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Heslot C, Khan O, Schnitzler A, Haldane C, David R, Reebye R. Enhancing Botulinum Toxin Injection Precision: The Efficacy of a Single Cadaveric Ultrasound Training Intervention for Improved Anatomical Localization. Toxins (Basel) 2024; 16:304. [PMID: 39057944 PMCID: PMC11281316 DOI: 10.3390/toxins16070304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Ultrasound guidance can enhance existing landmark-based injection methods, even through a brief and single exposure during a cadaveric training course. A total of twelve participants were enrolled in this training program, comprising nine physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, one pediatrician, and two physician assistants. For each participant, one upper-limb muscle and one lower-limb muscle were randomly chosen from the preselected muscle group. Subsequently, participants were tasked with injecting both of their chosen cadaveric muscles with 1 mL of acrylic paint using a manual needle palpation technique, relying solely on their knowledge of anatomic landmarks. Participants then underwent a personalized, one-to-one ultrasound teaching session, lasting approximately five minutes, conducted by two highly experienced instructors. Following this instructive phase, participants were tasked with a second round of injections, targeting the same two muscles in the lower and upper limbs. However, this time, the injections were performed using anatomical landmarks and ultrasound guidance. To facilitate differentiation from the initial injections, a distinct color of acrylic paint was employed. When employing the anatomical landmark-based approach, the overall success rate for injections was 67%, with 16 out of 24 targeted muscles accurately injected. With the incorporation of ultrasound guidance, the success rate was 92%, precisely targeting 22 out of the 24 muscles under examination. There was an improvement in injection accuracy achievable through the integration of ultrasound guidance, even with minimal training exposure. Our single cadaveric ultra-sound training program contributes valuable insights to the utilization of ultrasound for anatomy training to help optimize the targeting of BoNT-A.
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- Camille Heslot
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Paris Cité University, 75006 Paris, France
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, GH St Louis Lariboisière F. Widal, 75010 Paris, France
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- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada
- Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre, St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Paris Cité University, 75006 Paris, France
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, GH St Louis Lariboisière F. Widal, 75010 Paris, France
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada
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- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada
- PRISMATICS Lab (Predictive Research in Spine/Neuromodulation Management and Thoracic Innovation/Cardiac Surgery), Poitiers University Hospital, 86000 Poitiers, France
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Poitiers University Hospital, 86000 Poitiers, France
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC), Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada
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Kumar C, Miller A, Marshall AM, Thompson AR, Lowrie DJ, Weber DE, Kelleher M, Malosh L, Martin C, Christensen HR. Dynamic Opportunities for Medical Students to Assume the Roles of "Medical Teacher". MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:445-454. [PMID: 38686166 PMCID: PMC11055825 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01969-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The traditional undergraduate medical education curriculum focuses on bolstering knowledge for practice and building clinical skills. However, as future clinicians, medical students will be tasked with teaching throughout their careers, first as residents and then as attendings. Here, we describe teaching opportunities for students that foster their development as future teachers and potential clinician educators. These offerings are diverse in their focus and duration and are offered across various levels of the curriculum - including course-based learning, longitudinal electives, and extra-curricular opportunities for medical students who have a passion for teaching.
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- Chitra Kumar
- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Medical Education, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Medical Education, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Medical Education, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Pediatrics, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Pediatrics, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
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- The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH USA
- Department of Medical Education, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267 USA
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Neubauer R, Recker F, Bauer CJ, Brossart P, Schäfer VS. The Current Situation of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education: A Systematic Literature Review. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2023; 49:1363-1374. [PMID: 36941182 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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As a radiation-free and dynamic imaging tool, musculoskeletal ultrasound improves diagnostic and therapeutic safety. With its growing application, the demand for training opportunities rises rapidly. Therefore, this work was aimed at mapping the current state of musculoskeletal ultrasonography education. A systematic literature search was conducted in January 2022 in the medical databases Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar. By use of specifically selected keywords, matching publications were filtered; then abstracts were screened independently by two authors and the inclusion of each publication was checked against pre-defined criteria according to the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes) scheme. Full-text versions of included publications were reviewed, and relevant information was extracted. Finally, 67 publications were included. Our results revealed a wide variety of course concepts and programs that have been implemented in different disciplines. Musculoskeletal ultrasonography training especially addresses residents in rheumatology, radiology and physical medicine and rehabilitation. International institutions, such as the European League Against Rheumatism and the Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology, have suggested guidelines and curricula to promote standardized ultrasound training. The development of alternative teaching methods incorporating e-learning, peer teaching and distance learning on mobile ultrasound devices and the determination of international guidelines could facilitate overcoming the remaining obstacles still to be passed. In conclusion, it can be stated that there is a broad consensus that standardized musculoskeletal ultrasound curricula would improve training and facilitate the implementation of new training programs.
