Can a Tailored Quality Assurance Program Help General Practitioners Maintain POCUS Scanning Competence? A Cohort Study From Denmark

Testing of a quality assurance program for general practitioners with an online multiple-choice quiz including still-pictures and video sequences of 10 application specific POCUS examinations. Through 15-20 questions, the quiz tests participants (1) knowledge about indications for performing POCUS examinations, (2) applied knowledge of ultrasound equipment, (3) ability to optimize images, (4) ability to recognize and present structures, (5) ability to interpret images, (6) ability to describe and document findings and (7) medical decision-making. Following the quiz, the participants are offered guidance to improve their performance.

Inclusion criteria:GP, i.e. postgraduate medical doctor with a specialization in general practice.Work in office-based general practice in DenmarkAccess to an ultrasound device in the practice during the study periodExclusion criteria:GPs with a possible conflict of interestNo signed informed consent to participate.