Four Virtual-Reality Simulators for Diagnostic Abdominal Ultrasound Training in Radiology

Overview

Journal Diagnostics (Basel)

Specialty Radiology

Date 2019 May 9

PMID 31064080

Citations 6

Authors

Mia Louise Ostergaard

Lars Konge

Niklas Kahr

Elisabeth Albrecht-Beste

Michael Bachmann Nielsen

Kristina Rue Nielsen

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Abstract

Ultrasound exams need skilled examiners, and simulation-based training could provide standardized and safe skill training. This study aims to give an overview of different types of virtual-reality simulators for use in abdominal diagnostic ultrasound training in radiology. Fifteen specialized radiologists and radiological residents were presented with two similar cases on four different simulators for abdominal ultrasound training. A feedback sheet for each individual simulator and for an overall comparison was filled out by all participants. All means of scores were compared, and simulators were ranked from least to most favorable. One simulator was ranked most favorable in seven out of nine questions, but none of the mean scores had statistically significant differences. All simulators were recommended for training radiologists, and all simulators were perceived to benefit trainees more than experienced ultra-sonographers.

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