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Novel Use of Ultrasound to Teach Reproductive System Physical Examination Skills and Pelvic Anatomy

Posted in: Clinical Studies, Point-of-Care, Ultrasound Literature|June 12, 2018
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SONOSIM SUMMARY: This cross-sectional study aims to determine the efficacy of ultrasound integration into reproductive system clinical skills lab for medical students. Participants completed four ultrasound scanning sessions that focused on the identification and differentiation of normal male and female reproductive sonographic anatomy. A pre-post survey demonstrated that after completing the training sessions, students’ confidence levels in their ability to locate and identify reproductive system structures had increased, while anxiety about conducting physical examinations decreased. In conclusion, the study advocates for the integration of ultrasound into reproductive system clinical skills lab.

Parikh T, Czuzak M, Bui N, et al. Novel use of ultrasound to teach reproductive system physical examination skills and pelvic anatomy. J Ultrasound Med. 2018 Mar;37(3):709-715.

Abstract
Objectives
To determine whether integration of ultrasound (US) into a reproductive system examination clinical skills lab can increase confidence in palpating key reproductive structures during testicular and bimanual pelvic examinations, reduce anxiety about conducting testicular and bimanual pelvic examinations, and improve performance on multiple-choice questions based on structure identification using US images.

Methods
Second-year medical students enrolled in the Life Cycle preclinical course participated in this cross-sectional study. A single learning activity was developed to pair the teaching of the reproductive system physical examination with the use of US in the clinical skills lab. The evaluation of the teaching session consisted of a pre-post analysis of student self-reported knowledge, confidence, and anxiety.

Results
The response rate for the pre survey was 82% (n = 96), and the rate for the post survey was 79% (n = 93). Students’ confidence in their ability to identify reproductive system structures on US images increased from pre to post survey. Their confidence in their ability to palpate the epididymis, uterus, and ovary during a physical examination improved, and their anxiety about conducting testicular and bimanual pelvic examinations decreased. Student satisfaction with the session was high. Students’ performance on multiple-choice questions based on structure identification using US images was at 96% or higher.

Conclusion
Our study findings support the integration of US into a reproductive system examination clinical skills lab. Medical students acquire competency and confidence in reproductive system physical examination skills with US integration.

To read the article, visit the Wiley Online Library website.

SonoSim Keywords: Ultrasound Education, Ultrasound Training, Bedside Ultrasound

June 11, 2018 System Administrator

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