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This study identifies motivators for the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and examines barriers to its adoption among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

April 18, 2026Биомедицинска истраживања0 citationsOpen Access

Motivation and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound Utilization in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Motivation and barriers to the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a dual survey study

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ŽPŽeljka Popović SRSiniša Ristić ZPZagorka Blagojevic Pavlović

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A dual survey study finds strong motivation for POCUS, but systemic barriers hinder its use in healthcare.

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This study identifies motivators for the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and examines barriers to its adoption among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cross-sectional design using two structured anonymous questionnaires
Participants were physicians attending an ultrasound training course
Data analysis included descriptive statistics and subgroup comparisons using chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.
Motivators and barriers to POCUS were assessed alongside professional characteristics.
Respondents exhibited strong motivation for POCUS, especially for quick diagnoses and monitoring diseases.
Most agreed on the need for formal integration of ultrasound into their medical curriculum.
Key barriers include insufficient training, lack of mentorship, limited device access, time limitations, lack of guidelines, and financial recognition.
No significant differences were noted between responses from general practitioners and specialists.

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Popović et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3201440886becb653f3a8 https://doi.org/10.59137/bii202601589p

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April 18, 2026Биомедицинска истраживања0 citationsOpen Access

Motivation and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound Utilization in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Motivation and barriers to the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a dual survey study

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Authors

ŽPŽeljka Popović SRSiniša Ristić ZPZagorka Blagojevic Pavlović

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Overview

A dual survey study finds strong motivation for POCUS, but systemic barriers hinder its use in healthcare.

Key Points

This study identifies motivators for the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and examines barriers to its adoption among physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cross-sectional design using two structured anonymous questionnaires
Participants were physicians attending an ultrasound training course
Data analysis included descriptive statistics and subgroup comparisons using chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests.
Motivators and barriers to POCUS were assessed alongside professional characteristics.
Respondents exhibited strong motivation for POCUS, especially for quick diagnoses and monitoring diseases.
Most agreed on the need for formal integration of ultrasound into their medical curriculum.
Key barriers include insufficient training, lack of mentorship, limited device access, time limitations, lack of guidelines, and financial recognition.
No significant differences were noted between responses from general practitioners and specialists.

Cite This Study

Popović et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e3201440886becb653f3a8 https://doi.org/10.59137/bii202601589p

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