OP04.06: ISUOG Basic Ultrasound training in Oman: knowledge transfer in ultrasound for the improvement of obstetric and gynecological care worldwide

To evaluate and validate the standardised basic ultrasound training course provided by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). Quantitative assessment to evaluate knowledge and practical skills were administered before and after the ISUOG basic ultrasound training course in Muscat, Oman between 5th and 9th November 2017. Trainees were selected from each region of the country following a national vetting process conducted by the Ministry of Health of Oman. Twenty-eight of the participants were included in the analysis. Pre- and post-training practical and theoretical scores were evaluated and compared. Participants achieved a statistically significant improvement, by 47% (p<0.001), in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Specifically, the mean score in the theoretical knowledge test increased from56% (± 14%) to 82% (± 8%), while in the practical test the mean score increased from 45% (± 20%) to 66% (± 23%) (p<0.001). Performance improved post-course for 27/28 participants (96%) in the theoretical test and for 24/28 trainees for the practical skills test. Our analysis demonstrates achievements attained, via the ISUOG basic training obstetrics ultrasound course in Oman, in effecting improvements in the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local health personnel thus enabling constant provision of high-quality ultrasound services in that country. These results confirm that the course successfully achieved the ISUOG goal of disseminating knowledge in ultrasound among obstetricians-gynecologists for the improvement of obstetric and gynecological care. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.