Author(s): Pinheiro, João ; Magalhães Ribeiro, Anabela de ; Ribeiro, Luís Pedro
Date: 2026
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/29405
Origin: Sapientia - Universidade do Algarve
Subject(s): Abdomen; Radiographers; Ultrasound; Education; Education and training
The purpose of this educational intervention was to evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal ultrasound phantoms as a simulation-based learning tool in the training of Medical Imaging and Radiology students. Abdominal ultrasonography is a highly operator-dependent modality, yet undergraduate training is often limited by restricted patient access, ethical considerations, and reduced opportunities for supervised practice [3,6]. Simulation-based learning offers a safe and reproducible environment for hands-on training, supporting experiential learning and skill acquisition [3,4].
