Online Ultrasound Curriculum on Learning Outcomes of Post-graduate Physicians

NCT06950346 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202503116RINB
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 800
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This single-center retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of the Training Management System (TMS) ultrasound curriculum on the learning outcomes of PGY emergency physicians. By analyzing test scores and course participation data from 2018 to 2025, the study investigates whether blended learning improves PoCUS proficiency and explores its potential role in enhancing ultrasound education for junior physicians.

Conditions

Medical Education

Keywords

Medical education; Ultrasound; Online Training Management System

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Mean Post-Course Test Score

  Mean score of participants on the post-course knowledge test (range: 0-100 points; higher scores indicate better knowledge acquisition)

  From enrollment to the end of the test at 8 weeks

• Mean OSCE Rating Score

  Mean score of participants on the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessing ultrasound performance. The OSCE includes structured evaluation of the following domains: Image Acquisition Quality: Clarity and completeness of target anatomical structures (e.g., blood vessels, Morrison's pouch, spleno-renal recess, cul-de-sac). Diagnostic Accuracy: Ability to correctly interpret ultrasound findings and reach an appropriate clinical diagnosis. Scanning Technique and Efficiency: Smoothness, probe handling, and adherence to scanning protocols. Each domain is rated on a 10-point Likert scale (1 = Poor, 10 = Excellent), with higher scores indicating better clinical performance. The overall OSCE score is calculated as the mean of these domain scores.

  From enrollment to completion of OSCE at 8 weeks.

Study Arms (1)

PGY trained with TMS ultrasound curriculum

PGY physicians trained with the TMS ultrasound curriculum participated in a structured, blended learning program that combined online modules with hands-on clinical training. The Training Management System (TMS) provided flexible, self-paced learning opportunities to reinforce foundational knowledge, while in-person sessions focused on skill application and image acquisition.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Postgraduate Year (PGY) trainees are newly graduated medical doctors undergoing structured clinical training as part of their early postgraduate education. In Taiwan, the PGY program is designed to enhance foundational clinical competencies through rotations across various medical specialties, including emergency medicine.

You may qualify if:

• PGY trainees who participated in the Department of Emergency Medicine ultrasound training program during the study period.
• Trainees with complete course participation records and assessment results.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-PGY participants (e.g., senior residents, attending physicians, medical students).
• Incomplete assessment data that prevents a full evaluation of learning outcomes.
• Any abnormal data not meeting study criteria (e.g., recording errors or duplicate entries).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taiwan University Hospital: lead

Related Publications (3)

• Joji RM, Kumar AP, Almarabheh A, Dar FK, Deifalla AH, Tayem Y, Ismaeel AY, Bindayna K, Tabbara KS, Farid E, Shadab M, Al Mahmeed A, Shahid M. Perception of online and face to face microbiology laboratory sessions among medical students and faculty at Arabian Gulf University: a mixed method study. BMC Med Educ. 2022 May 30;22(1):411. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03346-2.

  PMID: 35637505 BACKGROUND

• Harel-Sterling M. Can you teach a hands-on skill online? A scoping review of e-learning for point-of-care ultrasound in medical education. Can Med Educ J. 2023 Dec 30;14(6):66-77. doi: 10.36834/cmej.75272. eCollection 2023 Dec.

  PMID: 38226294 BACKGROUND

• Lien WC, Chang CH, Chong KM, Wu MC, Wu CY, Wang HP. Clinical utilization of point-of-care ultrasound by junior emergency medicine residents. Med Ultrason. 2022 Aug 31;24(3):270-276. doi: 10.11152/mu-3425. Epub 2022 Jan 19.

  PMID: 35045138 BACKGROUND

Central Study Contacts

Wan Ching Lien, M.D., Ph.D.

CONTACT

+886-2-23123456; dtemer17@yahoo.com.tw

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2025
• First Posted: April 30, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04