Improving Agreement in Ultrasound Evaluation of Polycystic Ovaries
Author Information
Author(s): Lujan Marla E, Chizen Donna R, Peppin Andrew K, Kriegler Stefan, Leswick David A, Bloski Terri G, Pierson Roger A
Primary Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Hypothesis
Can a training workshop reduce inter-observer variation in the evaluation of ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries?
Conclusion
Reliability in evaluating ultrasonographic features of polycystic ovaries can be significantly improved following participation in a training workshop.
Supporting Evidence
- Inter-observer agreement improved for FNPS, largest follicle diameter, ovarian volume, follicle distribution pattern, and presence of a CL after the workshop.
- Before the workshop, inter-observer agreement was moderate to poor.
- Training led to a significant increase in agreement among observers.
Takeaway
Doctors can get better at looking at ultrasound pictures of polycystic ovaries if they go to a special training class.
Methodology
Thirty women with PCOS underwent transvaginal ultrasound evaluations by six observers before and after a training workshop.
Limitations
The study only assessed inter-observer agreement and did not evaluate the clinical outcomes of improved agreement.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 18 to 35 diagnosed with PCOS.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.0001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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