Delphi Consensus Recommendations for the Development of the Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Curriculum in Nepal.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Emergency Medicine Point of Care Ultrasound (EM-POCUS) is a diagnostic bedside tool for quick and accurate clinical decision-making. Comprehensive training in POCUS is a mandatory part of EM training in developed countries. In Nepal, we need to build an educational curriculum based on the local medical system, available resources, and educational environment. We used the modified Delphi method to develop a EM-POCUS curriculum. Methods: We formed an EM-POCUS core working group based on expertise in key identified areas. The core working group developed criteria for expert panelist selection and synthesized the data for panelists after each Delphi round. We recruited 46 expert panelists to participate in a series of electronic surveys. The literature review and th

SUBMITTER: Shrestha AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616984 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature