Table 2 Pre – and post-training test scores in each of the OSAUS assessment elements including total score and mean change 95 % CI
From: Effect of ultrasound training of physicians working in the prehospital setting
Category | Pre-training test median and (IQR) | Post-training test median and (IQR) | Mean change with 95 % CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(1) Applied knowledge of ultrasound equipment | 4.0 (3.0–4.0) | 4.0 (3.5–5.0) | 0.51 (0.25–0.77) | 0.0003 |
(2) Image optimization | 2.8 (2.5–3.5) | 3.3 (2.5–4.0) | 0.43 (0.16–0.69) | 0.0024 |
(3) Systematic examination | 3.5 (2.75–4.0) | 4.0 (3.5–5.0) | 0.69 (0.30–1.08) | 0.001 |
(4) Interpretation of images | 2.5 (2.0–3.5) | 3.5 (2.5–4.0) | 0.55 (0.21–0.89) | 0.0021 |
(5) Identification of at least one pathological finding. | 2.0 (2.0–2.5) | 3.0 (2.25–3.0) | 0.61 (0.40–0.82) | <0.0001 |
Total score | 15.3 (12.0–17.5) | 17.5 (14.5–21.0) | 2.79 (1.76–3.81) | <0.0001 |