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Evaluation of competence in ultrasound-guided procedures—a generic assessment tool developed through the Delphi method

Kahr Rasmussen, Niklas ; Nayahangan, Leizl Joy ; Carlsen, Jonathan ; Ekberg, Olle LU ; Brabrand, Knut ; Albrecht-Beste, Elisabeth ; Nielsen, Michael Bachmann and Konge, Lars (2021) In European Radiology 31(6). p.4203-4211
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Objectives: To develop a generic and objective tool for assessing competence in percutaneous ultrasound-guided procedures. Methods: Interventional ultrasound experts from the Nordic countries were invited to participate in a three-round Delphi process. A steering committee was formed to manage the process. In round 1, the experts were asked to suggest all aspects to consider when assessing competence in US-guided procedures. Suggestions were analyzed and condensed into assessment items. In round 2, the expert panel rated these items on a 1–5 scale and suggested new items. Items with a mean rating of ≤ 3.5 were excluded. In round 3, the expert panel rated the list items and suggested changes to the items. Results: Twenty-five experts... (More)

Objectives: To develop a generic and objective tool for assessing competence in percutaneous ultrasound-guided procedures. Methods: Interventional ultrasound experts from the Nordic countries were invited to participate in a three-round Delphi process. A steering committee was formed to manage the process. In round 1, the experts were asked to suggest all aspects to consider when assessing competence in US-guided procedures. Suggestions were analyzed and condensed into assessment items. In round 2, the expert panel rated these items on a 1–5 scale and suggested new items. Items with a mean rating of ≤ 3.5 were excluded. In round 3, the expert panel rated the list items and suggested changes to the items. Results: Twenty-five experts were invited, and response rates in the three rounds were 68% (17 out of 25), 100% (17 out of 17), and 100% (17 out of 17). The three-round Delphi process resulted in a 12-item assessment tool, using a five-point rating scale. The final assessment tool evaluates pre-procedural planning, US technique, procedural technique, patient safety, communication, and teamwork. Conclusions: Expert consensus was achieved on a generic tool for assessment of competence in percutaneous ultrasound-guided procedures—the Interventional Ultrasound Skills Evaluation (IUSE). This is the initial step in ensuring a valid and reliable method for assessment of interventional US skill. Key Points: • Through a Delphi process, expert consensus was achieved on the content of an assessment tool for percutaneous ultrasound-guided procedures—the Interventional Ultrasound Skills Evaluation (IUSE) tool. • The IUSE tool is comprehensive and covers pre-procedural planning, US technique, procedural technique, patient safety, communication, and teamwork. • This is an important step in ensuring valid and reliable assessment of interventional US skills.

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Delphi technique, Education, medical, Educational measurement, Ultrasonography, Ultrasonography, interventional
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European Radiology
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10.1007/s00330-020-07280-z
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  author       = {{Kahr Rasmussen, Niklas and Nayahangan, Leizl Joy and Carlsen, Jonathan and Ekberg, Olle and Brabrand, Knut and Albrecht-Beste, Elisabeth and Nielsen, Michael Bachmann and Konge, Lars}},
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