Introduction: No protocol for assessing ultrasound imaging skill has been validated. We sought to develop and validate an assessment protocol for ultrasound imaging for the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma.
Methods: Our assessment tool consisted of task checklists, a global rating scale, and hand-motion analysis and was developed by a modified Delphi technique. Novice and expert cohorts were recruited to perform a FAST exam on a volunteer for assessment under the protocol.
Results: Experts scored higher on static image acquisition (11.58 of 16 versus 6.63, p<0.0001), dynamic image acquisition (17.21 of 24 versus 11.08, p=0.0005), and our global rating scale (29.79 of 40 versus 18.42, p<0.0001); experts used fewer movements (263.0 movements versus 452.4, p=0.0216) and a shorter path length than novices (60.097 m versus 32.777 m, p=0.0041).
Conclusion: Our protocol for assessing ultrasound imaging skill has criterion validity in assessing expertise and may lead to improvements to training and credentialing programs.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MANITOBA/oai:mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca:1993/23429 |
| Date | 10 April 2014 |
| Creators | Ziesmann, Markus T. |
| Contributors | Gillman, Lawrence (Surgery), Vergis, Ashley (Surgery) Milbrandt, Kris (Surgery) Unger, Bertram (Medical Education, CLSF) |
| Source Sets | University of Manitoba Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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