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Ultraschall Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2277-8183
Continuing Medical Education

Simulation-based education in ultrasound – diagnostic and interventional abdominal focus

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Malene Roland Vils Pedersen 
1   Department of Radiology, Vejle Hospital – part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark
2   Department of regional health research, University of Southern Denmark
,
Mia Louise Østergaard
3   Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
,
Leizl Joy Nayahangan 
4   Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation, Center for Human Resources and Education, Copenhagen, Denmark
,
Kristina Rue Nielsen
3   Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
,
Claudia Lucius 
5   Outpatient Department of Gastroenterology, IBD center, Policlinic Helios Klinikum Buch, Berlin, Germany
,
Christoph F. Dietrich 
6   Kliniken Hirslanden Bern, Beau Site, Salem und Permanence, Bern, Switzerland
,
Michael Bachmann Nielsen 
3   Department of Radiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark
7   Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Abstract

Simulation-based training (SBT) is increasingly acknowledged worldwide and has become a popular tool for ultrasound education. Ultrasound simulation involves the use of technology and software to create a virtual training setting. Simulation-based training allows healthcare professionals to learn, practice, and improve their ultrasound imaging skills in a safe learning-based environment. SBT can provide a realistic and focused learning experience that creates a deep and immersive understanding of the complexity of ultrasound, including enhancing knowledge and confidence in specific areas of interest. Abdominal ultrasound simulation is a tool to increase patient safety and can be a cost-efficient training method. In this paper, we provide an overview of various types of abdominal ultrasound simulators, and the benefits, and challenges of SBT. We also provide examples of how to develop SBT programs and learning strategies including mastery learning. In conclusion, the growing demand for medical imaging increases the need for healthcare professionals to start using ultrasound simulators in order to keep up with the rising standards.

Keywords

simulation - continuing medical education - clinical training - ultrasound


Publication History

Received: 09 September 2023

Accepted after revision: 05 February 2024

Article published online:
21 March 2024

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