The influence of a virtual simulator on the acquisition of trainee?s ultrasound skills

Validation and determination of the influence of a virtual simulator on the acquisition of ultrasound skills and comparison of learning curves of those using simulation-supported training with a conventional training approach

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN53915329

Enrollment

Registered

2013-03-22

Start date

2011-05-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Improving ultrasound skills and training competency for trainees Not Applicable

Interventions

The intervention group were instructed to use the simulator to practice ultrasound skills in addition to receiving clinical training arranged by their hospital, whereas the control group received conv

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects (aged 18- 50+) should have (none or limited) ultrasound experience of any kind 2. None or limited previous access to transvaginal ultrasound experience 3. Motivated to learn transvaginal ultrasound skills 4. Intends to complete the requirements of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) ultrasound training curriculum or a similar structured programme 5. Based within Wales or within a very short distance of travel to Cardiff

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have already completed any structured ultrasound training programme and certified accordingly 2. Individuals at consultant level in obstetrics and gynaecology or radiology even if they have no ultrasound experience 3. Radiographers on the ultrasound MSc programme with previous experience in transvaginal ultrasound scanning

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in ultrasound scan performance (OSATS) in obstetrics and gynaecology between simulation- supported trained and untrained subjects	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Determine factors that have affected engagement in the project and acquisition of relevant skills. This will provide information on barriers and limitations of simulation training in a clinical environment. 2. Evaluate the validity of task performance sheet for assessing relevant skills in comparison to the simulator?s task metrics. 3. Overall subjective ultrasound skills acquisition with/out simulation training 4. Differences in skills scores at each assessment session	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Determine factors that have affected engagement in the project and acquisition of relevant skills. This will provide information on barriers and limitations of simulation training in a clinical environment. 2. Evaluate the validity of task performance sheet for assessing relevant skills in comparison to the simulator?s task metrics. 3. Overall subjective ultrasound skills acquisition with/out simulation training 4. Differences in skills scores at each assessment session

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Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026