The influence of a virtual simulator on the acquisition of trainee?s ultrasound skills
- Conditions
- Improving ultrasound skills and training competency for traineesNot Applicable
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN53915329
- Lead Sponsor
- Cardiff University (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
1. Subjects (aged 18- 50+) should have (none or limited) ultrasound experience of any kind
2. None or limited previous access to transvaginal ultrasound experience
3. Motivated to learn transvaginal ultrasound skills
4. Intends to complete the requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) ultrasound training curriculum or a similar structured programme
5. Based within Wales or within a very short distance of travel to Cardiff
1. Individuals who have already completed any structured ultrasound training programme and certified accordingly
2. Individuals at consultant level in obstetrics and gynaecology or radiology even if they have no ultrasound experience
3. Radiographers on the ultrasound MSc programme with previous experience in transvaginal ultrasound scanning
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Difference in ultrasound scan performance (OSATS) in obstetrics and gynaecology between simulation- supported trained and untrained subjects
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Determine factors that have affected engagement in the project and acquisition of relevant skills. This will provide information on barriers and limitations of simulation training in a clinical environment. <br>2. Evaluate the validity of task performance sheet for assessing relevant skills in comparison to the simulator?s task metrics. <br>3. Overall subjective ultrasound skills acquisition with/out simulation training<br>4. Differences in skills scores at each assessment session