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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
57
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Reading Hospital
West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States
Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores
Time frame: 6-10 months
Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores
Time frame: 1 hour
Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years
Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles)
Time frame: 6-10 months
Difference in mean scores on "orange cards"
Time frame: 6-10 months
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