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- Ricarda Neubauer
- Clinic of Internal Medicine III, Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine III, Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine III, Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine III, Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Raja AE, Emam M, Shustorovich A, Tatini AL, Coslick A, Dreher GM, Singh AD, Friedlander T, Morice K, Kim SY. A Hybrid Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents-a Multi-center Pilot Program. CURRENT PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION REPORTS 2023; 11:51-61. [PMID: 36785739 PMCID: PMC9909640 DOI: 10.1007/s40141-023-00380-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Purpose of Review The increased use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) in clinical practice warrants achieving competency earlier in physiatrists' careers. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs have started incorporating formal MSKUS training in their curricula; however, significant heterogeneity remains in MSKUS education. Recent Findings Numerous barriers contribute to the lack of consensus for MSKUS training during residency, but the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted in-person learning. As an adjunct or alternative to in-person learning, teleguided technology is being utilized. Summary This curriculum demonstrates the role of a hybrid MSKUS training with interinstitutional collaboration. Twenty PM&R learners, from two institutions, were divided into a fundamental or advanced track. Virtual didactic sessions alternated weekly with hands-on ultrasonographic scanning sessions. Following a 12-month longitudinal curriculum, an end-of-year practical examination was used for competency assessment, in addition to a survey assessing resident perceptions and feedback. To our knowledge, this is the first collaborative and hybrid MSKUS curriculum for PM&R learners that can be easily reproduced at most training institutions and circumvent some of the barriers amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40141-023-00380-z.
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- Altamash E Raja
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Neuromusculoskeletal Institute, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Sewell, NJ USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N Wolfe St, Phipps 120, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Center for Sports & Spine Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute/Hackensack Meridian, Edison, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N Wolfe St, Phipps 120, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopaedics, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sports Medicine, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, USA
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- Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, White Plains Hospital, White Plains, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N Wolfe St, Phipps 120, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY USA
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Chen YT, Chou R, Kohler M, Eng C, Borg-Stein J. In-person versus virtual musculoskeletal ultrasound education during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A single-center study. THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jisprm.jisprm-000156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Raja AE, Shustorovich A, Robinson DM, Alfonso K, Meyer R, Roemmich RT, Eng C, Wisniewski SJ, Cabahug P. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound as a Motivator for Selecting a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in the United States: A Multicenter Survey Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:97-103. [PMID: 33605576 PMCID: PMC8371081 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the influence of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) curriculum on applicants during the residency-selection process. A survey of 666 applicants for the Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs was conducted in June 2020. A total of 180 respondents scored the influence of a MSKUS curriculum on their decision making for residency selection. In addition, applicants were asked to rank specific areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation that influenced their decision making. Participants most commonly included MSKUS in their top three areas of interest when constructing their rank order list. When asked whether MSKUS presence within a program had an effect during the interview-selection process, 71% responded with "very important" or "absolutely essential" (P < 0.001). For 74% of applicants, exposure to MSKUS in residency was an important factor when creating their rank order list (P < 0.001). More than 92% of applicants stated that they are "likely" or "very likely" to use MSKUS in their future practice and 83% would recommend a program with MSKUS to future candidates (P < 0.001). Based on these results, a large percentage of physical medicine and rehabilitation applicants intend on using MSKUS in their future practice. Therefore, MSKUS may be an important factor for residency selection.
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- Altamash E Raja
- From the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (AER, AS, RM, RTR, PC); Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (DMR, CE); Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, Minnesota (KA, SJW); and Center for Movement Studies (RTR) and International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (PC), Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
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Cook AE, Inkpen P. Education in the Time of COVID: At-a-Distance Training in Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasonography. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2020; 3:100098. [PMID: 33723529 PMCID: PMC7946444 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2020.100098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Point of care ultrasound is important to the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in practice. However, across Canada, resident education of sonoanatomy skills is variable. There remain no standards in terms of how ultrasound is taught as part of the residency curriculum as set by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. As such, residents are often required to find their own educational opportunities. This report describes an alternative approach to learning these skills that was inspired by disruption due to coronavirus disease 2019 in first year residency. This report explores how a PM&R resident was able to develop valuable ultrasound skills from home using not only textbooks and videos, but also new and novel teleguidance technology, namely an ultrasound probe that connects to a clinician’s own smart devices to display images.
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- Amy E Cook
- Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Amatto MD, Rambaransingh B, Yu JC. An Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Interventional Ultrasound Training in Canadian Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Programs. PM R 2020; 13:1148-1156. [PMID: 33247549 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound is a rapidly evolving field of medicine with strong utility in musculoskeletal practices. In Canadian physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residency programs there are no national standards for objectives of training in this area. This possible disconnection between demand and availability could lead to gaps in education. OBJECTIVE (1) To determine the current state of interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) training in Canadian PM&R residency programs, as perceived by both residents and program directors; (2) to evaluate the perspectives of experts in the field on current and future MSUS curriculum inclusion. DESIGN This study was a cross-sectional cohort study using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. SETTING This project included anonymous online surveys and targeted telephone/in-person semistructured interviews. PARTICIPANTS Participants were Canadian PM&R residents or clinicians. Survey responses included 71 residents and nine program directors. Interviews were conducted with nine MSUS experts. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outcome measures included residents' level of interest, amount of exposure, and barriers to training. Themes regarding resident exposure and future directions for MSUS training were obtained based on expert interviews. RESULTS The vast majority (97%) of current PM&R residents are interested in using ultrasound clinically, with 73% reporting having had "none" to "limited exposure" in MSUS. Expert interviews revealed four major themes: (1) appropriate training is dependent on access, (2) MSUS represents an emerging standard of care, (3) a minimal baseline level of competence should be expected, and (4) various strategies may be used to integrate basic MSUS into existing residency curriculums. CONCLUSIONS The use of ultrasound as a clinical tool is rapidly increasing. Current PM&R residents have a desire to incorporate this skill into their future practices. Although barriers exist to implementing this training on a national level, the future looks promising with multiple strategies outlined to assist the process.
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- Michael D Amatto
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Khodadadi L, Karimzade A, Rayegani SM, Jafarian N, Raeissadat SA, Yasrebi S, Babaei-Ghazani A, Eftekharsadat B. Beliefs, attitude, and knowledge of the Iranian physiatrists towards neuromusculoskeletal ultrasound and common barriers in its application. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:680. [PMID: 33054729 PMCID: PMC7559464 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03708-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Regarding the increasing application of neuromusculoskeletal sonography among medical specialties, specifically physiatrists, this study aims to assess the knowledge and skill level of these specialists in neuromusculoskeletal sonography in Iran. Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed in 2018. The utilized questionnaire developed based on previous studies in collaboration with 6 university lecturers of Shaheed Beheshti, Iran, and Tabriz medical universities and a physiatrist from Hacettepe University (Turkey); it included questions entailing demographic data, knowledge, and performance levels. Its validity and reliability were evaluated through face validation, pilot study, and the Cronbach α calculated via SPSS. Data extraction and analysis were also performed by SPSS-25. Results Of 364 questionnaires distributed, 300 were properly filled and entered into the study, of which, 38% were filled by clinical residents, 10% university lecturers, and 52% other categories (e.g. private sector). The average number of musculoskeletal patient visits was 140.6 ± 119 and the mean number of musculoskeletal sonographies requested was 8.2 ± 5.2 per month (the three most common indications reported as the shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendon injuries). 95% of the participants considered the importance of sonography for physiatrists to be “very high” or “high”; with the most valuable applications “as a guide for procedures (90%), its diagnostic utility (68%), and follow up/evaluating the response to treatment (45%). 86% of physiatrists reported they had participated in musculoskeletal sonography courses, 60% during residency, and the rest through workshops. Also, the participants mentioned safety (83%), the possibility of performing simultaneous diagnosis and intervention procedures (70%), repeatability (58%), and dynamic imagery (52%) as the major advantages of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Conclusion a large number of doctors consider musculoskeletal sonography to be essential for physiatrists, though insufficient education on the subject and the low number of ultrasound devices are some of the obstacles in enhancing the use of this technology in PM&R setting. Presenting certified specific training courses during residency, provision of necessary rotations, using the capacities of the PM&R scientific committee, and the private sector for running workshops and professional training courses are suggested for enhancing the knowledge and skills of neuromusculoskeletal sonography.
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- Leyla Khodadadi
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center and Department, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center and Department, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center and Department, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Neshat Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation Clinic, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Design and Implementation of a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents: Pilot Data on Improvement of Palpation Accuracy in Physical Examination. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 99:1177-1183. [PMID: 32487974 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Studies have shown that physical medicine and rehabilitation residents have poor surface anatomy palpation accuracy, suggesting that new methods of teaching musculoskeletal (MSK) examination need to be found. This study describes the design of a novel MSK ultrasound course that integrated ultrasonography skills with palpation skills. Ultrasound was used to teach, validate, and refine physical medicine and rehabilitation residents' palpation of MSK structures. Surface anatomy palpation is intimately related to ultrasonography as clinicians should use palpation to guide their ultrasound examination rather than purely follow an algorithm. This study assessed whether the ultrasound course improved physical medicine and rehabilitation resident palpation accuracy at 12 upper limb structures. Palpation accuracy was tested at the beginning of their residency training and retested several weeks after completion of the ultrasound course's upper limb component, to assess retention of skill. There was significant improvement (P < 0.05) in 9 of 12 sites from pretesting to posttesting. Mean postcourse palpation accuracy was within 1 cm for 8 of 12 structures. This study demonstrates that an integrated MSK ultrasound and palpation curriculum improves palpation accuracy at multiple MSK structures and this improvement is retained. Physical medicine and rehabilitation residencies should consider integrating palpation skills into their ultrasound curriculum to improve the caliber of their trainees.
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Widener BB, Cannella A, Martirossian L, Kissin EY. Modern Landscapes and Strategies for Learning Ultrasound in Rheumatology. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2019; 46:61-71. [PMID: 31757287 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ultrasound in rheumatology is gaining increasing acceptance in the field, with its use expanding beyond the musculoskeletal system to image rheumatic disease pathology of the vasculature, salivary glands, and lungs. Fellows in training and practicing clinicians are seeking ways to attain training and competency assessment. These standards are evolving, but no uniform mechanism for training exists. Although clinicians in practice find a wide array of resources available for self-directed education in ultrasound in rheumatology, a consensus-based and publicly available training curriculum can further enhance and standardize learning. This article discusses ultrasound in rheumatology education opportunities, competency assessment, and certification pathways.
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- Benjamin B Widener
- 986270 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6270, USA; Omaha Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Omaha Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA; UNMC Rheumatology, 986270 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6270, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University Medical Center, 72 East Concord Street, Evans 506, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Boston University Medical Center, 72 East Concord Street, Evans 506, Boston, MA, USA.
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Kim HS, Kim HR, Kim BY, Kim YS, Jung YO, Choi SJ, Kim HO, Hwang J, Lee S, Kim HA, Bang SY, Chai JY, Park SH, Yoon CH. Standardized, musculoskeletal ultrasonographic reference values for healthy Korean adults. Korean J Intern Med 2019; 34:1372-1380. [PMID: 29722248 PMCID: PMC6823555 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2016.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS To define standard reference values for musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSUS) in Korea. METHODS A total of 251 healthy adults were recruited for this study. Ultrasonography was performed by experienced rheumatologists who had undergone four appropriate training programs in Korea. A General Electric LOGIQ electronic ultrasound device fitted with a 12 MHz linear transducer was employed. Mean values ± standard deviations (SDs) were defined as standard reference values. Intraclass correlation coefficients was employed to evaluate the extent of inter- and intraobserver agreement when MSUS measurements were made. RESULTS The 251 study participants included 122 males. Mean subject age was 28.6 years. The average bone-to-capsule distance of the right-side second and third metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints were 0.68 and 0.72 mm respectively, and those of the left-side joints 0.62 and 0.68 mm. The cartilage thicknesses of the rightside second and third MCP joints were 0.55 and 0.55 mm, and those of the leftside joints were 0.55 and 0.56 mm, respectively. The bone-to-capsule distances of the right and left wrists were 0.80 and 0.82 mm. In 12.4% of participants (31/251), the erosion score of the humeral head was 1.71. In the right-side knee joint, mean cartilage thicknesses of the medial and lateral condyles were 1.86 and 2.03 mm in longitudinal scans. High overall interobserver agreement was evident after appropriate training that included instruction on standard MSUS methodology. CONCLUSION We defined standard reference values for MSUS in healthy Korean adults. The reliabilities of interobserver agreements were high after appropriate training program.
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- Hyun-Sook Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jung’s Rheumatism Clinic, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Correspondence to Chong-Hyeon Yoon, M.D. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 271 Cheonbo-ro, Uijeongbu 11765, Korea Tel: 82-32-820-3653 Fax: 82-32-820-3653 E-mail:
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Sederberg M, Liem B, Tarkhan A, Gessel T, LaCourse M, Latzka E. Brief Ultrasound-Aided Teaching to Improve the Accuracy and Confidence of Resident Musculoskeletal Palpation. PM R 2019; 12:391-396. [PMID: 31448538 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple studies demonstrate poor musculoskeletal palpation accuracy of physiatry residents. With the growing use of ultrasound clinically, it could serve as a powerful educational tool. However, there are no published studies examining the efficacy of ultrasound-aided education at the bedside, where much learning takes place during postgraduate training. OBJECTIVE To determine if brief ultrasound-aided teaching improves residents' accuracy and confidence of musculoskeletal palpation. DESIGN Before/After Trial. SETTING Academic Institution. PARTICIPANTS Ten physical medicine and rehabilitation residents were voluntary participants. INTERVENTION Each resident was given a survey to assess confidence in palpating the hook of the hamate and medial calcaneal tubercle. They then attempted to palpate and place a marker over these two structures in a model patient. Marker placement accuracy was verified by ultrasound. Faculty spent less than 1 minute per landmark, sonographically teaching its correct localization. The resident, after moving to a new model patient, was then re-tested on accurate marker placement for both landmarks. A repeat survey to assess confidence was administered. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Preintervention and postintervention accuracy and confidence of correct localization of both landmarks. RESULTS We used McNemar's and Wilcoxon's tests to determine whether the intervention improved the location accuracy and confidence of successful palpation, respectively. Confidence level of correct localization of two landmarks improved on average from 4.3 to 8.15 on a scale of 10 after intervention. Of 20 palpation attempts, 11 correctly placed the marker postintervention after an incorrect placement, 8 made no change, and one changed from correct to incorrect placement. The odds of improvement in accuracy was 11 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.60-473.47, P < .01). Both tests showed significant improvements after the intervention at the significance level of .05. CONCLUSIONS Brief, ultrasound-aided teaching increases accuracy and confidence of residents' musculoskeletal palpation.
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- Mark Sederberg
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Wu WT, Chang KV, Han DS, Özçakar L. Musculoskeletal ultrasound workshops in postgraduate physician training: a pre- and post-workshop survey of 156 participants. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019; 19:362. [PMID: 31547816 PMCID: PMC6755693 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1769-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Use of ultrasonography has revolutionized diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders. Until now, few studies have investigated usefulness of a short-period workshop for musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) education. In this research, we attempted to explore (1) whether the physicians felt it useful to attend this type of courses for improving knowledge of sonoanatomy and scanning skills, (2) if the attendees' perceived confidence in musculoskeletal diagnoses by using ultrasound increased following the program and (3) whether differences existed in perceived usefulness and confidence regrading different sessions of the course. METHODS The target participants of the courses were postgraduate physicians without limitation of their specialties. The attendees' responses to questionnaires before and after the course were reviewed. The workshop contained didactic and practical sessions on 6 major joints in accordance with the scanning protocols of EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM. The course usefulness and perceived confidence in MSKUS examination were evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale. Data relevant to participants' pre-workshop confidence levels were also analyzed. If any participant attended the course for more than 1 time, only their first survey was used for analysis. RESULTS The study included 156 participants. The average rating for the course usefulness ranged between 4 (useful) to 5 (very useful). There was no difference in perceived usefulness between the didactic and hands-on practical sessions. Participants' perceived confidence significantly increased after the workshop but appeared to be lowest for evaluation on the hip joint. Previous experience in performing MSKUS (in years) was consistently associated with the level of pre-workshop confidence. CONCLUSION A short period ultrasound workshop might be useful regarding making musculoskeletal diagnoses by using ultrasound based on an increase in post-workshop confidence in MSKUS examinations. The perceived confidence of hip scanning was lower than that of other joints after the course, indicating inadequacy of education in hip sonoanatomy and intensity of hand-on practice in the present program. An increase in the faculty-to-student ratio or length of practice in the hip section should be implemented in the future course.
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- Wei-Ting Wu
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Bockbrader MA, Thompson RD, Way DP, Colachis SC, Siddiqui IJ, Luz J, Borg-Stein J, OʼConnor K, Kohler MJ, Bahner DP. Toward a Consensus for Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Education in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: A National Poll of Residency Directors. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 98:715-724. [PMID: 31318753 PMCID: PMC6635046 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of the study were to evaluate integration of musculoskeletal ultrasonography education in physical medicine and rehabilitation training programs in 2014-2015, when the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Residency Review Committee both recognized it as a fundamental component of physiatric practice, to identify common musculoskeletal ultrasonography components of physical medicine and rehabilitation residency curricula, and to identify common barriers to integration. DESIGN Survey of 78 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs was conducted. RESULTS The 2015 survey response rate was more than 50%, and respondents were representative of programs across the United States. Most programs (80%) reported teaching musculoskeletal ultrasonography, whereas a minority (20%) required mastery of ultrasonography skills for graduation. Ultrasonography curricula varied, although most programs agreed that the scope of resident training in physical medicine and rehabilitation should include diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasonography, especially for key joints (shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, hip, and ankle) and nerves (median, ulnar, fibular, tibial, radial, and sciatic). Barriers to teaching included insufficient expertise of instructors, poor access to equipment, and lack of a structured curriculum. CONCLUSIONS Musculoskeletal ultrasonography has become a required component of physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training. Based on survey responses and expert recommendations, we propose a structure for musculoskeletal ultrasonography curricular standards and milestones for trainee competency.
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- Marcia A Bockbrader
- From the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio (MAB, RDT, SCC); Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio (DPW, DPB); Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (IJS, JL, JB-S, KO); Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (ROSM), Washington, DC (IJS); Department of Orthopedics, Tufts University School of Medicine, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts (JL); and Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (MJK)
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The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation developed milestones for evaluation of resident physicians that include proper musculoskeletal ultrasound examination of major joints. To date, there have been no published data demonstrating acquisition and retention of these skills and correlation with the milestone evaluation. The investigators developed and implemented a curriculum in musculoskeletal ultrasound examination for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents at a large academic medical center. The investigators chose the following six joints for training and evaluation: ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist/hand. The program included: (1) didactic lectures on anatomy and ultrasound technique; (2) peer-led demonstrations of the procedure on a standardized patient (SP); (3) individual practice on standardized patients; (4) faculty observation and feedback; (5) review sessions and additional practice; and (6) assessment of skills in an objective structured clinical examination. From 2013 to 2017, 30 physical medicine and rehabilitation residents were trained and evaluated. The results, based on objective structured clinical examination scores, showed that most residents achieved the appropriate level of competency for their year. A blended, standardized curriculum in musculoskeletal ultrasound instruction with assessment by an objective structured clinical examination can be used to evaluate musculoskeletal ultrasound skills and can help align this education with residency milestones.
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Implementation of a Multifaceted Interactive Electrodiagnostic Medicine Workshop in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 97:134-140. [PMID: 28953032 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Electrodiagnostic medicine is a required component of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency education, but limited resources exist to guide curriculum development. Our objective was to create a focused workshop to enhance our residency program's electrodiagnostic curriculum. We created two separate 1.5-day workshops, one basic and one advanced, for all residents. Each workshop included didactic sessions, case discussion, question and answer sessions, demonstrations, and hands-on participation with direct supervision and feedback. Presurveys and postsurveys were administered to evaluate the value of the workshops. We also assessed trends in electrodiagnostic self-assessment examination scores. Residents reported clinical electrodiagnostic rotations to be more valuable to their education than previous didactic sessions and independent learning. Self-reported knowledge of electrodiagnostic concepts, resident comfort level in planning, performing, and interpreting studies, and perceived value in independent learning of electrodiagnostic medicine improved after implementation of the workshops. There was a 7% improvement in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine electrodiagnostic self-assessment examination score compared with the previous year and a 15% improvement in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation self-assessment examination electrodiagnostic subscore compared with the previous 5 yrs. All participants recommended similar educational experience for other residents. This successful workshop may serve as a resource for other training programs.
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Weemer M, Hutchins M, Beachy E, McGuire N. Considerations for Implementing Point-of-Care Ultrasound in a Community-Based Family Medicine Residency Program. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2019; 6:2382120519884329. [PMID: 31701015 PMCID: PMC6826914 DOI: 10.1177/2382120519884329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prior to implementing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training into our Family Medicine Residency Program, we sought to determine opinions on the most relevant applications according to current Family Medicine residents and recent graduates. As there are so many POCUS applications relevant to Family Medicine, it would be efficient to teach only the most relevant scans. OBJECTIVE Examine current POCUS use and the perception of future use among current residents and recent graduates of a Family Medicine Residency Program. METHODS In 2017, an electronic survey was used to examine differences in perceptions regarding the value of POCUS applications, benefits of use, and potential barriers to implementation. RESULTS Of the 88 surveys sent, 21 of 21 current residents (100%) and 28 of 67 recent graduates (41.8%) completed the survey with a total completion rate of 55.7%. The POCUS practices differed between groups. Current residents were significantly more likely than recent graduates to use POCUS for vascular procedural guidance and other procedural guidance. Recent graduates were significantly more likely to report POCUS use for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and lower extremity Doppler screening for deep vein thrombosis. All P values were significant at the .05 level. CONCLUSIONS Point-of-Care Ultrasound training is generally desired by current residents. Some applications are perceived to be of sufficient utility by current residents and recent graduates. Findings would justify investment of time and effort required to implement POCUS training in Family Medicine Residency curriculums. Curriculum should focus on applications viewed as high priority based on usage rates.
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- Megan Weemer
- Department of Health Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA
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- Department of Applied Health Sciences, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA
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- Family Medicine Residency, Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. USA
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- Family Medicine Residency, Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. USA
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Using a Workshop Format for Physiatry Trainees in the Management of Acute Sports-Related Concussion. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 98:319-324. [PMID: 30277916 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Select residency and medical student training programs have developed and researched skill-based workshops, focusing on mastering a surgical or communication skill; however, they are less frequently studied in physiatry residency programs. Given the importance of concussion care in physiatric practice, this study sought to measure the effectiveness of a novel sports-related concussion workshop. Based on the 5th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport, a 6-hr concussion workshop was developed. Participants were administered a preworkshop and postworkshop questionnaire to gauge level of comfort managing various aspects of concussion, case-based questions to assess participant knowledge, and questions regarding satisfaction with workshop-based training sessions. Sixteen participants, ranging from PGY-2 to PGY-5, were included in the analyses, with significant gains (P < 0.0001 to P = 0.0045) made in all measures of comfort managing sports-related concussion; the study was unable to detect a statistically significant improvement in knowledge as assessed by the patient vignettes (P = 0.17), but participants did report high levels of satisfaction with workshop-based training sessions. Thus, workshop-based physiatry trainee education sessions can be used to teach trainees certain skills or provide comprehensive training in the management of a specific condition. Participants demonstrated improved comfort managing concussion, a trend toward improved knowledge, and a high degree of satisfaction with the content's method delivery.
