scholarly journals Evaluating a muscle ultrasound education programme: theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills, reliability and satisfaction of critical care physiotherapists

2021 ◽  
pp. 100142
Author(s):  
Felipe González-Seguel ◽  
Juan José Pinto-Concha ◽  
Francisco Ríos-Castro ◽  
Alexis Silva-Gutiérrez ◽  
Agustín Camus-Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Muscle Ultrasound

scholarly journals Evaluating a muscle ultrasound education programme: theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills, reliability and satisfaction of critical care physiotherapists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe González-Seguel ◽  
Juan José Pinto-Concha ◽  
Francisco Ríos-Castro ◽  
Alexis Silva-Gutiérrez ◽  
Agustín Camus-Molina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Pennation Angle ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Anatomical Landmarks ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Muscle Ultrasound

Abstract Background: There is scarce evidence on learning outcomes of physiotherapists receiving formal muscle ultrasound training focused on the intensive care setting. The aim was to evaluate the theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills, satisfaction and reliability of critical care physiotherapists participating in a muscle ultrasound (MUS) educational programme. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 19 critical care physiotherapists with little to no prior experience in ultrasound who completed standardized 20-hours in MUS was performed over 2-week time period; including knobology, patient positioning, anatomical landmarks, image acquisition and limb muscle measurements. Theoretical knowledge, hands-on skills acquisition and satisfaction were assessed. Inter and intra-rater reliability on landmarks, thickness and pennation angle of quadriceps between participants was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Reliability among instructors measured prior to the course was also reported as reference. Results: The percentage score (mean±SD) of knowledge questionnaires was 69±0.11 (pre-course), 89±0.10 (post-course) and 92±0.09 (hands-on skills). Course satisfaction scores were ranged from 90% to 100%. Participants obtained pooled inter-rater reliability (median ICC [IQR]) of 0.70 [0.59 to 0.79] for thickness, 0.47 [0.46 to 0.92] for landmarks, 0.00 [0.00 to 0.05] for pennation angle; and intra-rater reliability of 0.76 [0.51 to 0.91] for thickness, and 0.35 [0.29 to 0.52] for pennation angle. Instructors obtained inter-rater ICC values of 0.90 for thickness, 0.67 for landmarks and 0.41 for pennation angle; and intra-rater ICC values of 0.94 for thickness and 0.75 for pennation angle. Conclusions: Increasing on theoretical knowledge, high hands-on performance acquisition, and good satisfaction of physiotherapists were observed. Reliability was moderate to excellent for thickness and landmarks, and absent to weak for pennation angle. Landmarking and pennation angle remain challenges for physiotherapist training in the application of muscle ultrasound. Further studies are needed to identify variables that could modify the reliability during MUS training.

Ultrasound education for medical students using e-learning and self-directed hands-on training

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Stauffert ◽  
D Hempel ◽  
J Schleifer ◽  
F Recker ◽  
T Schröder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Hands On ◽  
E Learning

Mentorship: The Experiences of a Tutor in a Pre-registration Operating Department Practice Education Programme

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Hinton
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Senior Lecturer ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
North West ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Support ◽  
And Training

Introduction The author is a theatre nurse with more than twenty years experience of perioperative care. For the majority of her time in clinical practice the author was involved in the training and education of both student nurses and student operating department practitioners (ODPs). This involvement started, following training, as a mentor and assessor for both groups of students, leading to the position of internal verifier for the NVQ programmes for ODPs and perioperative health support workers. This experience in education and training led to promotion as training co-ordinator for the critical care directorate of a busy district general hospital. For the past seven years the author has been employed as a senior lecturer on a three year ODP pre-registration programme at a North West university.

Evaluation of a hands-on workshop as a teaching tool for critical care medicine

1985 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
SATWANT K. SAMRA ◽  
MARY A. SUTTON ◽  
JAY S. FINCH
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critical Care Medicine ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Hands On

Experience in local urban wildlife research enhances a conservation education programme with school children.

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Awasthy ◽  
Ana Z Popovic ◽  
Wayne L Linklater
Keyword(s):  
Native Species ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Radio Telemetry ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Conservation Education ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Nature Awareness

The “extinction of [ecological] experience” is a concern for children in urban centres. Urban environments, traditionally the refuge of exotic human-commensal species, are being increasingly colonised by native species. We used a native bird as a focal species for integrating urban biological research and environmental education (EE) in conservation. We tested whether incorporating biological researchers into classroom teaching and hands-on experiences with radio-telemetry of wild birds increased wildlife knowledge, environmental awareness and intentions to act amongst children from local schools. We found no significant increases in knowledge after our EE programme. However, those children who participated in exercises with researchers in local green space demonstrated a greater level of nature awareness than groups who participated in the schoolyard, and retained this level three months after the programme completion. We illustrate the importance of incorporating biological research in conservation education in urban centres.

scholarly journals P0172 / #866: ALL HANDS ON DECK:POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED PROVISION OF CRITICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN DURING A TIME OF CRISIS IN SCOTLAND.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement 1 3S) ◽  
pp. 111-111
Author(s):  
A. Dokubo ◽  
S. Maclean ◽  
C. Barr ◽  
J. Kinsella ◽  
J. Mcfadzean
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Hands On

scholarly journals Learning Impact of a Virtual Brain Electrical Activity Simulator Among Neurophysiology Students: Mixed-Methods Intervention Study

10.2196/18768 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e18768
Author(s):  
Marko Henrik Björn ◽  
Jonne MM Laurila ◽  
Werner Ravyse ◽  
Jari Kukkonen ◽  
Sanna Leivo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrode Placement ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group 1

Background Virtual simulation is the re-creation of reality depicted on a computer screen. It offers the possibility to exercise motor and psychomotor skills. In biomedical and medical education, there is an attempt to find new ways to support students’ learning in neurophysiology. Traditionally, recording electroencephalography (EEG) has been learned through practical hands-on exercises. To date, virtual simulations of EEG measurements have not been used. Objective This study aimed to examine the development of students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the EEG measurement when using a virtual EEG simulator in biomedical laboratory science in the context of a neurophysiology course. Methods A computer-based EEG simulator was created. The simulator allowed virtual electrode placement and EEG graph interpretation. The usefulness of the simulator for learning EEG measurement was tested with 35 participants randomly divided into three equal groups. Group 1 (experimental group 1) used the simulator with fuzzy feedback, group 2 (experimental group 2) used the simulator with exact feedback, and group 3 (control group) did not use a simulator. The study comprised pre- and posttests on theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on evaluation of EEG electrode placement. Results The Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated that the two groups that utilized a computer-based electrode placement simulator showed significant improvement in both theoretical knowledge (Z=1.79, P=.074) and observed practical skills compared with the group that studied without a simulator. Conclusions Learning electrode placement using a simulator enhances students’ ability to place electrodes and, in combination with practical hands-on training, increases their understanding of EEG measurement.

scholarly journals EMS Today Conference. Maryland, USA 2 to 6 March 2010

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Boyle ◽  
Bill Lord
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Haemodynamic Monitoring ◽  
Legal Environment ◽  
Airway Assessment ◽  
Core Content ◽  
Paediatric Care ◽  
Advanced Airway ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Care Course

This was the 28th EMS Today Conference and was preceded by numerous workshops in the two days prior. The workshops covered topics like; leadership, ALS core content refresher program, advanced airway course, hands on reality-based command training, understanding the legal environment for EMS leaders, ALS assessment, emergency paediatric care course, presentation tips and techniques, haemodynamic monitoring for the critical care transport provider, airway assessment for dummies, emergency ethics, critical care certification course, and flight and critical care paramedic examinations.

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