Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts
BACKGROUND: Before implementing point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in Denmark, we sought inspiration from other countries/regions. OBJECTIVES: To collect information about the use and organizational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in different European countries/reg...
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ftalborgunivpubl:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/452e7b08-4b98-4fab-b533-b1ae9902004a 2024-05-19T07:41:26+00:00 Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts Mengel-Jørgensen, Troels Jensen, Martin Bach 2016 https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/452e7b08-4b98-4fab-b533-b1ae9902004a https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2016.1211105 eng eng https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/452e7b08-4b98-4fab-b533-b1ae9902004a info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Mengel-Jørgensen , T & Jensen , M B 2016 , ' Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts ' , The European Journal of General Practice , vol. 22 , no. 4 , pp. 274-277 . https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2016.1211105 article 2016 ftalborgunivpubl https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2016.1211105 2024-04-22T01:00:38Z BACKGROUND: Before implementing point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in Denmark, we sought inspiration from other countries/regions. OBJECTIVES: To collect information about the use and organizational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in different European countries/regions. METHODS: Fifteen key persons with knowledge about the use of ultrasound in general practice in Austria, Catalonia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland were included. Participants received a link to a web-based questionnaire. The primary outcome measures were educational aspects regarding the use of point-of-care ultrasound; clinical application and use; financial aspects; and main barriers to using ultrasound in general practice. RESULTS: In eight out of 12 countries/regions there were national societies for the use of ultrasound in general practice. The respondents from three countries/regions reported that the use of ultrasound was integrated into undergraduate medical education. In nine of the countries/regions, there was formalized training for general practitioners, but only three reported this to be part of the specialization to become a general practitioner. In seven out of 12 countries/regions, general practitioners received payment for ultrasound scans. However, the payment and the requirements for reimbursement differed between countries. Lack of time, lack of training, and financial aspects were important common barriers across countries/regions. CONCLUSION: There were significant differences regarding the use and organizational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in Europe. Lack of time and training as well as financial aspects were important barriers to the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice.[Box: see text]. Article in Journal/Newspaper Greenland Iceland Aalborg University's Research Portal European Journal of General Practice 22 4 274 277 |
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BACKGROUND: Before implementing point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in Denmark, we sought inspiration from other countries/regions. OBJECTIVES: To collect information about the use and organizational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in different European countries/regions. METHODS: Fifteen key persons with knowledge about the use of ultrasound in general practice in Austria, Catalonia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland were included. Participants received a link to a web-based questionnaire. The primary outcome measures were educational aspects regarding the use of point-of-care ultrasound; clinical application and use; financial aspects; and main barriers to using ultrasound in general practice. RESULTS: In eight out of 12 countries/regions there were national societies for the use of ultrasound in general practice. The respondents from three countries/regions reported that the use of ultrasound was integrated into undergraduate medical education. In nine of the countries/regions, there was formalized training for general practitioners, but only three reported this to be part of the specialization to become a general practitioner. In seven out of 12 countries/regions, general practitioners received payment for ultrasound scans. However, the payment and the requirements for reimbursement differed between countries. Lack of time, lack of training, and financial aspects were important common barriers across countries/regions. CONCLUSION: There were significant differences regarding the use and organizational aspects of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in Europe. Lack of time and training as well as financial aspects were important barriers to the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice.[Box: see text]. |
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Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts |
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Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts |
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Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts |
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Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts |
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Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts |
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Mengel-Jørgensen , T & Jensen , M B 2016 , ' Variation in the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice in various European countries. Results of a survey among experts ' , The European Journal of General Practice , vol. 22 , no. 4 , pp. 274-277 . https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2016.1211105 |
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