Barriers to learning and using point-of-care ultrasound: a survey of practicing internists in six North American institutions

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dc.contributor.authorWong, Jonathan
dc.contributor.authorMontague, Steven
dc.contributor.authorWallace, Paul
dc.contributor.authorNegishi, Kay
dc.contributor.authorLiteplo, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorRingrose, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorDversdal, Renee
dc.contributor.authorBuchanan, Brian
dc.contributor.authorDesy, Janeve
dc.contributor.authorMa, Irene W Y
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-26T00:04:17Z
dc.date.available2020-04-26T00:04:17Z
dc.date.issued2020-04-19
dc.date.updated2020-04-26T00:04:17Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly used in internal medicine, but a lack of trained faculty continues to limit the spread of POCUS education. Using a framework based on organizational change theories, this study sought to identify barriers and enablers for hospital-based practicing internists to learn and use POCUS in clinical practice. Methods We invited practicing internists at six North American institutions to participate in an electronic survey on their opinions regarding 39 barriers and enablers. Results Of the 342 participants invited, 170 participated (response rate 49.3%). The top barriers were lack of training (79%), lack of handheld ultrasound devices (78%), lack of direct supervision (65%), lack of time to perform POCUS during rounds (65%), and lack of quality assurance processes (53%). The majority of participants (55%) disagreed or strongly disagreed with the statement “My institution provides funding for POCUS training.” In general, participants’ attitudes towards POCUS were favourable, and future career opportunities and the potential for billing were not considered significant factors by our participants in the decision to learn or use POCUS. Conclusions This survey confirms the perceived importance of POCUS to practicing internists. To assist in closing faculty development gap, interventions should address training, supervision, quality assurance processes, availability of handheld devices, as well as dedicated time to perform POCUS during clinical care.
dc.identifier.citationThe Ultrasound Journal. 2020 Apr 19;12(1):19
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-020-00167-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/111887
dc.language.rfc3066en
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dc.titleBarriers to learning and using point-of-care ultrasound: a survey of practicing internists in six North American institutions
dc.typeJournal Article
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