Yijia Gao, Yuanyan Ma, Yaxin Li, Yuanji Zhao, Zhen Zeng, Xiaozhi Yao, Yingjun Nie
Prevalence and correlates of mental disorders among Chinese overseas students during the COVID-19: A multi-regional cross-sectional analysis
PloS one
background objectives urodynamics considered gold standard lower urinary tract functional assessment however requires specific skills training currently difficult master due reduced use moreover studies data available define workload learning curve diagnostic tool consequence aimed evaluate learning curve residents previous experience correctly perform interpret urodynamics properly address manage patients pelvic floor disorders based urodynamics findings materials methods prospective study analyzed series proficiency parameters residents performing urodynamics consultant supervision including following duration procedure perceived difficulty need consultant intervention accuracy interpretation therapeutic proposal number procedures performed divided groups five evaluate progressive grade autonomy technical full management autonomy reached resident results total 69 patients underwent urodynamics performed three residents every resident performing least 20 exams duration procedure perceived difficulty need consultant intervention accuracy interpretation appropriateness hypothetical proposal managementtreatment based interpretation clinical data urodynamic findings shown directly related number exams performed technical autonomy execution uroflowmetry reached group performing 610 procedures technical autonomy execution cystomanometry pressureflow study obtained group 1620 procedures latter corresponded also gain full autonomy also included optimal therapeutic proposal conclusion found tangible learning curve urodynamics terms several proficiency parameters workload 5 uroflowmetries 15 cystomanometries pressureflow studies may adequate complete learning curve