Point-of-care ultrasonography in Turkish primary care: a qualitative exploration of practice and experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) by family physicians is growing worldwide, yet remains uncommon in Türkiye. This study aims to explore what motivates family physicians in Türkiye to voluntarily adopt POCUS and how they perceive its benefits and challenges in daily practice.

Methods

This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach and thematic analysis. Ten family physicians from different regions of Türkiye, all with prior POCUS training and at least six months of active use in primary care, were purposively recruited through professional referrals and snowball sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via video conferencing, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using MAXQDA 2020.

SUBMITTER: Odabas OK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature