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Table 3 Barriers identified to be hindering curricular development and implementation

From: Critical care ultrasound training: a survey exploring the “education gap” between potential and reality in Canada

 

Critical barrier

Major barrier

Minor barrier

No barrier

Lack of time for an educator

3 (27%)

4 (36%)

3 (27%)

1 (9%)

Lack of academic support

3 (27%)

1 (9%)

6 (55%)

1 (9%)

Difficulty identifying a local expert

1 (9%)

3 (27%)

3 (27%)

4 (36%)

Inadequate ability to supervise

1 (9%)

6 (55%)

1 (9%)

3 (27%)

Collaboration with others

1 (9%)

1 (9%)

3 (27%)

6 (55%)

Lack of formal curriculum

0

2 (18%)

4 (36%)

5 (45%)

Lack of fellow time

0

1 (9%)

5 (45%)

5 (45%)

Number of scans required

0

1 (9%)

4 (36%)

6 (55%)

Lack of equipment

0

1 (9%)

0

10 (91%)