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- Title
A structured Endoscopic Ultrasound training program in Germany improves knowledge and competence.
- Authors
Götzberger, Manuela; Kaiser, Christoph; Jenssen, Christian; Dollhopf, Markus; Faiss, Siegbert; Burmester, Eike; Schöppe, Franziska; Gülberg, Veit; Fischer, Martin R.
- Abstract
<bold>Aims: </bold>Limited evidence on how to organize pre-patient training in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and how to evaluate its effect on knowledge and skills are available. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of a structured multi-site training program on EUS competence in Germany.<bold>Material and Methods: </bold>In a prospective study design, evaluation of 64 trainees was conducted during four three-day training courses with equal curricula at three sites. Participants completed a structured pre- and post-test questionnaire consisting of 4 items to evaluate the relevance and acceptance of the training components (theoretical teaching, video sessions, live demonstration, hands-on experience) on a 5-point Likert scale, as well as a Likert scale to judge the self-rated improvement in EUS competence. To assess knowledge, 12 multiple choice (MC) questions had to be answered by all participants in a pre- and a post-test design. Also differences between beginners and advanced learners were analysed.<bold>Results: </bold>Overall evaluation on acceptance received above-average results with a median of 4 or 5 (IQR 1-2) on Likert scale (1=completely disagree, 5=completely agree). In the post-test self-rated EUS skills improved from 4 to 2 on the Likert scale (IQR=1, p=0.001, 1=excellent EUS skills, 5=no EUS skills). Results of the MC-test of all trainees showed significant improvement in theoretical knowledge from 7.9±1.9 to 8.8±1.9 points (mean±SD, p=0.001).<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Our study provides arguments for the usefulness of a structured EUS training program resulting in a positive acceptance and high self-rated EUS competence by the participants and significant improvements in knowledge.
- Publication
Medical Ultrasonography, 2021, Vol 23, Issue 4, p396
- ISSN
1844-4172
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.11152/mu-2892