@article{article_1535060, title={Evaluation of FAST Education Gıven to Medical Faculty Students: A Structural Form}, journal={Journal of Bursa Faculty of Medicine}, volume={3}, pages={1–7}, year={2025}, DOI={10.61678/bursamed.1535060}, author={Efgan, Mehmet Göktuğ and Acar, Hüseyin and Kırık, Süleyman and Bilgin, Serkan and Ekin, Gizem and Yamanoğlu, Adnan}, keywords={FAST, Ultrasound, Education.}, abstract={Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound training, particularly e-FAST (extended-focused assessment with sonography for trauma), in enhancing the skills of medical students. Methods: Conducted in a tertiary university hospital’s emergency department from February to March 2022, the study involved 30 volunteer students from each year of a 6-year medical program. Following ethics approval, participants underwent a pre-test, a 1-hour theoretical e-FAST training, a practical training, and a post-test. The Rasch model was employed for data analysis. Results: Post-training, there was a notable improvement in students’ understanding of e-FAST, especially in the 2nd and 5th years, indicating significant learning gains. The Wright maps aligned participant abilities and item difficulty levels, confirming the training’s effectiveness. However, the study’s single-center nature and limited sample size are noted as limitations. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that the e-FAST training model enhances medical students’ ultrasound skills. The findings support integrating ultrasound training into medical school curricula, particularly in later years, to improve diagnostic capabilities in future medical practitioners.}, number={1}, publisher={Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi}