Ultrasound skills teaching in UK medical education: A systematic review

McCormick, Emer; Flanagan, Brendan; Johnson, Christopher D.; Sweeney, Eva M.

doi:10.1111/tct.13635

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“…If radiologists would be more aware of both the current need of the use of ultrasound among non-radiologists and the current gaps of their knowledge of the ultrasound method, this would provide a solid scientific basis for proper consultation between the two. Therefore, the need of teaching ultrasound to non-radiologists is vitally important because in the face of widespread diffusion of ultrasound tools, which are relatively cheap, there is a lack of organization of ultrasound teaching methods ( 5 ). Some experiences have involved peer teaching with experienced ultrasound students teaching novice students; one of the main motivating factors for student tutors to teach was the possibility to simultaneously share and improve their knowledge and expertise ( 6 ).…”

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The urgent need to extend the appropriate use of ultrasound in Africa and worldwide. Overview, experiences and perspectives

Abbattista,

Meloni,

Ferraioli

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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It is known that in African countries the health condition is problematic, both from a diagnostic and therapeutic point of view. Patients have to travel long distances to access medical care. Many cannot afford the cost of transportation to a medical facility. Ultrasound its into the scenario of healthcare imaging with limited resources, as an effective, economical, repeatable diagnostic tool, requiring low maintenance. Ultrasound tools in fact are relatively cheap and machines are easy to move, making them adapt to be taken to a rural setting where they are most needed. However ultrasound exams are not easy to perform and they need an adequate training. The spread of POCUS (point-of-care “focused” ultrasound) worldwide could be useful in Africa to identify high-risk patients. These cases selected in rural setting by POCUS can be referred to hospitals for further treatment. To deal with these situations it is necessary to form doctors and/or paramedical staff capable of guaranteeing a qualitatively adequate service. Therefore the need for basic training is greater in developing countries. Sharing successful educational strategies should advance the integration of ultrasound into the university medical school curricula. This will ensure that recently qualified doctors can practice their basic skills accurately and independently.

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The urgent need to extend the appropriate use of ultrasound in Africa and worldwide. Overview, experiences and perspectives

Abbattista,

Meloni,

Ferraioli

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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We read the systematic review on ultrasound skills teaching in UK undergraduate medical education with interest. 1 The discourse on the utility and feasibility of integrating ultrasound teaching in an already dense curriculum requires meticulous deliberation and planning. It is

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Considerations in integrating ultrasound teaching in the undergraduate medical curriculum

Chan,

Choa

2023

The Clinical Teacher

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A national survey on the use of ultrasound as an educational tool to complement anatomy teaching at UK medical schools

Tandon,

Moneim,

Hector

et al. 2024

Clinical Anatomy

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Our aim was to investigate the current use of ultrasound (US) in anatomy teaching across the UK, and to discover potential obstacles in its implementation in the undergraduate medical curriculum. An electronic survey consisting of 31 questions was distributed to anatomy course organizers at all 42 UK medical schools from June to October 2022. Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained. Analysis of quantitative data was performed using frequency tables while responses to open‐ended questions were analyzed individually by authors, and themes were extracted for presentation. There was a 100% response rate, with 23 (55%) medical schools using US in anatomy teaching. Of these, 17 (74%) schools taught normal US anatomy only, while 6 (26%) included pathology. Only 3 (13%) schools delivered weekly sessions, while 3 (13%) schools delivered monthly sessions and 17 (74%) held less frequent sessions. Of the 17 schools with hands‐on sessions, these were delivered by radiologists in 6 schools, while sessions in other schools were facilitated by sonographers, other clinicians, students, and anatomy department staff. Students were able to operate US machines themselves in all 17 schools delivering hands‐on teaching. Limitations in resources and trained staff as well as time constraints were cited as barriers for the introduction of US in anatomy teaching. Our results indicate that only just over half of all UK medical schools use US in anatomy teaching. As US is increasingly used in screening and diagnosis by various clinicians, learning how to use US early in the medical course would be beneficial. Identifying the barriers to introducing US in the anatomical curriculum is the first step towards the successful development of an US teaching programme.

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Ultrasound skills teaching in UK medical education: A systematic review

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

The urgent need to extend the appropriate use of ultrasound in Africa and worldwide. Overview, experiences and perspectives

The urgent need to extend the appropriate use of ultrasound in Africa and worldwide. Overview, experiences and perspectives

Considerations in integrating ultrasound teaching in the undergraduate medical curriculum

A national survey on the use of ultrasound as an educational tool to complement anatomy teaching at UK medical schools

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