Perceived usefulness and ease of use of fundoscopy by medical students: a randomised crossover trial of six technologies (eFOCUS 1).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fundoscopy outside ophthalmology is in decline, and the technical demands of the traditional direct ophthalmoscope examination are likely contributing. Alternative fundoscopy technologies are increasingly available, yet valid comparisons between fundoscopy technologies are lacking. We aimed to assess medical students' perceptions of usefulness and ease of use of traditional and contemporary fundus-viewing technologies including smartphone fundoscopy.

Methods

One hundred forty-six second-year medical students participated in a cross-sectional, randomised, cross-over study of fundoscopy methods. Medical students completed small group training sessions using six current fundoscopy technologies including: a non-mydriatic fundus camera; two types of direct fundoscopy;

SUBMITTER: Dunn HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7793394 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature