Nurse practitioners get ultrasound training boost in new study
NCT ID NCT06543693
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create and test a point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training course for nurse practitioners across different hospitals in Taiwan. 150 nurse practitioners will take the course and be tested on their knowledge and hands-on skills right after, and again 3 months later. The goal is to develop a standardized way to train and evaluate nurse practitioners in using ultrasound at the bedside.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrasound training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a standardized ultrasound training program for nurse practitioners, improving bedside diagnosis in Taiwan.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage educational study with no direct patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions or clinical settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wan-Ching Lien
Taipei, Taiwan, 100, Taiwan