A Study to Evaluate the Practice and Training in Obstetric Ultrasound at Accredited Obstetrics and Gynaecology Training Institutions in Nigeria.

Autor: Enabudoso E; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin, Nigeria., Akinmoladun J; Department of Radiology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., Igbarumah S; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Philomena Catholic Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria., Raji HO; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria., Njoku AI; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria., Awowole I; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., Ikubor J; Department of Radiology, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria., Ogbebor O; Department of Radiography and Radiation Science, University of Benin, Nigeria., Aliyu L; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association [Niger Med J] 2022 Sep 10; Vol. 63 (1), pp. 29-34. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Sep 10 (Print Publication: 2022).
DOI: 10.60787/NMJ-63-1-93
Abstrakt: Background: There is a global trend towards domiciling Obstetric and Gynaecologic ultrasound scan services and training within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. This requires readiness on the part of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology residency programmes to offer hands-on training and mentorship to its trainees. This study aims to assess the services and training potential of these centres in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound in Nigeria.
Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire-based survey among the various tertiary health facilities which offer post graduate fellowship training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Nigeria was conducted. A list of all the centres accredited for obstetrics and gynaecology residency training by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria was obtained. An obstetrician was identified, and a pretested self-administered questionnaire was mailed to him as a hard copy and an electronic copy was forwarded as well. The questionnaire was filled by the Obstetrician and returned for collation. The completed forms were populated into an excel spreadsheet and summary and descriptive statistics carried out.
Results: There was a valid 71% response rate from the 56 accredited centres. Thirty five percent of the centres had established subspecialty units. Only 10% had fully functional ultrasound service that catered for over half of their clients. Half of the responding centres did not have any ultrasound scan machines, and these too lacked any trained personnel in ultrasound within the department. Nearly all respondents supported the drive towards an obstetrician led ultrasound scan service but majority cited lack of protocols, trained personnel and dedicated time as major impediments to achieving this ideal.
Conclusions: There is a lack of preparedness for domestication of obstetric ultrasound service and training in the obstetrics and gynaecology Department in Nigeria. There is the need to address the acute shortage of personnel to expand the frontiers of ultrasound service and training.
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