The effect of dyad versus individual simulation-based ultrasound training on skills transfer.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Dyad practice may be as effective as individual practice during clinical skills training, improve students' confidence, and reduce costs of training. However, there is little evidence that dyad training is non-inferior to single-student practice in terms of skills transfer.

Objectives

This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of simulation-based ultrasound training in pairs (dyad practice) with that of training alone (single-student practice) on skills transfer.

Methods

In a non-inferiority trial, 30 ultrasound novices were randomised to dyad (n = 16) or single-student (n = 14) practice. All participants completed a 2-hour training programme on a transvaginal ultrasound simulator. Participants in the dyad group practised together and took turns as

SUBMITTER: Tolsgaard MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5024026 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature