Table 2.
Comparison of positive responses of the medical students in both the year groups
| Number of students | 2008-2009 n=121 | 2009-2010 n=94 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound teaching |
|
|
|
| Useful/essential |
63% |
78% |
0.018 |
| Easy/able to identify following structures |
|
|
|
| Bone |
70% |
95% |
<0.001 |
| Muscle |
52% |
83% |
<0.001 |
| Blood vessel |
54% |
75% |
0.001 |
| Tendons |
32% |
52% |
0.002 |
| Nerves |
13% |
23% |
0.042 |
| Improved understanding of anatomy |
|
|
|
| Quite a lot/ Considerably |
22% |
40% |
0.003 |
| Enjoyable/ Recommend to a colleague | 55% | 63% | 0.2 |