Utilization of Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Outpatient and Home Settings

Mizuma, Yoshihiro

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“…In general, mastering ultrasound techniques requires acquiring images accurately, interpreting them anatomically, and performing hand–eye coordination [ 10 ]. These skills are challenging to grasp; therefore, ultrasound training courses for systematic learning have recently been provided in Japan, mainly for primary care physicians [ 11 ]. Nurses also have increasing opportunities to use ultrasound in evaluating heart failure [ 12 ] and management during patient transport [ 13 ].…”

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Evaluation of simulation-based ultrasound education using a bladder simulator for medical students in Japan: a prospective observational study

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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of ultrasound education for medical students using a bladder simulator. Methods This prospective observational study included volunteer fifth- and sixth-year medical students. An intravesical urine volume measurement simulator and a pocket-sized hand-held ultrasound device were used. The ultrasound education comprised pre-learning, briefing, simulation, debriefing, and learning summary. The simulation consisted of two tests: bladder simulator cube evaluation and scenario-based clinical application. A self-rated confidence score of 0–10 points along with reasons for the scores was recorded before and after the ultrasound education. Results Twelve participants (median age, 23 years; female, 75%) met the inclusion criteria and were examined. Participants’ bladder simulator cube evaluation and scenario-based clinical application test results were good, and the educational difficulty level was appropriate. The mean confidence scores for main unit operation, probe control, image acquisition, image evaluation and clinical application before the ultrasound education were 1.0, 1.8, 1.3, 0.8 and 0.1 points, respectively. The mean confidence scores after the ultrasound education were 5.8, 5.9, 5.4, 5.5 and 5.1, respectively, with significant increases for all items (p < 0.01). The positive impression categories that affected confidence scores after ultrasound education were related to device operation, image acquisition, image evaluation, clinical application and learning. Conclusion Ultrasound education using a bladder simulator increases confidence scores by imparting competencies related to device operation, image acquisition, image evaluation and clinical application, and it improves students’ learning impression. This is a useful method for introductory ultrasound education for medical students.

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Evaluation of simulation-based ultrasound education using a bladder simulator for medical students in Japan: a prospective observational study

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A Case of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Diagnosed by Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Mizuma¹

2020

An Official Journal of the Japan Primary Care Association

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訪問看護の利用が往診時診療時間に与える影響：前向きコホート研究

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Tomita²,

Goto³

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An Official Journal of the Japan Primary Care Association

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Introduction:This study examined the association between the use of home nursing care and the consultation time of emergency home visits among patients using home health care. Methods: Participants were recruited from three urban clinics in Japan between September 1 and November 30, 2019. Univariate analysis and multivariate negative binomial regression analysis considering institutional clusters were performed on the relationship between the two. Results: A total of 278 patients were included in the analyses. The use of home nursing care was significantly associated with a decrease in the time spent during emergency home visits in both univariate and multivariate analyses (P < 0.018 and P < 0.001, respectively). The multivariate analysis estimated the mean reduction in consultation time to be 10.3 minutes (95% confidence interval, 9.9-10.8). Conclusion:The use of home nursing care reduced the consultation time in emergency home visits. This study suggested that home nursing care can reduce the burden on physicians providing home visits, but further studies are needed to improve collaboration.

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Utilization of Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Outpatient and Home Settings

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Evaluation of simulation-based ultrasound education using a bladder simulator for medical students in Japan: a prospective observational study

Evaluation of simulation-based ultrasound education using a bladder simulator for medical students in Japan: a prospective observational study

A Case of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Diagnosed by Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS)

訪問看護の利用が往診時診療時間に与える影響：前向きコホート研究

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