Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
-
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol · Apr 2014
ReviewWhich factors are associated with trainees' confidence in performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasound examinations?
To explore the association between clinical training characteristics and trainees' level of confidence in performing ultrasound scans independently. ⋯ Clinical experience and time spent in specialized ultrasound units were predictors of trainees' confidence in performing ultrasonography independently. Discrepancies between trainees' confidence and their expected levels of performance raised concerns about the adequacy of current ultrasound training programs.