Quality of Widely Available Video Instructional Materials for Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedure Training in Internal Medicine

Abstract

The 27 videos reviewed contained good-quality general instruction. However, we noted a lack of safety-related information in most of the available videos. Further development of resources is required to teach internal medicine trainees skills that focus on the safety of point-of-care US guidance.

The Content Quality of YouTube Videos for Professional Medical Education: A Systematic Review

“…Among the remaining 18 studies, from which an average percentage of total possible QRT score could be computed or extracted, the average score was 44% with a range of 9%-71% (Figure 1). [10][11][12]14,[22][23][24]29,34,36,37,[39][40][41][42]44,47,48 The lowest mean score among studies that used internally validated QRTs was reported by Erdem and Karaca (10%), which used broad search criteria and videos from multiple author types. 23 Ferhatoglu et al, which also reported a low mean QRT score (13%), used a comprehensive QRT in which the authors analyzed each step of sleeve gastrectomy surgery.…”

“…Seven studies reported on the relationship between the video author type and scores on various QRTs (Figure 2). [22][23][24]36,39,40,42 Videos with authors classified as academic-physicians had higher internally validated QRT mean scores (46%) than those with authors classified as nonacademic-physicians or other (26%; P < .05, 95% confidence interval: 0.74-40.00). However, videos with authors classified as academic-physicians also had a wide range in QRT scores (range: 25%-75%).…”

“…24 The 2 studies with the highest mean scores among those that used internally validated QRTs were related to eye exams and point-of-care ultrasound procedures (66% and 71%, respectively). 34,40 Thirteen studies used limited global QRTs, with a mean of 2 items included on the assessments that addressed content quality (range: 1-3). 13-15,30-33,35,40,41,45,46, 49 Bezner et al found that roughly half (54%) of assessed videos were scored as accurate per their limited global QRT.…”

A Primary Care Ultrasound Fellowship: Training for Clinical Practice and Future Educators

“…Still, the lack of ultrasound‐trained faculty in medical education is a nationwide problem and is listed among the top potential barriers to integration within educational curricula . Most of the educational opportunities for internists have consisted of open‐access online educational videos and industry‐sponsored programs …”

“…26,[43][44][45] Most of the educational opportunities for internists have consisted of open-access online educational videos and industry-sponsored programs. 46,47 Some training, particularly for critical care physicians, is offered by organizations such as the World Interactive Network Focused on Critical Ultrasound, and the American College of Chest Physicians now offers a Certificate of Completion program in Critical Care Ultrasonography. 48,49 Additionally, the Society of Hospital Medicine, in conjunction with the American College of Chest Physicians offers an "Essentials in Critical Care" course and Certificate of Completion in POCUS.…”