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Teaching the Technology: Evaluating a Video-Based PACS Curriculum for Radiology Residents
David Gullotti1, Moustafa Abou Areda1, Wen-Chi Hsu2
1The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD (D.G., M.A.A., W.C.H., V.S., T.K.K., E.G., C.T.L.).
Rationale And Objectives:
Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is integral to radiology, yet effective training to master PACS viewer tools remains challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a video-based curriculum on radiology residents' PACS confidence and technical proficiency.
Materials And Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary academic institution during 2022-2023, enrolling first-year (R1) and second-year (R2) radiology residents. The Intervention Group received a 30-minute instructional video on PACS tools 3 months after their orientation. The Reference Group did not receive additional training. Comfort levels and PACS task performance were assessed before and after the intervention.
Results:
A total of 24 residents participated, with 12 in each group. The Intervention Group showed a significant increase in self-reported confidence in PACS skills following the video intervention (median [interquartile range]=-1.01 [-1.30, -0.43] vs. 2.07 [1.37, 2.38], p<0.01). The Intervention Group maintained a higher confidence level at the R2 level compared to the Reference Group, though the difference was not statistically significant. Additionally, the Intervention Group completed their assigned PACS tasks in significantly less time (total time: 220.5 s [179.5, 259.5] vs. 315.0 s [211.8, 397.0], p=0.04).
Conclusion:
The video-based PACS curriculum effectively improved radiology residents' technical skills and confidence. These results highlight the importance of supplementing on-the-job learning with formal technical training to reinforce proficiency with the PACS viewer.
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