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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2026; 16(2): 113663
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.113663
Published online Jun 20, 2026. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.113663
Table 3 Normal interpretation of diaphragmatic measurements for trainer and trainee, n (%)
| Try 1 | Try 2 | Try 3 | Try 4 | Try 5 | ||
| Right DTF at ZOA (n = 13) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 13 (100) | 8 (61.5) | 8 (61.5) | 5 (38.5) | 11 (84.6) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 12 (92.3) | 8 (61.5) | 7 (53.8) | 6 (46.2) | 11 (84.6) | |
| P value | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Right DTF at mid-axillary line (n = 13) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 8 (61.5) | 6 (46.2) | 7 (53.8) | 9 (69.2) | 10 (76.9) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 10 (76.9) | 6 (46.2) | 7 (53.8) | 10 (76.9) | 10 (76.9) | |
| P value | 0.6728 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Right excursion (n = 12) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 7 (58.3) | 6 (50.0) | 6 (50.0) | 5 (41.7) | 9 (75.0) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 9 (75.0) | 8 (66.7) | 6 (50.0) | 5 (41.7) | 9 (75.0) | |
| P value | 0.6668 | 0.6802 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Left DTF at ZOA (n = 13) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 9 (69.2) | 10 (76.9) | 10 (76.9) | 9 (69.2) | 9 (69.2) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 9 (69.2) | 11 (84.6) | 10 (76.9) | 9 (69.2) | 9 (69.2) | |
| P value | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Left DTF at mid-axillary line (n = 12) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 6 (50.0) | 6 (50.0) | 6 (50.0) | 10 (83.3) | 7 (58.3) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 7 (58.3) | 8 (66.7) | 7 (58.3) | 11 (91.7) | 8 (66.7) | |
| P value | 1 | 0.6802 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Left excursion (n = 12) | Trainee with normal interpretation | 10 (83.3) | 6 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 6 (50.0) | 10 (83.3) |
| Trainer with normal interpretation | 10 (83.3) | 6 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 6 (50.0) | 10 (83.3) | |
| P value | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
- Citation: Ng KWP, See KC. Basic diaphragm ultrasound training: Curriculum implementation and learning trajectory among diaphragm ultrasound naive trainees. World J Methodol 2026; 16(2): 113663
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v16/i2/113663.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v16.i2.113663