Table 3.
Lowest ranked topics
| Overall ranking | Topics | Theme | Median (IQR) | Proportion scored ≥6 (%) |
| 69 | Which blocks, or when, is neurostimulation best used to assist location of the needle tip? | Equipment | 5 (2.25–6) | 47 |
| 70 | Does simulation training show an improvement in non-technical attributes such as communication, teamwork, professionalism and resource management? | Simulation | 5 (3–7) | 47 |
| 71 | What is the best way to teach neuraxial sonoanatomy? | Curriculum | 5 (3.25–7) | 47 |
| 72 | What is the best way to teach ergonomic principles and practices necessary for performing RA blocks? | Curriculum | 5 (3–7) | 47 |
| 73 | In what situations is the learning outcomes from self-directed teaching no different from deliberate feedback? | Assessment | 5 (4–7) | 45 |
| 74 | Do electromagnetic guidance modalities (radiofrequency tracking, needle magnetic currents) assist in needle tip and shaft localisation in UGRA? | Equipment | 5 (3–6.75) | 42 |
| 75 | Which of the high-fidelity cadaver models (ie, Thiel, fresh frozen, Batson, formalin) offer the best compromise between face validity, construct validity, availability and cost? | Equipment | 5 (4–7) | 42 |
| 76 | Which of the low-fidelity phantoms (ie, gelatine, agar, tofu) offer the best compromise between face validity, construct validity, availability and cost? | Equipment | 5 (4–7) | 42 |
| 77 | Is there a role for a progression from low-fidelity to high-fidelity UGRA phantoms in teaching RA? | Equipment | 5 (3–7) | 42 |
| 78 | Does 3D/4D ultrasound assist needle tip guidance in UGRA? | Equipment | 5 (2.25–6.75) | 34 |
| 79 | Should we screen for technical and non-technical qualities predisposing to procedural skills proficiency when selecting residents during the employment process? | Assessment | 4 (2–7.75) | 39 |
| 80 | Which of the meat-based models (eg, pork, beef, turkey) offer the best compromise between face validity, construct validity, availability and cost? | Equipment | 4 (3–6) | 32 |
| 81 | Do rigid needle trajectory guides (clip on accessory to transducers) assist in needle tip and shaft localisation in UGRA? | Equipment | 4 (3–6) | 29 |
| 82 | Does robotic assistance aid needle tip positioning for RA? | Equipment | 3 (2–5.75) | 26 |
Topics scoring 5 or less included.
3D, three-dimensional; 4D, four-dimensional; RA, regional anaesthesia; UGRA, ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.