NCT06171828

Tele-education in Ultrasound Training

Feasibility of Tele-education in Ultrasound Training: a Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The study aims to assess the impact of remote guidance in ultrasound training for medical professionals new to abdominal ultrasound. It involves 40 participants, divided into two groups of 20 each - a self-study group and a remote learning group. Participants include licensed doctors with no prior training in abdominal ultrasound, who are over 18 years old and have consented to participate.

Detailed description

The study's design includes pre-surveys, random assignment, ultrasound training through educational videos, and distinct practice methods for each group - one with remote guidance and the other with traditional, in-person assistance. The effectiveness of training will be evaluated based on scores from evaluation forms, time taken for ultrasound imaging, frequency of requesting help, and surveys (NASA-Task Load Index, System Usability Scale, and a Self-confidence pre/post survey). Statistical analysis will be conducted using R software, employing tests such as the student t-test or Wilcoxon rank sum test. This research is anticipated to provide valuable insights into the efficacy of remote guidance in ultrasound education, potentially influencing future medical training methodologies.

Conditions

• Telemedicine
• Ultrasonography
• Education, Medical, Continuing

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Head-Mounted Display (HMD) to communicate with a supervisor remotely	Participants in the experimental group are oriented on using the education platform and communicating with the supervisor through an HMD for about 5 minutes. They then perform and save their ultrasound imaging. If they require assistance, they request help verbally through the HMD's communication system. The supervisor remotely observes and immediately assists upon request, utilizing the HMD and a 360-degree camera.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-15
• Primary completion: 2023-12-14
• Completion: 2023-12-14
• First posted: 2023-12-15
• Last updated: 2025-01-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: South Korea