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Brief summary
Obstetrics and gynecology residents are deemed to be proficient in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) upon graduation from an accredited program, although TVUS education in residency is not standardized. The objective of this study is to assess for improvement in transvaginal ultrasound knowledge among residents after viewing an educational DVD.
Detailed description
This is a multi-site prospective parallel randomized controlled trial using an educational DVD from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Gynecology: Beginners Only®, compared to routine education. All participants completed a pretest on transvaginal ultrasound images and principles. The intervention group repeated the test after viewing the DVD. During the trial, performing and logging transvaginal ultrasounds were encouraged. All enrolled residents repeated the test at 6-10 months after intervention.
Interventions
OTHERTransvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Gynecology: Beginners Only®
Sponsors
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Main Line Health
Thomas Jefferson University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* resident in obstetrics and gynecology at one of three sites
Exclusion criteria
* unable to consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores | 6-10 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores | 1 hour |
| Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds | Through study completion, an average of 2 years |
| Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles) | 6-10 months |
| Difference in mean scores on orange cards | 6-10 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed