Ultrasound Evaluation Form

T1 - Ultrasound course form

Section 1. Ultrasound self-efficacy and confidence AFTER the ultrasound course.

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I am able to perform a basic systematic ultrasound examination of the neck.

I can identify normal anatomical structures during head and neck ultrasound.

I can identify pathological lymph nodes on ultrasound

I can distinguish common benign from suspicious ultrasound findings.

I can use ultrasound findings as part of my clinical decision-making.

I can judge when ultrasound findings require supervision or further imaging

I feel confident handling the ultrasound probe and obtaining interpretable images.

I feel confident using ultrasound in my routine ENT practice.

I feel able to plan an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration procedure.

I feel able to perform an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration procedure.

I feel able to explain ultrasound findings to a senior colleague or supervisor.

I feel able to use ultrasound in a more focused and structured way than I currently do.

Section 2. Perceived barriers (AFTER the course).

Limited access to ultrasound equipment is a barrier to my use of ultrasound.

Lack of time in daily clinical work is a barrier to my use of ultrasound.

Lack of supervision is a barrier to my use of ultrasound.

I am uncertain about when ultrasound should be used in ENT practice.

I am uncertain about how to interpret ultrasound findings.

I do not have enough opportunities to practice ultrasound.

The organization of my department makes it difficult to use ultrasound.

I worry about missing pathology if I perform ultrasound myself.

I find ultrasound-guided FNA too difficult to implement in my current setting.

Section 3. Relevance and motivation AFTER the course.

Head and neck ultrasound is relevant to my daily clinical practice.

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration is an important competency for ENT doctors.

I am motivated to increase my use of ultrasound.

Using ultrasound myself could reduce the need for referral to radiology in selected cases.

Section 4. Intention to implement AFTER the course

I expect to use head and neck ultrasound more frequently in the next 3 months.

I expect to use ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration more frequently in the next 3 months.

I expect to refer fewer patients for radiology-performed ultrasound in the next 3 months.

I have a concrete plan for how to apply ultrasound in my clinical work after this course.

Section 5. Immediate course evaluation

The course was relevant to my clinical work.

The level of the course matched my level of training.

The course improved my confidence in performing head and neck ultrasound.

The course improved my confidence in performing ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration.

The practical hands-on training was valuable for my learning.

After this course, I feel better prepared to use ultrasound in my clinical practice.

Overall, how satisfied were you with the course?