Learning curve of transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis of endometriomas assessed by the cumulative summation test (LC-CUSUM)

Fertil Steril. 2011 Jan;95(1):301-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.08.033. Epub 2010 Sep 20.

Abstract

A specific statistical tool (the cumulative summation test for learning curve or LC-CUSUM) was used to monitor the learning curve of four trainees for the diagnosis of endometriomas by transvaginal ultrasound. A large intertrainee variability in the learning curves was found, justifying a tailored training to learn this diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Medical, Continuing / standards
  • Education, Medical, Continuing / statistics & numerical data*
  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Gynecology / education*
  • Gynecology / standards
  • Humans
  • Observer Variation
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Ultrasonography / standards
  • Ultrasonography / statistics & numerical data