Effects of a Cadaveric Workshop on Self-Reported Confidence in Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Procedures (UECAD-USG)
Effects of a Cadaveric Workshop on Self-Reported Confidence in Ultrasound-Guided Upper Extremity Procedures: A Prospective Pre-Post Study
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures are increasingly used in daily clinical practice because they improve procedural accuracy and reduce complication risk. However, upper extremity procedures require advanced sonoanatomical knowledge and technical proficiency due to the proximity of neurovascular structures and anatomical variability. Cadaveric workshops provide a realistic educational environment in which physicians can improve probe handling, needle guidance, and procedural confidence before performing these procedures in clinical settings.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures. The workshop included theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on cadaveric practice involving shoulder, elbow, and wrist procedures. Participants completed pre- and post-workshop questionnaires assessing self-reported confidence levels.
The primary objective was to determine changes in procedural confidence following workshop participation. Secondary objectives included evaluating the effects of prior ultrasound training, years of musculoskeletal ultrasonography experience, procedural volume, and academic seniority on baseline confidence and confidence improvement after the course.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Istanbul
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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Koç University School of Medicine
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Physicians participating in the cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop
- Willingness to complete pre- and post-workshop questionnaires
- Age ≥18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Failure to complete both pre- and post-workshop assessments
- Withdrawal from the workshop before completion
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
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Intervention / Treatment |
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Workshop Participants
Physicians participating in a cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist.
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Participants attended a structured one-day cadaveric musculoskeletal ultrasonography workshop consisting of theoretical lectures and supervised hands-on practice sessions.
The workshop focused on upper extremity ultrasound-guided procedures involving the shoulder, elbow, and wrist.
Participants practiced probe positioning, sonoanatomical identification, and needle guidance techniques on cadaveric specimens under direct supervision by experienced instructors.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
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Change in Self-Reported Confidence for Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Time Frame: Immediately before and immediately after the workshop
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Self-reported confidence for shoulder, elbow, and wrist ultrasound-guided procedures assessed using a 5-point Likert confidence scale ranging from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no confidence and 4 indicates the highest level of confidence.
Higher scores indicate greater procedural confidence.
Confidence was assessed immediately before and immediately after the cadaveric workshop.
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Immediately before and immediately after the workshop
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
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Participant Satisfaction With the Educational Workshop
Time Frame: Immediately after the workshop
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Participant satisfaction was assessed using a 4-point Likert satisfaction scale ranging from 1 to 4, where higher scores indicate greater satisfaction with the workshop content, educational quality, practical sessions, and organization.
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Immediately after the workshop
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Collaborators and Investigators
Publications and helpful links
Study record dates
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Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Other Study ID Numbers
- UE-CAD-USG-2026-01
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
IPD Sharing Time Frame
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type
- STUDY_PROTOCOL
- SAP
- ICF
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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