Training, experience and perceptions of point-of-care ultrasound among internal medicine trainees: Implications for training, curriculum development and service delivery.

ABSTRACT: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has revolutionised modern-day medicine and has widespread utilisation throughout healthcare settings. Despite the availability of ultrasounds, there are no requirements for internal medicine trainees (IMTs) to undergo any form of POCUS training. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experience of IMTs of POCUS. A multicentre survey was distributed via mass email to all internal medicine trainees (IMT1-ST8) across two deaneries in south-west England. A total of 42% (213/509) IMTs completed the survey. Of these, 97% (207/213) contributed to the acute medical or general medical rota and 95% (202/213) of trainees reported performing invasive procedures on call. Training in ultrasound site selection was reported by 30% (63/213) of IMTs, and 11% (23/213

SUBMITTER: Probyn BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910704 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature