The Effect of Theoretical Knowledge on Resident's Practical Performance in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases
• Interventions: Device: E-learning; Device: Conventional preparation

• Registration Number: NCT04959162
• Lead Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Brief Summary

Musculoskeletal ultrasound( MSUS) is highly operator-dependent and proper training is needed to ensure appropriate use and minimize risk of incorrect image interpretation.To acquire skills in MSUS, it is mandatory to assure training in both the cognitive ability to recognize normal and pathological findings within the images and the psychomotor component of the examination. This study will examine the effect of a novel developed e-learning platform "The Ultrasound LearNing plAtform (ULNA)", on pre- and post-course musculoskeletal ultrasound performance of rheumatology residents. Moreover, to examine the resident's satisfaction with the e-learning platform ULNA.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-07-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-07-01
• Study First Posted: 2021-07-13
• Study Start: 2021-10-06
• Primary Completion: 2022-05-20
• Study Completion: 2022-05-20
• Status Verified: 2022-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 2022-10-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

Residents working in Denmark. Participants are required to have a medical license and provide informed consent before inclusion

Exclusion Criteria

1. No informed consent
2. Existing The Danish Society for Rheumatology (DRS) level 1 or higher.
3. Participation in prior studies involving musculoskeletal ultrasound training

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
E-learning preparation	E-learning	Will receive e-learning prior to a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound
Conventional preparation	Conventional preparation	Will receive standard information (time, place etc) prior to a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference in The Objective Structures Assessment of Ultrasound skills (OSAUS) score in percent between pre- and post-course assessment for the intervention group and the control group.	1 year	Scale (5-25 points). 25 is the maximum score, i.e. the best score

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difference in time used to complete the MSUS examination between the groups.	1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

COPECARE (Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research); 🇩🇰 Glostrup, Denmark