Obstetrical ultrasound training of and practise by general practitioners in the private sector, Free State

Foulkes, S.H.; Joubert, G; Faber, B.L.; Hiemstra, LA

doi:10.1080/20786204.2004.10873095

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“…The theoretical and practical training provided to the health professionals who perform prenatal scans in Africa is generally low-quality. 10 As we know, ultrasound is an operator-dependent technique where the results depend crucially on the sonographer's knowledge and experience. As we can see on Table 2, most of today's practitioners are not sufficiently As can be seen, countries in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, etc.)…”

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Obstetric Ultrasounds in Africa: Is it Necessary to Promote their Appropriate Use?

Carrera¹

2011

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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This paper reviews the situation of obstetric ultrasound scans in Africa (extent of use, sonographer training, indications and results, etc.). Special emphasis is given to the advisability of legally regulating their use, the need for improved training among today's sonographers and the potential dangers that the incorrect and indiscriminate use of ultrasounds can involve. The paper condemns the commodification of the technique and reviews the current status of scientific production.

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Section: Sonographer Trainingmentioning

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Obstetric Ultrasounds in Africa: Is it Necessary to Promote their Appropriate Use?

Carrera¹

2011

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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“…Moreover, the ultrasound procedure is relatively easy, misuse by physicians without adequate training is possible which, unfortunately, and common produce missed diagnoses of gross abnormalities and incorrect treatment of patients. 2 From the other side, the patient is intensely involved in the ultrasound examination and has the right to know the level of qualification of the physician who perform the ultrasound scan and the board level of institution where the scan is performed.…”

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Quality Control of Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound in Hungary: Education and Expectations

Belics

Papp

2013

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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The result of ultrasound examinations depends heavily on the preparation of the personnel carrying out the examination and the technical capabilities of the equipment they use. Only wellorganized regional or national programs are able to provide high level, cost-effective care based on certification of quality. Such certification must include the training of professionals, the definition of competence levels, accreditation of laboratories and the establishment of professional protocols. The ultrasound examinations in Hungary are performed by obstetricians under the recommendation of the Hungarian Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology and there are well defined levels and protocols of attendance. The different levels of attendance require proficiency at different levels and this requires regular training which is assured by the Society and gives a concern for all doctors and sonographers who perform ultrasound examinations and for all patients who receive them. The well organized quality assurance in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations is an essential dimension of high quality obstetric and gynecologic medical attendance.

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“…A study showed that only 18.6% of ultrasound practitioners had training in their postgraduate studies (MFamMed 5, Diploma 3) [16]. Another study reported that 40.4% of operators have short course in theory only, 38.3% of sonographers have no training at all, and only 14.9% have attended practical courses, of whom only 2.1% were carried out in a hospital environment [9].…”

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“…It is not only the availability but also the quality of ultrasound machines in use that influence the reliability and accuracy of ultrasound service provision. A study in South Africa revealed that 42% of the machines in use were bought more than 5 years before the survey and one machine was bought 16 years ago [16]. The age of the machine plays a definite role in the quality of ultrasound investigations as ultrasound machine technology progresses constantly [16].…”

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“…A study in South Africa revealed that 42% of the machines in use were bought more than 5 years before the survey and one machine was bought 16 years ago [16]. The age of the machine plays a definite role in the quality of ultrasound investigations as ultrasound machine technology progresses constantly [16]. Even though it said that the cost of purchase of ultrasound machines is low, making it relatively affordable, in Africa this may not necessarily be the case because of scarcity of financial resources.…”

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Ultrasound in Africa: what can really be done?

Aliyu

Kurjak

Wataganara

et al. 2016

Journal of Perinatal Medicine

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Today we are living in a globalized world in which information on what is happening in one part of the world is easily communicated to other parts of the world. This happens thanks to advancement in science and technology. One area where technology has made the greatest impact is heath care provision. Ultrasound technology is now playing a critical role in health care provision particularly in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This has significantly assisted in provision of quality health care to pregnant women and their unborn infants and in reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in the developed world. Africa the continent with greatest health care challenges and with the highest maternal and neonatal mortalities is yet to fully utilize this important tech nology. The need for this technology is great as the conditions requiring its application abound. The effective application of Ultrasound however faces serious challenges in Africa. To successfully entrench Ultrasound in quality Obstetrics and Gynaecology care various approaches must be adopted to overcome the challenges. The aim of this paper is to identify the benefits and the challenges inimical to the application Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Africa.It also examines what needs to be done to achieve better application of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Obstetrical ultrasound training of and practise by general practitioners in the private sector, Free State

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Obstetric Ultrasounds in Africa: Is it Necessary to Promote their Appropriate Use?

Obstetric Ultrasounds in Africa: Is it Necessary to Promote their Appropriate Use?

Quality Control of Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound in Hungary: Education and Expectations

Ultrasound in Africa: what can really be done?

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