Evaluation of simulation-based ultrasound education using a bladder simulator for medical students in Japan: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of ultrasound education for medical students using a bladder simulator.

Methods

This prospective observational study included volunteer fifth- and sixth-year medical students. An intravesical urine volume measurement simulator and a pocket-sized hand-held ultrasound device were used. The ultrasound education comprised pre-learning, briefing, simulation, debriefing, and learning summary. The simulation consisted of two tests: bladder simulator cube evaluation and scenario-based clinical application. A self-rated confidence score of 0-10 points along with reasons for the scores was recorded before and after the ultrasound education.

Results

Twelve participants (median age, 23 years; female, 75%) met the inclusion cr

SUBMITTER: Maita H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9892112 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature