Current use and perceived barriers of emergency point-of-care ultrasound by African health care practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The African Federation of Emergency Medicine (AFEM) recommends the use of emergency point-of-care ultrasound (ePOCUS) as a core skill for health care practitioners in Africa. The study explored the use of ePOCUS by health care practitioners among AFEM members who work across Africa.

Methods

An anonymous online survey was distributed to individual members of AFEM and affiliated organisations. The questionnaire was tested by the AFEM Scientific Committee for potential content modifications prior to distribution. Summary statistics are presented.

Results

Of the 220 participants that were analysed, 148 (67.3%) were using ePOCUS. The mean age was 36 years; 146 (66%) were male; and 198 (90%) obtained their primary medical qualification in Africa. In total, 168

SUBMITTER: van Hoving DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9363966 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature