Evaluation of students’ clinical performance post-simulation training

Bowman, Anita L.; Reid, David; Harreveld, Bobby; Lawson, Celeste

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2020.10.002

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“…The use of Doppler and B-Mode optimisation tools such as depth, focus, TGC, read zoom, write zoom and sector width are regularly assessed throughout student practical examinations as part of the sonographic skills development (SSD) units; however, the more advanced parameters are not. 18 Given that the former parameters are part of SSD practical instruction and assessment, it would be expected that a large proportion of the cohort would regularly implement these tools into their daily scanning. During clinical placement, students indicated that they did not receive formal ongoing knobology training including instruction on new technologies or machine-specific functions by their clinical supervisors with only 6% stating that they “frequently” received instruction.…”

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Exploring the use of knobology for image optimisation in final year sonography students

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Introduction Image optimisation is essential for acquisition of quality images in ultrasound and critical to the diagnostic ability of the examination. These skills are taught to sonography students early in their education, but research has found that retention of non-rehearsed knowledge decreases significantly after a year. The aim of this study was to determine which optimisation tools (knobology) final year sonography students use, how often and why they chose to adjust parameters and assess barriers to optimisation of knobology tools. Methods A prospective study using data from an anonymous online survey of 34 final year sonography students. Results Survey results showed that 19/34 (55%) of students “frequently” optimise all Doppler settings and 23/34 (67%) of students “frequently” optimise basic parameter settings (depth, focus, time gain compensation). Time constraints (24/34 (70%)) and loss of gained knowledge of sonography principles and instrumentation (17/34 (50%)) were the major barriers to the use of knobology. The majority 28/34 (82%) believed they would benefit from further training. Conclusion This study demonstrates that although most students are optimising settings to improve image quality, sonography principles and instrumentation knowledge loss and time constraints prevent students from maximising machine capabilities. This study supports the need for further training prior to final year clinical placement.

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