TY - JOUR
T1 - Lightly Embalmed Cadavers in Sonography Education
T2 - A Novel Approach to Improving Students’ Perceived Competence in Renal Biopsy Procedures
AU - Wampler, Kathryn
AU - Bartenhagen, Lisa
AU - Sayles, Harlan
AU - Michael, Kimberly
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors would like to acknowledge those who graciously donated their bodies to the Nebraska Anatomical Board for education and research. The generous gift of their human remains to the Board allowed this project to be possible. The authors would also like to thank the Joseph C. and Darlene Anderson Professorship and the Charles R. O’Malley Charitable Trust for their support of this project. The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2019.
PY - 2020/1/1
Y1 - 2020/1/1
N2 - Objective: To determine if a simulation lab using lightly embalmed cadavers would improve diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) students’ perceived competence in ultrasound-guided native renal biopsy examinations. Methods: Subjects included DMS students (n = 49) enrolled in academic years 2012 to 2018. Each DMS student performed a native renal biopsy with a nephrology fellow. Skills practiced included machine setup, inferior renal pole localization, biopsy guide preparation, needle visualization, and communication skills. Pre- and postlab surveys assessed DMS students’ perceived competence. Results: Prelab, 12% (n = 6) of students felt competent to assist in the procedure. Postlab, 61% (n = 35) of students felt competent, a statistically significant (P <.001) change. All students viewed the lab as a valuable experience. Hands-on experience (53%), student/physician collaboration (33%), and low-stress environment (13%) were reported themes. Additional resources (50%) and scheduling (22%) were areas for improvement. Conclusion: A renal biopsy simulation lab using lightly embalmed cadavers is an effective method to improve DMS students’ perceived competence in this procedure.
AB - Objective: To determine if a simulation lab using lightly embalmed cadavers would improve diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) students’ perceived competence in ultrasound-guided native renal biopsy examinations. Methods: Subjects included DMS students (n = 49) enrolled in academic years 2012 to 2018. Each DMS student performed a native renal biopsy with a nephrology fellow. Skills practiced included machine setup, inferior renal pole localization, biopsy guide preparation, needle visualization, and communication skills. Pre- and postlab surveys assessed DMS students’ perceived competence. Results: Prelab, 12% (n = 6) of students felt competent to assist in the procedure. Postlab, 61% (n = 35) of students felt competent, a statistically significant (P <.001) change. All students viewed the lab as a valuable experience. Hands-on experience (53%), student/physician collaboration (33%), and low-stress environment (13%) were reported themes. Additional resources (50%) and scheduling (22%) were areas for improvement. Conclusion: A renal biopsy simulation lab using lightly embalmed cadavers is an effective method to improve DMS students’ perceived competence in this procedure.
KW - lightly embalmed cadavers
KW - renal biopsy
KW - sonography education
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U2 - 10.1177/8756479319875451
DO - 10.1177/8756479319875451
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85073998873
VL - 36
SP - 3
EP - 10
JO - Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
JF - Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
SN - 8756-4793
IS - 1
ER -