Cognitive load predicts point-of-care ultrasound simulator performance.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ability to maintain good performance with low cognitive load is an important marker of expertise. Incorporating cognitive load measurements in the context of simulation training may help to inform judgements of competence. This exploratory study investigated relationships between demographic markers of expertise, cognitive load measures, and simulator performance in the context of point-of-care ultrasonography.

Methods

Twenty-nine medical trainees and clinicians at the University of Toronto with a range of clinical ultrasound experience were recruited. Participants answered a demographic questionnaire then used an ultrasound simulator to perform targeted scanning tasks based on clinical vignettes. Participants were scored on their ability to both acquire and

SUBMITTER: Aldekhyl S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5807260 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature