Adding new tools to the black bag--introduction of ultrasound into the physical diagnosis course.

ABSTRACT:

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 ultra

SUBMITTER: Afonso N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2947631 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature