Table 1 Comparison of study characteristics between in-person and virtual groups
From: Comparison of in-person versus virtual ultrasound instruction for pediatric residents
Variable | Level | In-Person (N = 24) | Virtual (N = 26) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year of Training | PGY-1 | 13 (54.2%) | 7 (27%) | 0.064 |
PGY-2 | 6 (25.0%) | 9 (34.6%) | ||
PGY-3 | 5 (20.8%) | 10 (38.5%) | ||
Prior ultrasound experience | I have never used ultrasound | 1 (4.2%) | 2 (7.7%) | 0.846 |
I have used it only once | 4 (16.7%) | 3 (11.5%) | ||
I have used it a few times | 15 (62.5%) | 18 (69.2%) | ||
I have used it several times | 4 (16.7%) | 3 (11.5%) | ||
I have used it on a regular basis | -- | -- | ||
Prior FAST/eFAST exams | 0 | 12 (50.0%) | 12 (46.2%) | 0.877 |
1–10 | 4 (16.7%) | 7 (26.9%) | ||
10–25 | 7 (29.2%) | 7 (26.9%) | ||
25–50 | 1 (4.2%) | 0 (0) | ||
> 50 | -- | -- | ||
Training duration (minutes) | 18.5 (4.4) a | 19.0 (7.2) a | 0.786 | |
Time between training and assessment (hours) | 52.5 (34.0, 74.0) b | 47.0 (28.0,81.0) b | 0.475 |