The role of deliberate practice in development of essential sonography skills

Edwards, Christopher L.; Chamunyonga, Crispen; Clarke, Jill

doi:10.1002/sono.12146

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“…CPD is further training completed after formal education to maintain a high level of knowledge and skills, while developing the personal and professional qualities required throughout a sonographer's professional life . The benefits of in‐person CPD activities is well‐researched, as it allows the health care professional to effectively improve a specific shortcoming within their practical skillset through hands‐on instruction taught by an expert in the field …”

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The limitations of access to continuing professional development amongst Australia's rural sonographers and its effect on job satisfaction: A pilot study

Binst¹,

Kennedy

Harland³

et al. 2019

Sonography

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Introduction: Sonographers in Australia form an important component of health care within rural and remote communities. Being remotely located brings its own set of difficulties in accessing continuing professional development (CPD). There is little research investigating the rural sonographers' experience with access to CPD and how this affects job satisfaction. Method: The purpose of this research was to investigate if limited access to CPD is experienced in the rural setting, what barriers to participation exist, and if reduced access has a negative effect on job satisfaction. Data were collected via the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) members' forum, inviting rural and remote sonographers to participate in an anonymous online questionnaire.Results: This study showed that various barriers to CPD participation exist, with in-person CPD participation seen as highly valuable. Conclusion:This study opens an opportunity for further conversations on how to improve CPD access amongst rural sonographers with the possible underlying solution being increased employer support.

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confidence: 99%

The limitations of access to continuing professional development amongst Australia's rural sonographers and its effect on job satisfaction: A pilot study

Binst¹,

Kennedy

Harland³

et al. 2019

Sonography

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“…25 Importantly, it has been widely acknowledged that the person scanning is responsible for documenting any abnormalities with appropriate image selection, ultimately instigating the diagnosis. 25,26 An essential rapport is established between the patient and the sonographer during a sonographic examination. Despite this, in Australia there is a lack of uniformity in policy, practice, and expectations surrounding communication of adverse findings with the patient, who expects nothing less than full information.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors that Influence the Communication of Adverse Findings in Obstetrics: A Survey of Current Sonographer Practices in Australia

Thomas

O’Loughlin

Clark

2020

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Objective: To identify factors influencing sonographers’ practices in communicating adverse obstetric findings and to understand their views on the need for standardized national policies and guidelines. Methods: Qualified and trainee sonographers who currently perform obstetric sonography were invited to complete a survey through the Australasian Sonographers Association. Closed-ended questions sought information on the demographic profile of the participants and their experiences on a range of issues related to workplace practices and policies. Open-ended questions allowed respondents to elaborate on workplace interactions and their views on the communication roles of sonologists (radiologists and obstetricians) and sonographers. Results: The practice setting, the background of the sonologist, the type of adverse finding, and the trimester in which a patient is scanned have an impact on the level of difficulty for sonographers in obstetric communication. These findings highlight a lack of uniformity of sonographer and sonologist communication with patients due to limited training, lack of formalized departmental policies, inadequate support, and communication practices by radiologists. As a result, respondents strongly supported the development of a standardized national policy. Conclusion: In the current environment of patient-centered care, sonographers are in a challenging position as they do not have policies supporting them as independent health care professionals, autonomously deciding on the best approach to communicate findings with their patients. This may lead to anxiety and stress if they lack control over the interaction. More support from sonologists in a radiology setting is needed. These findings should encourage professional bodies to address these issues by working collaboratively and to recognize the importance of the sonographers’ role and their unique position with pregnant patients.

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“…Stage three relates to intentional practice 34 of a skill, and end‐task or terminal feedback 22,40 . Deliberate skill practice is essential to learn psychomotor scanning skills 33,36,37 . The skill practice format used will either advance or hinder the learner's acquisition of the psychomotor skill.…”

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“…22,40 Deliberate skill practice is essential to learn psychomotor scanning skills. 33,36,37 The skill practice format used will either advance or hinder the learner's acquisition of the psychomotor skill. This study found that up to 64% of the respondents use short sessions of skill practice of less than 60 min duration, while 42% used long sessions of more than 60 min duration.…”

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A survey of Australian sonographer psychomotor teaching practices

Nicholls

Sweet

Hyett

et al. 2020

Australas J Ultrason Med

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Objective: To report on the findings of a survey of sonographer skill-teaching practices in Australia using the SonoSTePs tool. Method: A cross-sectional survey of all qualified sonographers registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry. Results: The 528 responses showed the use of a two-step skill-teaching approach to teach scanning skills and the incorporation of additional instructional practices to support a learner's initial acquisition of scanning skills, which include: providing coaching and guidance as the skill is practised; performing physical guidance; providing immediate error correction; and providing end-task feedback. Based on our findings, sonographer skill-teaching practices fall short of best pedagogical approaches. Conclusion: There is a pressing need to identify the optimal pedagogical approaches to teach complex psychomotor scanning skills. Research is required to ensure that the scanning skills are taught efficiently and that the pedagogical approaches to teach scanning skills foster the learner's long-term retention of the skill. There is also an accompanying need for sonographers involved in teaching scanning skills to have knowledge of the motor-learning theories and principles related to teaching a complex psychomotor skill.

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The role of deliberate practice in development of essential sonography skills

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

The limitations of access to continuing professional development amongst Australia's rural sonographers and its effect on job satisfaction: A pilot study

The limitations of access to continuing professional development amongst Australia's rural sonographers and its effect on job satisfaction: A pilot study

Factors that Influence the Communication of Adverse Findings in Obstetrics: A Survey of Current Sonographer Practices in Australia

A survey of Australian sonographer psychomotor teaching practices

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