Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Thomas Jefferson University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Ovarian Cysts

Treatments: Other: Transvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02890914

14E.231

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 57 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• resident in obstetrics and gynecology at one of three sites

Exclusion criteria

• unable to consent

Trial design

57 participants in 2 patient groups

Standard Education

No Intervention group

Description:

These residents received their standard residency education and experience.

DVD Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

These residents received a one-hour long DVD lecture in addition to standard residency education and experience.

Treatment:

Other: Transvaginal Ultrasound Educational DVD