highlighted sonography lacked some of the key requirements for professionalisation and the professional identity and recognition were weak.

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Can interactive educational technologies support the link between ultrasound theory and practice via feedback mechanisms?

Cited by 3 publications

References 31 publications

Learning echocardiography- what are the challenges and what may favour learning? A qualitative study

Learning echocardiography- what are the challenges and what may favour learning? A qualitative study

The benefits and challenges of employing new sonography graduates: Key stakeholder views

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