A prospective randomized study to compare standard versus intensive training strategies on long-term improvement in critical care ultrasonography proficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critical care ultrasonography (CCUS) has become a daily diagnostic tool for intensivists. While the effective training measures for ultrasound novices are discussed widely, the best curriculum for the novices to retain a long-term proficiency is yet to be determined.

Methods

Critical care medicine fellows who underwent an introductory CCUS workshop were randomly allocated into the standard training (ST) or the intensive training (IT) group. The IT group received an 8-h training besides the standardized fellowship education that the ST group received. Participant improvement in CCUS proficiency tests (maximum score, 200) after a 6-month training intervention was compared between the groups. CCUS examinations performed in patient care were observed over 2 years.

SUBMITTER: Suzuki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9594969 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature