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The Impact of a Student-Taught Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop on Confidence in Medical and Pre-Medical Students: Efficacy of a Student-Led POCUS Workshop
No full textBackground: The vast utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) across medical specialties has increased the need for enhanced undergraduate medical education in image acquisition and interpretation among medical students. However, challenges such as the need for a standardized medical school curriculum and limited trained faculty preceptors restrict its implementation. The literature highlights the potential of student-taught POCUS workshops in expanding access and enhancing learning. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of a student-run POCUS workshop for medical and pre-medical students.
Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study assessed the efficacy of first and second-year medical students teaching a POCUS workshop on the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam. Student workshop participants were asked to complete pre- and post-workshop surveys to assess their confidence in utilizing POCUS and identifying relevant organs and landmarks. Surveys employed a standardized five-point Likert Scale.
Results: Of the 43 initial participants, 29 completed both surveys. Results showed a significant increase in self-reported ultrasound experience (1.7 to 3.2, p < 0.001) and confidence in performing the FAST exam and organ identification (2.2-fold increase, p < 0.001). Both medical and pre-medical student cohorts exhibited similar confidence improvements in confidence.
Conclusion: This study supports the literature that student-taught POCUS programs may be a viable adjunct to an institution\u27s ultrasound curriculum. Implementing medical student-led workshops could help address current training gaps, enhance students\u27 teaching and leadership skills, and improve confidence in utilizing and interpreting ultrasound images
Interview with Dr. Michael Brenes
No full textAn interview with Dr. Michael Brenes from Yale University
Research Reports
No full textReports from CENFAD grant recipients on the research they have conducted with the funds received
The Gradual Collapse of the Venezuelan Petrostate and Its Regional Consequences
No full textState collapse weakens its overall geographic region by creating an enhanced risk of instability, social unrest, and potential conflict. This paper details the complete history of the Venezuelan petrostate and its gradual but undeniable decline that resulted in the economic, political, and humanitarian crisis that occurred between 2014 to 2019. In wake of its collapse, Latin America was affected greatly by the Venezuelan refugee crisis generated as a result, and Venezuelan citizens’ humanitarian need. As a result of Venezuela’s collapsed healthcare infrastructure, the regional weakness of preventative care against infectious diseases was exacerbated and created a profound health epidemic. This revealed state weaknesses on a regional scale. This paper will prove the profound regional consequences that state collapse imposes through the story of the Venezuelan state, its collapse, and the crisis generated as a result
Trends in recovery from repeated concussion in collegiate athletes in collision sport
No full textSports-related concussion (SRC) is a growing concern across all age groups, particularly among collegiate athletes facing rigorous academic and athletic challenges linked to performance. For this reason, a large body of research is about this demographic. While our approach to studying concussions is more sophisticated than ever, much remains to be learned. This review addressed three specific areas of literature concerning SRC. First, does a previous concussion history predispose an individual to future head injuries? Second, does the number of concussions impacts return to play (RTP) time? And third, does the interval between concussions affect the recovery trajectory? While this is not a comprehensive review, we have compiled compelling evidence strongly favoring all three of these questions. 
Physical activity measurement through accelerometry during group tele-exercise in individuals with spinal cord injury: A case series: Accelerometry during exercise in individuals with SCI
No full textPurpose: National guidelines for health suggest 150 weekly minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity for individuals with disabilities. Less than half of individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) achieve these recommendations. Strategies to measure physical activity during exercise is critical to improve health outcomes for individuals with SCI. The purpose of this study was to evaluate moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) minutes during exercise in individuals with SCI enrolled in a group tele-exercise clinical trial.
Materials/methods: Individuals with chronic SCI (n = 6, injury duration 7-48 years) aged 26-65 years (4 male/2 female) enrolled in a clinical trial [NCT05360719] investigating a novel group tele-exercise program. Participants completed two 45-minute sessions with wrist-worn Actigraph GT3X+, and were instructed to record their rate of perceived exertion (RPE) for each class segment (warm up, stability, cardiovascular, strength training, cool down).
Results: Participants achieved MVPA during stability, cardiovascular, and strength sections of the group tele-exercise class. Based on class procedure, this accounts for up to 30 minutes MVPA per session.
Conclusion: This work demonstrates feasibility of accelerometry-based PA tracking during exercise interventions for individuals with SCI. It begins to demonstrate capacity for MVPA during our group tele-exercise program. Future investigation of intraclass PA tracking with a larger sample will further clarify MVPA during this intervention
News from the CENFAD Community
No full textNews from several members of the CENFAD community, including updates on research, upcoming publications, and other achievements