Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Obstetrics and gynecology residents are deemed to be proficient in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) upon graduation from an accredited program, although TVUS education in residency is not standardized. The objective of this study is to assess for improvement in transvaginal ultrasound knowledge among residents after viewing an educational DVD.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
This is a multi-site prospective parallel randomized controlled trial using an educational DVD from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®, compared to routine education. All participants completed a pretest on transvaginal ultrasound images and principles. The intervention group repeated the test after viewing the DVD. During the trial, performing and logging transvaginal ultrasounds were encouraged. All enrolled residents repeated the test at 6-10 months after intervention.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| No Intervention: Standard Education These residents received their standard residency education and experience. |
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| Experimental: DVD Intervention These residents received a one-hour long DVD lecture in addition to standard residency education and experience. |
Other: Transvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores [6-10 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores [1 hour]
- Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds [Through study completion, an average of 2 years]
- Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles) [6-10 months]
- Difference in mean scores on "orange cards" [6-10 months]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- resident in obstetrics and gynecology at one of three sites
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to consent
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | 19107 |
| 2 | The Reading Hospital | West Reading | Pennsylvania | United States | 19602 |
| 3 | Lankenau Medical Center | Wynnewood | Pennsylvania | United States | 19096 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Thomas Jefferson University
- The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
- Main Line Health
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Rebekah McCurdy, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
- Carolan-Rees G, Ray AF. The ScanTrainer obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound virtual reality training simulator: A cost model to determine the cost viability of replacing clinical training with simulation training. Ultrasound. 2015 May;23(2):110-5. doi: 10.1177/1742271X14567498. Epub 2015 Jan 10.
- Chao C, Chalouhi GE, Bouhanna P, Ville Y, Dommergues M. Randomized Clinical Trial of Virtual Reality Simulation Training for Transvaginal Gynecologic Ultrasound Skills. J Ultrasound Med. 2015 Sep;34(9):1663-7. doi: 10.7863/ultra.15.14.09063. Epub 2015 Aug 17.
- Goldstein SR. Accreditation, certification: why all the confusion? Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec;110(6):1396-8.
- Tolsgaard MG, Ringsted C, Dreisler E, Nørgaard LN, Petersen JH, Madsen ME, Freiesleben NL, Sørensen JL, Tabor A. Sustained effect of simulation-based ultrasound training on clinical performance: a randomized trial. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Sep;46(3):312-8. doi: 10.1002/uog.14780. Epub 2015 Aug 6.
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