Developing diagnostic reasoning through point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine training: a qualitative study of international medical students
Hsiang-Chin Hsu, Shao-Chung Chu, Tzu-Ching Sung · 2026
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Hsiang-Chin Hsu and co-authors describe a 2026 study of bedside ultrasound as a teaching tool in emergency care. Twenty-eight third- and fourth-year medical students from other countries took part in guided heart and belly scanning practice. After the session each student wrote a reflective account, and the team sorted the accounts for shared patterns in how learning took place.
Four themes emerged from the writing. Seeing organs move in real time helped students grasp how the body works and what may be wrong. Cases tied to clear problems made the scans feel purposeful, while group work and teacher guidance kept students engaged. Students also noted the limits of the tool and the need for steady practice. The study suggests that scanning lessons work best when images, cases, and reflection are woven together.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Hsiang-Chin Hsu, Shao-Chung Chu, Tzu-Ching Sung |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 56947 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |