Survey finds improved confidence and reduced barriers to POCUS use among pediatric emergency physicians in Israel, suggesting better training is effective.
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) adoption has increased at different rates in different regions. We measured the effect of POCUS training activities on self-confidence and on barriers limiting use among pediatric emergency physicians in Israel from 2019 to 2024. Methods: We surveyed physicians who were certified as of August 2024. Statistical analysis used SPSS20. Results: In 2019, 48% used POCUS daily and 30% several times weekly, versus 72% and 21% in 2024 ( P = 0.01). On a Likert scale of 1–5, there was less agreement with statements that lack of training opportunities and lack of self-confidence in POCUS ability were impediments to use (4 vs. 2 and 4 vs. 3 respectively, P < 0.001), and that ultrasound machine availability was an impediment to use (2 vs. 1, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Didactic videoconferences, in-person training courses, and obligatory POCUS experience and knowledge for pediatric emergency medicine board certification have increased POCUS development in Israel.
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