Yemen_Teleradiology_Ultrasound_training_DataAnalysisBook

At the height of the COVID 19 pandemic and in the context of Yemen’s complex humanitarian emergency, this study aimed to strengthen the healthcare system by training local doctors to use a novel cloud-based, teleradiology-supported point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system. We hypothesized that after graduating from the program, most trainees will have a higher level of confidence in diagnostic ability, produce clinically relevant scans and score higher on exams. The quantitative data available here show descriptive statistics for exam scores and scan performance metrics. Data were extracted from the cloud-based quality assurance system. The training was conducted across three cohorts (obstetrics, trauma and pediatrics). The results demonstrated improved clinical impact, enhanced trainee confidence in utilizing POCUS and increased skill retention, despite pandemic-related disruptions to traditional in-person education. Improvements in trainee physicians’ competence were measured through Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scores, post-test results, and surveys assessing self-reported confidence after each clinical use. Over time, expanded access to POCUS and sustained mentorship have the potential to improve clinical outcomes as more clinicians integrate this tool into routine hospital practice.