| Adding new tools to the black bag--introduction of ultrasound into the physical diagnosis course. | |
| | |
MedLine Citation:
|
PMID: 20697974 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
|
INTRODUCTION: Ultrasound, a versatile diagnostic modality that permits real-time visualization at the patient's bedside, can be used as an adjunct in teaching physical diagnosis (PD). Aims: (1) to study the feasibility of incorporating ultrasound into PD courses and (2) determine whether learners can demonstrate image recognition and acquisition skills. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Three hundred seven second-year medical students were introduced to cardiovascular and abdominal ultrasound scanning after training in the physical examination. This consisted of a demonstration of the ultrasound examination, followed by practice on standardized patients (SPs). Pre-post tests were administered to evaluate students' knowledge and understanding of ultrasound. Students performed an ultrasound examination during the PD final examination. PROGRAM EVALUATION: Pre-post test data revealed significant improvements in image recognition. On the final exam, the highest scores (98.4%) were obtained for the internal jugular vein and lowest scores (74.6%) on the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma images. Eighty-nine percent of students' surveyed felt ultrasound was a valuable tool for physicians. DISCUSSION: An introductory ultrasound course is effective in improving medical students' acquisition and recognition of basic cardiovascular and abdominal ultrasound images. This innovative program demonstrates the feasibility of incorporating portable ultrasound as a learning tool during medical school. |
| | |
Authors:
|
Nelia Afonso; David Amponsah; James Yang; Jennifer Mendez; Patrick Bridge; Gregory Hays; Sudhir Baliga; Karen Crist; Simone Brennan; Matt Jackson; Scott Dulchavsky |
Related Documents
:
|
2682194 - An exercise in curriculum development--the process of putting theory into practice. 10863744 - Computer-based sessions in radiological anatomy: one year's experience in clinical anat... 886574 - The use of student ratings in multiinstructor courses. 12098464 - An examination of the theoretical perspectives underlying the alsg generic instructors ... 3174974 - The discontinuation of reciprocity agreements. 17673794 - Effect of the recently established admissions procedure on success in the first-year ex... |
Publication Detail:
|
Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-10 |
Journal Detail:
|
Title: Journal of general internal medicine Volume: 25 ISSN: 1525-1497 ISO Abbreviation: J Gen Intern Med Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
|
Created Date: 2010-09-30 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: 2011-11-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
|
Nlm Unique ID: 8605834 Medline TA: J Gen Intern Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
|
Languages: eng Pagination: 1248-52 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
|
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48201-2153, USA. nafonso@med.wayne.edu |
Export Citation:
|
APA/MLA Format Download EndNote Download BibTex |
| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
|
Abdomen
/
ultrasonography Cardiovascular Diseases / ultrasonography Curriculum Education, Medical Educational Measurement / methods Humans Michigan Physical Examination / methods Students, Medical* Ultrasonography / methods* |
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Previous Document: First night on call in emergency psychiatry.
Next Document: An electrophysiological study of acute tetrodotoxin poisoning.