The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two methods of teaching emergency medical service (EMS) providers how to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to quickly assess critical conditions like internal bleedings. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is teledidactic training as effective as face-to-face training in teaching POCUS skills? What are the participants' experiences, cognitive load, and feedback regarding these training methods? Researchers will compare remote, online hands-on training (teledidactic training) to traditional, face-to-face hands-on training (in-person training) to see if remote training is equally effective. Participants will: Be EMS providers from Austria and Hungary, aged 18 years or older, with no extensive prior experience in POCUS. Be randomly assigned to either the tele-didactic or in-person training group (50 participants per group). Undergo training sessions designed to teach POCUS skills and provide feedback on their learning experience. This study is part of the European Union-funded Digi4Care project, which aims to promote digitalization in healthcare. It is significant because, if remote training proves effective, it could provide high-quality education to EMS providers in rural or underserved areas, ensuring they have the necessary skills to assess and respond to critical conditions.
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Difference in the performance of an eFAST POCUS examination between randomized groups
Timeframe: evaluation within 3 weeks after study completion