Tele-Ultrasound: VIrtual Hands-on Education for Novice Users

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

49 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-09-30

Study Completion Date

2023-10-04

Brief Summary

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This study is intended to perform a comparative analysis of novice ultrasound users when taught in person versus virtually. This study aims to show that students will not demonstrate a statistical difference in scores learning in in a virtual environment, guided by professionals, when compared to students learning ultrasound in a traditional, in-person format. Utilizing a Butterfly ultrasound machine, a hand held personal ultrasound device, students wil be guided through a FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) examination and imaging of the carpal tunnel using modules and instructor aid. The FAST (Focused assessment with sonography in trauma) exam images the heart and abdomen for free flowing blood. The carpal tunnel is a region in the wrist that houses the tendons for finger movement. Participants will be assessed on the ability to identify key regions, anatomical landmarks and confidence in utilize the ultrasound machine.

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Detailed Description

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This project intends to adapt previous research ("Innovations with tele-ultrasound in education sonography: the use of tele-ultrasound to train novice scanners") to assess the effectiveness of tele-education using the Butterfly handheld ultrasound device when compared to in person education imaging devices, learning modules and assessments will be kept constant across experimental groups. This experiment aims to adapt the current ultrasound modules used by the University of Colorado Anschutz school of Medicine and Modern Human Anatomy program to formulate in depth modules that outline the following: Carpal Tunnel (wrist), Brachial Plexus (shoulder), and FAST "Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma". Additionally, participants will be provided an orientation module that will be completed prior to the live session. Participants will be divided into either the in-person group or virtual group and participate in a live session where participants go through each module with a trained instructor. Participants will be asked to complete a pre/post assessment to determine prior knowledge and the level of learning that took place during the session as well as participant satisfaction and confidence levels.

Conditions

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Ultrasound Education Virtual

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants will be divided into 2 groups which will experience different experimental conditions.

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Participants and staff will be aware of each of the study conditions.

Study Groups

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In-Person ultrasound participants

In-Person ultrasound participant's will receive ultrasound training that is guided by online modules (identical to virtual) with trained faculty in the same room with a ration of 4 students to 1 instructor.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Butterfly handheld ultrasound machine

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Both arms of study will utilize the Butterfly ultrasound machine. Only the virtual learners will utilize zoom for their virtual education

Virtual ultrasound participants

Virtual ultrasound participants will receive ultrasound training that is guided by online modules (identical to in-person) with trained faculty present in a private zoom classroom. Faculty will be rotating between breakout rooms and will share the same ratio of participants to staff.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Butterfly handheld ultrasound machine

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Both arms of study will utilize the Butterfly ultrasound machine. Only the virtual learners will utilize zoom for their virtual education

Interventions

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Butterfly handheld ultrasound machine

Both arms of study will utilize the Butterfly ultrasound machine. Only the virtual learners will utilize zoom for their virtual education

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Other Intervention Names

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Zoom

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* First year medical students enrolled at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus with minimal previous ultrasound experience.
* First year graduate students enrolled in the Modern Human Anatomy program (MHA) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus with minimal previous ultrasound experience.

Exclusion Criteria

* individuals younger than the age of 18.
* individuals not enrolled in the medical school or Modern Human Anatomy program (MHA) programs at Anschutz Medical Campus
* Individuals with greater than minimal ultrasound experience.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes