Simulation-Based Echocardiography Training Enhanced Competence and Self-Confidence in Neonatal Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Mastering echocardiography scans is essential in neonatology, but bedside training can be difficult due to the instability of neonatal patients. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the benefits of simulation-based training for residents learning echocardiography.

Methods

This multicentre randomised controlled trial involved residents from three French neonatology departments. The authors compared a control group with theoretical and bedside training and a simulation group with additional simulation-based training. Evaluations were conducted three and 6 months after training using two scoring methods: a reference score for the quality of the echocardiographic sections and a custom-made score for recognising anatomical structures.

Results

We randomised 52 resid

SUBMITTER: Blanchetiere A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12147434 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature