The Effect of Theoretical Knowledge on Resident's Practical Performance in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound( MSUS) is highly operator-dependent and proper training is needed to ensure appropriate use and minimize risk of incorrect image interpretation.To acquire skills in MSUS, it is mandatory to assure training in both the cognitive ability to recognize normal and pathological findings within the images and the psychomotor component of the examination. This study will examine the effect of a novel developed e-learning platform The Ultrasound LearNing plAtform (ULNA), on pre- and post-course musculoskeletal ultrasound performance of rheumatology residents. Moreover, to examine the resident's satisfaction with the e-learning platform ULNA.

Official Title
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The Effect of Theoretical Knowledge on Resident's Practical Performance in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- A Randomized Trial

Conditions
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Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: E-learning
* Device: Conventional preparation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Residents working in Denmark. Participants are required to have a medical license and provide informed consent before inclusion Exclusion Criteria: No informed consent Existing The Danish Society for Rheumatology (DRS) level 1 or higher. Participation in prior studies involving musculoskeletal ultrasound training
Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: E-learning preparation<br>Will receive e-learning prior to a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound | Device: E-learning<br>* Development of theoretical knowledge using a E-learning platform before attending a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound<br>|
| Active Comparator: Conventional preparation<br>Will receive standard information (time, place etc) prior to a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound | Device: Conventional preparation<br>* Attending a hands-on course in musculoskeletal ultrasound with no preparation before course start<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Difference in The Objective Structures Assessment of Ultrasound skills (OSAUS) score in percent between pre- and post-course assessment for the intervention group and the control group. | Scale (5-25 points). 25 is the maximum score, i.e. the best score | 1 year | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Difference in time used to complete the MSUS examination between the groups. |  | 1 year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Training, Ultrasound, E-learning