Abstract P90 Table 1
Pre-course score (mean±SD out of 5)Post-course score (mean±SD out of 5)DifferenceSignificance (paired t-test)
Ability to identify airway anatomy2.55±0.693.40±0.70+18%p=0.004
Ability to identify mucosal abnormalities2.27±0.793.50±0.71+25%p=0.001
Ability to describe secretions and other airway abnormalities2.55±0.823.10±0.88+11%p=0.052
Ability to manoeuvre the flexible bronchoscope2.64±1.033.90±0.57+25%p=0.006
Ability to do a BAL through the flexible scope2.30±0.823.70±0.82+28%p<0.001
Ability to use a brush through the flexible bronchoscope1.73±0.903.50±0.53+35%p<0.001
Ability to use biopsy forceps through the scope1.64±0.813.70±0.67+41%p<0.001
I would now feel comfortable performing this case in patient1.50±0.553.56±0.88+41%p=0.022