TY - JOUR
T1 - Abdominal POCUS Education for Clinicians
T2 - A Systematic Review of Teaching Methods for Point-of-Care Abdominal Ultrasonography
AU - Sveinsson, Birkir Örn
AU - Thorsteinsdottir, Olof Kristin
AU - Browne, Alexander G P
AU - Rasmussen, Benjamin S B
AU - Nielsen, Anders Bo
AU - Pietersen, Pia Iben
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - This systematic review examines educational strategies in clinician-performed abdominal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), a critical skill with increasing relevance in medical care. Analyzing 28 studies, we highlight the strategies as well as advantages and disadvantages of various theoretical and practical components, including, for example, e-learning and simulation in training programs. The findings emphasize the necessity of blending various educational methods to enhance effectiveness and adaptability in training environments. Ultimately, robust training frameworks are essential to maximize diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes in abdominal POCUS.
AB - This systematic review examines educational strategies in clinician-performed abdominal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), a critical skill with increasing relevance in medical care. Analyzing 28 studies, we highlight the strategies as well as advantages and disadvantages of various theoretical and practical components, including, for example, e-learning and simulation in training programs. The findings emphasize the necessity of blending various educational methods to enhance effectiveness and adaptability in training environments. Ultimately, robust training frameworks are essential to maximize diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes in abdominal POCUS.
KW - Abdomen/diagnostic imaging
KW - Clinical Competence
KW - Humans
KW - Point-of-Care Systems
KW - Ultrasonography/methods
U2 - 10.1002/jcu.23876
DO - 10.1002/jcu.23876
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 39475458
SN - 0091-2751
VL - 53
SP - 547
EP - 561
JO - Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
JF - Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
IS - 3
ER -