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Berko NS, Le JN, Thornhill BA, Wang D, Negassa A, Amis ES, Koenigsberg M. Incorporation of musculoskeletal ultrasound training into the radiology core curriculum. Skeletal Radiol 2018; 47:911-912. [PMID: 29705944 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-2955-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Netanel S Berko
- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA. .,Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA.,Department of Radiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03756, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA
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Norbury JW, Faulk CE, Harrell KM, Lawson LE, Moore DP. Impact of a Revised Curriculum Focusing on Clinical Neurology and Musculoskeletal Care on a Required Fourth-Year Medical Student Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship. Rehabil Res Pract 2016; 2016:6197961. [PMID: 28025624 PMCID: PMC5153487 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6197961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background. A Required Fourth-Year Medical Student Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Clerkship was found to increase students' knowledge of PM&R; however the students' overall rotation evaluations were consistently lower than the other 8 required clerkships at the medical school. Objective. To describe the impact of a revised curriculum based upon Entrustable Professional Activities and focusing on basic pain management, musculoskeletal care, and neurology. Setting. Academic Medical Center. Participants. 73 fourth-year medical students. Methods. The curriculum changes included a shift in the required readings from rehabilitation specific topics toward more general content in the areas of clinical neurology and musculoskeletal care. Hands-on workshops on neurological and musculoskeletal physical examination techniques, small group case-based learning, an anatomy clinical correlation lecture, and a lecture on pain management were integrated into the curriculum. Main Outcome Measurements. Student evaluations of the clerkship. Results. Statistically significant improvements were found in the students' evaluations of usefulness of lecturers, development of patient interviewing skills, and diagnostic and patient management skills (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions. This study suggests that students have a greater satisfaction with a required PM&R clerkship when lecturers utilize a variety of pedagogic methods to teach basic pain, neurology and musculoskeletal care skills in the rehabilitation setting rather than rehabilitation specific content.
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- John W. Norbury
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Academic Affairs, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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Perioperative Ultrasound: The challenge of applying an old technology in new clinical settings. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rcae.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Rojas-Gómez MF, Bonilla-R AJ. Ultrasonido perioperatorio: el reto de aplicar una vieja tecnología en nuevos escenarios clínicos. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rca.2016.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Survey of current trends in postgraduate musculoskeletal ultrasound education in the United States. Skeletal Radiol 2016; 45:475-82. [PMID: 26748645 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-015-2324-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine current trends in postgraduate musculoskeletal ultrasound education across various medical specialties in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey regarding musculoskeletal ultrasound education was sent to all program directors for diagnostic radiology and physical medicine rehabilitation residency programs, as well as adult rheumatology and sports medicine fellowship programs in the United States. The survey, sent in July 2015, queried the presence of formal musculoskeletal ultrasound training, the components of such training and case volume for trainees. RESULTS Response rates were 23, 25, 28 and 33% for physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiology, rheumatology and sports medicine programs, respectively. Among respondents, musculoskeletal ultrasound training was present in 65% of radiology programs, 88% of sports medicine programs, 90% of rheumatology programs, and 100% of physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Most programs utilized didactic lectures, followed by hands-on scanning. The majority of programs without current training intend to implement such training within 5 years, although radiology programs reported the lowest likelihood of this happening. Most program directors believed that musculoskeletal ultrasound education is important for their trainees, and is of greater importance than it was 10 years ago. Case volume was lowest for radiology trainees and highest for sports medicine trainees. CONCLUSION Among respondents, the majority of diagnostic radiology programs offer musculoskeletal ultrasound training. However, this experience is even more widespread in other medical specialties, and hands-on training and experience tend to be greater in other specialties than in radiology.
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Perioperative Ultrasound: The challenge of applying an old technology in new clinical settings☆. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1097/01819236-201644040-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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