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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Laryngorhinootologie 2022; 101(S 02): S236
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1746497
Poster
Imaging / Sonography: Neck

Development and Evaluation of DOPS in Head and Neck Ultrasound

Julian Künzel
1   Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Regensburg
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Maximilian Rink
2   Gemeinschaftsklinikum Mittelrhein, Ev. Stift St. Martin, Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Koblenz
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Anke Hollinderbäumer
3   Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Rudolf-Frey Lernklinik, Mainz
,
Carlotte Ille
3   Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Rudolf-Frey Lernklinik, Mainz
,
Lukas Müller
4   Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Mainz
,
Johannes Weimer
3   Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Rudolf-Frey Lernklinik, Mainz
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    Background In addition to clinical work, ultrasound training often takes place through the completion of certified courses. Quality assurance represents a challenge for the implementation of the courses. For this purpose, in addition to certifications (e.g. DEGUM), previously non-standardized theoretical learning success controls are often carried out. We have developed “direct observation of procedural skills” (DOPS) especially for ultrasound in the head and neck area and evaluated it in the sense of a proof-of-concept as part of a DEGUM-certified basic head and neck ultrasound course.

    Methods A total of five DOPS were developed based on the contents of the DEGUM basic catalog and according to didactic principles. After previous training, 10 examiners (4 senior physicians and 6 assistant physicians) carried out the DOPS and these were evaluated by 55 participants using an evaluation sheet with a 7-point Likert scale.

    Results The subject complexes general aspects, examination tasks, examination atmosphere and satisfaction with the examination (performance) were rated very positively with scale points (SP) > 5.5. The exam atmosphere (6.6 SP), clarity of the expected horizon (6.4 SP) and suitability for testing practical skills (6.3 SP) were evaluated particularly well. Satisfaction with the structure (6.2 SP), comparability of the degrees of difficulty (5.8 SP), and use in the ultrasound course (5.8 SP) were also rated in the upper range of the scale.

    Conclusion DOPS can be used for quality assurance and learning success control in head and neck ultrasound training. Transferability to other fields of medical ultrasound is possible and should be aimed for in terms of standardization and comparability of the teaching content.


     

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    The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

    Publication History

    Article published online:
    24 May 2022

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