Scottish rheumatology sonography course: five-year experience of delivering a mentorship-model rheumatology ultrasound training programme accredited by the consortium for the accreditation of sonographic education.

Autor:	Ciechomska A; Consultant Rheumatologist, Wishaw General Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire, UK.; Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group., McKay ND; Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group.; Consultant Rheumatologist, Western General Hospital, Lothian Rheumatic Diseases Unit, NHS Lothian, UK., Newcombe L; Lecturer in Podiatry, Glasgow Caledonian University, School of Health and Life Sciences, UK., Brandon M; Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group.; Consultant Physiotherapist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK., Youssef H; Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group.; Consultant Rheumatologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian, UK., Platt P; Consultant Rheumatologist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, UK., Dale J; Consultant Rheumatologist, Wishaw General Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire, UK.; Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group., Dickson DM; Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, Glasgow Caledonian University, School of Health and Life Sciences, UK.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Scottish medical journal [Scott Med J] 2021 May; Vol. 66 (2), pp. 51-57.
DOI:	10.1177/0036933020983569
Abstrakt:	Background and Aims: Ultrasound training for rheumatology practice in the UK is variable. Currently, there is no agreed minimum standard for training in ultrasound applied to rheumatology patient management. We present our experiences of implementing a competency driven ultrasound training, focused on hands and feet. Methods and Results: The Rheumatology Sonography Course (RSC) was developed by the Scottish Rheumatology Ultrasound Group in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University. The RSC is delivered via a blended learning approach and includes training workshops, mentorship and clinical competency assessments. Mentors are supported and developed within their role. 31 trainees have enrolled on the course between 2014 and 2019. To date, 22 (71%) have completed. Change of job role was the main factor leading to non-completion. Thirteen mentors have supported the training and assessment of RSC trainees. All trainees reported positively that ultrasound training via the RSC model fulfilled their learning needs. Conclusion: The RSC is a feasible ultrasound training model for rheumatology practitioners. Whilst it provides a robust training framework, mentorship fees and university overheads increase the cost. The RSC provides motivation to mentors to train external trainees and supports the development of new ultrasound-based rheumatology services.
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