Abstract
Article: Feasibility of an Audit System for Canadian Sonographers in Generalist Ultrasound
Authors: Robert Sean Dima, Calin Vasile, BMSc, RDMS, RDCS, CRGS, CRCS, and Vinicius Tieppo Francio, DC, MS
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Feasibility of an Audit System for Canadian Sonographers in Generalist Ultrasound,” you will be able to:
Describe the purpose of this research and how it sets a template for future large-scale investigations that may inform decisions involving sonographer role expansion in Canada
Identify the accuracy of sonographer technical impression sheets compared to radiologist reports
Understand more evidence-based research is needed to evaluate the performance of Canadian sonographers
Which factors spur the financial and quality-of-care challenges in Canada’s health care system? Growing population and increasing rates of cancer Increasing rates of chronic illness and aging population Increasing rates of chronic illness and long wait times Increasing birth rates and aging population
Which current sonographer role was stated to increase productivity and free up radiologist’s time? Reviewing the examination with the radiologist in person Filling out sonographer technical impression sheets Injecting intravenous contrast Reporting on examination without radiologist supervision
What percentage of agreement was found between sonographer technical impression sheets and radiologist reports? 53% 67% 75% 91%
Which type of examination produced the greatest agreement between sonographers and radiologists? High-risk obstetric Complete abdomen Low-risk obstetric Complete pelvic
What was the most common discrepancy between sonographer technical impression sheets and radiologist reports? Differences in organ measurements Disagreement in presence of pathology Appearance of free fluid Omission of incidental/additional findings
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