TY - JOUR
T1 - Determining procedures for simulation-based training in radiology
T2 - a nationwide needs assessment
AU - Nayahangan, Leizl Joy
AU - Nielsen, Kristina Rue
AU - Albrecht-Beste, Elisabeth
AU - Bachmann Nielsen, Michael
AU - Paltved, Charlotte
AU - Lindorff-Larsen, Karen Gilboe
AU - Nielsen, Bjørn Ulrik
AU - Konge, Lars
PY - 2018/1/9
Y1 - 2018/1/9
N2 - Objectives New training modalities such as simulation are widely accepted in radiology; however, development of effective simulation-based training programs is challenging. They are often unstructured and based on convenience or coincidence. The study objective was to perform a nationwide needs assessment to identify and prioritize technical procedures that should be included in a simulation-based curriculum. Methods A needs assessment using the Delphi method was completed among 91 key leaders in radiology. Round 1 identified technical procedures that radiologists should learn. Round 2 explored frequency of procedure, number of radiologists performing the procedure, risk and/or discomfort for patients, and feasibility for simulation. Round 3 was elimination and prioritization of procedures. Results Response rates were 67 %, 70 % and 66 %, respectively. In Round 1, 22 technical procedures were included. Round 2 resulted in pre-prioritization of procedures. In round 3, 13 procedures were included in the final prioritized list. The three highly prioritized procedures were ultrasound-guided (US) histological biopsy and fine-needle aspiration, US-guided needle puncture and catheter drainage, and basic abdominal ultrasound. Conclusion A needs assessment identified and prioritized 13 technical procedures to include in a simulation-based curriculum. The list may be used as guide for development of training programs.
AB - Objectives New training modalities such as simulation are widely accepted in radiology; however, development of effective simulation-based training programs is challenging. They are often unstructured and based on convenience or coincidence. The study objective was to perform a nationwide needs assessment to identify and prioritize technical procedures that should be included in a simulation-based curriculum. Methods A needs assessment using the Delphi method was completed among 91 key leaders in radiology. Round 1 identified technical procedures that radiologists should learn. Round 2 explored frequency of procedure, number of radiologists performing the procedure, risk and/or discomfort for patients, and feasibility for simulation. Round 3 was elimination and prioritization of procedures. Results Response rates were 67 %, 70 % and 66 %, respectively. In Round 1, 22 technical procedures were included. Round 2 resulted in pre-prioritization of procedures. In round 3, 13 procedures were included in the final prioritized list. The three highly prioritized procedures were ultrasound-guided (US) histological biopsy and fine-needle aspiration, US-guided needle puncture and catheter drainage, and basic abdominal ultrasound. Conclusion A needs assessment identified and prioritized 13 technical procedures to include in a simulation-based curriculum. The list may be used as guide for development of training programs.
KW - Curriculum
KW - Delphi technique
KW - Needs assessment
KW - Radiology
KW - Simulation training
U2 - 10.1007/s00330-017-5244-7
DO - 10.1007/s00330-017-5244-7
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 29318426
AN - SCOPUS:85040245358
SN - 0938-7994
VL - 28
SP - 2319
EP - 2327
JO - European Radiology
JF - European Radiology
ER -