Weimer, Johannes Matthias and Recker, Florian and Vieth, Thomas and Kuon, Samuel and Weimer, Andreas Michael and Menke, Julia Weinmann and Buggenhagen, Holger and Künzel, Julian and Rink, Maximilian and Merkel, Daniel and Muller, Lukas and Pillong, Lukas and Weimer, Liv (2025) Ultrasound Training in the Digital Age: Insights from a Multidimensional Needs Assessment. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 16 (1): 71. ISSN , 2076-3417
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Background: Digitalisation is transforming medical education, but its integration into ultrasound training remains limited. This study evaluates the needs of students and physicians regarding digitally supported ultrasound education. Materials and Methods: A multi-year cross-sectional study (2017-2022) employed two standardised questionnaires. The first assessed the perceived relevance of ultrasound in medical education, the desirability of compulsory teaching, and the integration of digital media and case-based learning. The second explored user-centred requirements for e-learning formats, including functionality, multimedia design, usability, interactivity, and financing, as well as current use of digital devices and reference materials. Data were collected using dichotomous and 7-point Likert scales (1 = high need/strong agreement, 7 = low need/weak agreement). Results: A total of 3479 responses were analysed (2821 students; 658 physicians). Both groups showed strong support for integrating ultrasound into curricula (1.3 +/- 0.7) and mandatory education (1.4 +/- 0.9), with students expressing significantly greater support (p < 0.001). There was broad agreement on the integration and development of digital media (1.7 +/- 1.0), as well as the use of case studies (1.4 +/- 0.8), with no significant differences between groups (p > 0.05). Case-based learning as a stand-alone format was less favoured (3.4 +/- 1.9). In the user-centred needs analysis, both groups rated features like search functions (1.4 +/- 0.8), usability (1.5 +/- 0.9), and learning objective checks (2.7 +/- 1.6) as important. High-quality media (1.5 +/- 0.9) and pathology explanations (1.6 +/- 1.1) were also highly valued. Students primarily relied on digital platforms, while physicians used a more varied mix of digital platforms, guidelines, and textbooks. Conclusions: The study highlights the need for more extensive, digitally supported ultrasound training, with a focus on functionality and usability. Standardisation through structured certification processes should be considered for future implementation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | EDUCATION; ultrasound; digitalization; medical education; E-learning; needs assessment; curriculum integration; user-centred design; training competencies; blended learning |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2026 10:02 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2026 10:02 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/67830 |
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