Figure 3.

Mixed methods findings for GPs POCUS training and competencies.

GP = general practitioner; Nonuser = a GP who is not using POCUS; POCUS = point-of-care ultrasonography; POCUS user = a GP who uses POCUS.

^a All GPs had all participated in formalized training in the use of POCUS. Ten GPs had participated in musculoskeletal POCUS courses, 3 in abdominal courses, and 2 in gynecological/obstetric courses. Fifteen GPs had participated in an extensive 12-month POCUS course targeting general practice. Nine of these GPs had also taken additional courses. Finally, 5 GPs had previous experience with using more advanced ultrasonography in a hospital setting; 2 in cardiology and 3 in gynecology.