Clinical Trial: Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Transvaginal Ultrasound Training for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of Educational DVD

Brief Summary: Obstetrics and gynecology residents are deemed to be proficient in transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) upon graduation from an accredited program, although TVUS education in residency is not standardized. The objective of this study is to assess for improvement in transvaginal ultrasound knowledge among residents after viewing an educational DVD.

Detailed Summary: This is a multi-site prospective parallel randomized controlled trial using an educational DVD from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, "Gynecology: Beginners Only"®, compared to routine education. All participants completed a pretest on transvaginal ultrasound images and principles. The intervention group repeated the test after viewing the DVD. During the trial, performing and logging transvaginal ultrasounds were encouraged. All enrolled residents repeated the test at 6-10 months after intervention.
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University

Current Primary Outcome: Difference in Pre and Post Study Mean Test Scores [ Time Frame: 6-10 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Difference in Pre and Post Viewing Mean Test Scores [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]
  • Difference in Number of Post-Study Logged Transvaginal Ultrasounds [ Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years ]
  • Mean test score differences in specific question types (images and principles) [ Time Frame: 6-10 months ]
  • Difference in mean scores on "orange cards" [ Time Frame: 6-10 months ]


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Thomas Jefferson University

Dates:
Date Received: August 29, 2016
Date Started: September 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 6, 2016
Last Verified: September 2016