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ERIC Number: EJ1488560
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Nov
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
EISSN: EISSN-1935-9780
Available Date: 2025-07-10
Enhancing Anatomical Education: Developing and Evaluating Ultrasound Training for Anatomists
Anatomical Sciences Education, v18 n11 p1174-1185 2025
Ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool that can yield significant diagnostic data, but its optimized usage necessitates operators who are trained and experienced. Integrating ultrasound into anatomy education has been demonstrated to significantly enhance medical and health science students' understanding of living anatomy by providing real-time, dynamic visualizations of anatomical structures. This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program for anatomists, with a focus on enhancing training in ultrasound techniques and fostering motivation to integrate ultrasound into their teaching methodologies for effective anatomical instruction. This qualitative case study was conducted with thirteen lecturers and MSc Anatomy students at the Division of Clinical Anatomy, Stellenbosch University, after obtaining written informed consent prior to participation. The study employed a convenient sampling strategy, ensuring that all participants were willing and interested in the ultrasound training session. Participants received preparatory videos before engaging in practical training. The session involved a brief theoretical introduction followed by 90 min of hands-on practice, where participants scanned anatomical structures under guidance. Out of the 13 participants, ten completed the open-ended questionnaires. Thematic analysis of the data developed two themes. These are described as: (1) Strengths of Ultrasound Training; and (2) Challenges and Strategies for Improvement in Ultrasound Training. The training effectively engaged participants and highlighted areas for improvement to enhance the educational impact. The study was conducted at a single institutional setting, and as a result, the findings may have limited transferability to other institutions with different teaching methods and resources.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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Author Affiliations: 1Division of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa; 2Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa; 3Division of Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa