From concepts to evaluation: mapping approaches to POCUS training assessment in low- and middle-income countries – a systematic scoping review

Key Points

• This review aims to identify and analyze current POCUS training evaluation approaches in low- and middle-income countries.
• Conducted a systematic scoping review of existing POCUS training evaluations
• Applied Donabedian's and Miller/De Biasio's frameworks to analyze evaluation methods
• Assessed evaluation strategies across system and learner dimensions
• Identified critical deficiencies in current POCUS training evaluations
• Findings indicate a focus on short-term outcomes and basic competencies
• Proposes a conceptual framework for sustainable evaluation strategies