Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Ultrasound (US) has become integral to obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn), necessitating proficient training during residency. Despite its clinical importance, there is a perceived gap in the quality and structure of postgraduate ultrasound education in Germany.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Ob/Gyn residents in Germany from October 2023 to March 2024, using the LimeSurvey platform. The survey, distributed via email, social media, and physical flyers, garnered 211 participants, with 115 completing all sections. The questionnaire covered demographic details, US training experiences, and the perceived importance of US in clinical practice.
RESULTS: Although US was highly valued by respondents, with an average of 26.1% of their clinical activity devoted to it, there was significant dissatisfaction with the training quality. Key issues included inadequate supervision, the necessity of self-training, and low participation in certification courses. Despite 93.0% awareness of professional US organizations like the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), engagement with structured training programs was minimal.
CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights a critical need for standardized US training protocols and curricular reform in Ob/Gyn residencies in Germany. The discrepancy between the recognized importance of US and the quality of training indicates a pressing need for improvements. Addressing these gaps through comprehensive, structured educational reforms could significantly enhance the proficiency and confidence of future Ob/Gyn specialists, ultimately improving patient care.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Ob/Gyn residents in Germany from October 2023 to March 2024, using the LimeSurvey platform. The survey, distributed via email, social media, and physical flyers, garnered 211 participants, with 115 completing all sections. The questionnaire covered demographic details, US training experiences, and the perceived importance of US in clinical practice.
RESULTS: Although US was highly valued by respondents, with an average of 26.1% of their clinical activity devoted to it, there was significant dissatisfaction with the training quality. Key issues included inadequate supervision, the necessity of self-training, and low participation in certification courses. Despite 93.0% awareness of professional US organizations like the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), engagement with structured training programs was minimal.
CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights a critical need for standardized US training protocols and curricular reform in Ob/Gyn residencies in Germany. The discrepancy between the recognized importance of US and the quality of training indicates a pressing need for improvements. Addressing these gaps through comprehensive, structured educational reforms could significantly enhance the proficiency and confidence of future Ob/Gyn specialists, ultimately improving patient care.
摘要：
背景：超声（US）已成为妇产科（Ob/Gyn）不可或缺的一部分，在住院医师期间需要熟练的培训。尽管其临床重要性，在德国，研究生超声教育的质量和结构存在明显差距。
方法：于2023年10月至2024年3月对德国的Ob/Gyn居民进行了横断面调查，使用LimeSurvey平台。调查,通过电子邮件分发，社交媒体,和物理传单，吸引了211名参与者，115完成所有部分。问卷涵盖了人口统计细节，美国培训经验，以及美国在临床实践中的重要性。
结果：尽管美国受到受访者的高度评价，他们平均有26.1%的临床活动投入其中，对培训质量有明显的不满。关键问题包括监管不力，自我训练的必要性，和低参与认证课程。尽管93.0％的美国专业组织，如德国医学超声学会（DEGUM），对结构化培训计划的参与很少。
结论：该研究强调了在德国Ob/Gyn住院医师中对美国标准化培训方案和课程改革的迫切需要。美国公认的重要性与培训质量之间的差异表明迫切需要改进。通过全面、结构化的教育改革可以大大提高未来Ob/Gyn专家的熟练程度和信心，最终改善患者护理。
方法：于2023年10月至2024年3月对德国的Ob/Gyn居民进行了横断面调查，使用LimeSurvey平台。调查,通过电子邮件分发，社交媒体,和物理传单，吸引了211名参与者，115完成所有部分。问卷涵盖了人口统计细节，美国培训经验，以及美国在临床实践中的重要性。
结果：尽管美国受到受访者的高度评价，他们平均有26.1%的临床活动投入其中，对培训质量有明显的不满。关键问题包括监管不力，自我训练的必要性，和低参与认证课程。尽管93.0％的美国专业组织，如德国医学超声学会（DEGUM），对结构化培训计划的参与很少。
结论：该研究强调了在德国Ob/Gyn住院医师中对美国标准化培训方案和课程改革的迫切需要。美国公认的重要性与培训质量之间的差异表明迫切需要改进。通过全面、结构化的教育改革可以大大提高未来Ob/Gyn专家的熟练程度和信心，最终改善患者护理。
