1. Division of Rheumatology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA
Jackeline Rodriguez-Smith
2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Marie Tominna
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Amy Cassedy
4. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Arthur B. Meyers
3. Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Michael Henrickson
2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Tracy Ting
2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Patricia Vega-Fernandez
2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
Point of care pediatric musculoskeletal POCUS scanning and scoring protocols for childhood arthritis have emerged in recent years. However, pediatric musculoskeletal POCUS curricula in rheumatology fellowship programs are limited due to availability of trained faculty and resources. This proof-of-concept study investigated the effectiveness of educational methods for a pediatric musculoskeletal POCUS scoring protocol among fellows and physicians of differing subspecialties. Educational methods assessed included recorded videos and virtual review sessions. Effectiveness was assessed by calculating interrater reliability for the musculoskeletal POCUS scoring systems using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Following training sessions, participants then underwent scoring exercise(s) until the goal of an excellent ICC ≥ 0.75 was reached. Four participants completed two rounds of virtual education, review, and scoring sessions. Excellent interrater reliability was achieved for most views. This proof-of-concept study demonstrated virtual education covering advanced concepts of pediatric musculoskeletal POCUS provides a knowledge base for physicians from different subspecialties and various experience.
