Ultrasound Training for Head and Neck Surgeons in Rural Kenya: A Feasibility Study.

Journal of Surgical Education
Carey Burton WoodJames L Netterville

Abstract

To determine the feasibility of training otolaryngologists to perform head and neck ultrasound in low- and middle-income countries over a short timeframe. Prospective cohort evaluating an ultrasound training course for otolaryngologists in low- and middle-income countries. Surgical training camp for otolaryngologists in semirural Kenya. Participants were prospectively recruited to participate in an ultrasound training course during a 2-week surgical training camp. They performed baseline ultrasound exams (9-item test, 5-point scale) with no assistance, followed by didactic sessions teaching ultrasound techniques. Participating surgeons then performed head and neck ultrasound exams on patients in clinic or in the operating room with direct supervision. Postcourse ultrasounds were performed, and the results of these tests were compared to baseline exams. Eight surgeons were enrolled out of a total of 13 (62%). Three were attending surgeons (37.5%), 1 enrollee was a head and neck surgery fellow, and 4 were senior residents (50%). Six of 8 surgeons were from Kenya. The mean precourse test score was 25 (range 21-30) compared to a mean postcourse test score of 40 (range 37-45, p < 0.005). All participants significantly improved their...Continue Reading

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