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Transvaginal ultrasound simulation and its effect on trainee confidence levels: a replacement for initial clinical training?
C J Williams, J C Edie, B Mulloy, D M Flinton, G Harrisont ScanTrainer | All participants thought that prior practise on the ScanTrainer could improve the patient’s experience of having a TVUS performed by a trainee and that there is a role for simulation training in US education. It was thought that the increased confidence felt […]
The role of ultrasound simulators in education: an investigation into sonography student experiences and clinical mentor perceptions
Dr. V. Gibbs, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England ScanTrainer | Simulation was positively evaluated by the majority of the students and mentors in this study. The findings confirm that ultrasound simulators provide positive learning opportunities in a risk- free environment, which reduces stress for the student, and potential harm to patients. Confidence levels […]
The impact of internet and simulation-based training on transoesophageal echocardiography learning in anaesthetic trainees: a prospective randomised study
V. Sharma, C. Chamos, O. Valencia, M. Meineri and S. N. Fletcher HeartWorks | We conclude that an internet-based TOE learning resource improves understanding and teaching of TOE basic views and cardiac anatomy compared with traditional methods, and that simulation-based learning is as an effective supplement to both methods…
Integrating ScanTrainer into ultrasound simulation training programs
University of Teeside ScanTrainer | This Case Study is a summary of 3 years’ experience using ScanTrainer to teach and assess a wide range of health care professionals in the safe use of medical ultrasound. It begins with an outline of the first steps necessary for all learners and continues with suggestions for specific groups, including student […]
University of Derby enhances sonography programme with ScanTrainer
University of Derby ScanTrainer | As opportunities for guided practice on real patients became scarce, the University of Derby’s College of Health and Social Care was looking for an ultrasound simulation solution that would bridge this gap and enhance its postgraduate sonography programme for its students…
University of Hertfordshire achieves 100% transvaginal pass rate with ScanTrainer
University of Hertfordshire ScanTrainer | Since implementing a ScanTrainer Transvaginal Simulator (TVS), student confidence levels are at an all-time high and the University is achieving a 100% pass rate across all transvaginal modules…
UWE improves student learning experience with ScanTrainer
University of West England ScanTrainer | As pressures grew for universities and hospitals to integrate technology into the way they teach and budgets were strict, the University of the West of England’s (UWE) Allied Health Professions Department was looking for ways that they could utilise technology to enhance their postgraduate ultrasound programme in the most efficient way […]
Sustained effect of simulation-based ultrasound training on clinical performance: a randomized trial
Martin G. Tolsgaard, Charlotte Ringsted, Eva Dreisler, Lone N. Nørgaard, Jørgen H. Petersen, Mette E. Madsen, Nina L.C. Freiesleben, Jette L. Sørensen, Ann Tabor ScanTrainer | The objective was to study the effect of initial simulation-based transvaginal ultrasound training compared to only clinical training on the clinical performances of residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) measured at two months into […]