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Neuromuscular ultrasound competency assessment: Consensus‐based survey
Author(s) -
Tawfik Eman A.,
Cartwright Michael S.,
Grimm Alexander,
Boon Andrea J.,
Kerasnoudis Antonios,
Preston David C.,
WilderSmith Einar,
Axer Hubertus,
HobsonWebb Lisa D.,
Alfen Nens,
Crump Nicholas,
Shahrizaila Nortina,
Inkpen Peter,
Mandeville Ross,
Sakamuri Sarada,
Shook Steven J,
Shin Susan,
Walker Francis O.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.27163
Subject(s) - delphi method , medicine , medical physics , delphi , specialty , quality assessment , ultrasound , nominal group technique , medical education , competency assessment , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , knowledge management , family medicine , computer science , pathology , external quality assessment , artificial intelligence , radiology , operating system
Neuromuscular ultrasound is a rapidly evolving specialty with direct application for patient care. Competency assessment is an essential standard needed to ensure quality for practitioners, particularly for those newly acquiring skills with the technique. Our aim was to survey experts' opinions regarding physician competency assessment of neuromuscular ultrasound and to identify minimal competency of knowledge and skills. The opinions of 18 experts were obtained through the Delphi method using two consecutive electronic surveys. A high degree of consensus was achieved on items regarding framework and the conduct of neuromuscular ultrasound assessment and the knowledge and skills that a candidate needs to attain minimal competency in neuromuscular ultrasound. In this study, a group of neuromuscular ultrasound experts developed a general framework for neuromuscular ultrasound competency assessment and recommended testable areas of knowledge and skills suitable for establishing minimal competency.