Abstract Background: Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a non-invasive tool for monitoring inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), offering high diagnostic accuracy and greater patient convenience than gastrointestinal endoscopy. The present study evaluated the feasibility of a mastery learning approach in Indonesia’s inaugural IUS workshop to enhance skill acquisition among physicians. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 37 physicians who participated in a two-day IUS workshop employing a mastery learning approach that included flipped learning, lectures, a pre-test, hands-on sessions with real-time feedback, and a post-test. Skill acquisition was assessed using standardized checklists for scanning the sigmoid colon and terminal ileum, with pre- and post-test performance evaluated against a minimum passing standard (MPS) established by expert faculties. Data was analyzed using SPSS with appropriate statistical tests to determine learning outcomes and effect sizes. Results: 34 out of 37 participants completed the workshop and skill assessment. Significant improvements were observed in both sigmoid colon and terminal ileum ultrasound scores after training (P < 0.001), with effect sizes of r = 0.89 and r = 0.86, respectively. The MPS was achieved by 67.65% of participants for the sigmoid colon and 50% for the terminal ileum. Conclusion: A mastery learning–based workshop significantly enhanced IUS skill acquisition among internists and gastroenterologists. Based on the MPS criteria, approximately one-third of participants would require additional training for sigmoid colon scanning, while about half would benefit from further training in terminal ileum scanning.
Inflammatory bowel disease ; Ultrasonography ; Education ; Medical ; Continuing

Background/Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated modifications to allow the safe practice of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled physician members of the Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy. We used an online self-administered questionnaire disseminated via social media. The 32-item survey determined the baseline characteristics of the participants, characteristics of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices, involvement of the physicians in the management of COVID-19, and overall impact of the pandemic on practice. All collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The 200 participants in this study had a median age of 50 (34–76) years. Modifications in clinical gastroenterology practice were frequently reported in the outpatient (95.5%) and inpatient (100%) settings. All participants reported changes in the gastrointestinal endoscopy practice patterns. Of the participants, 86.0% were working in high-risk zones, and several of them reported inadequate protective personal equipment (34.0%). The median overall impact score of the pandemic on practice was 9 (2–10). Conclusions Physicians practicing clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy in Indonesia work in high-risk settings. Modifications in clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices are prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background/Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated modifications to allow the safe practice of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled physician members of the Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy. We used an online self-administered questionnaire disseminated via social media. The 32-item survey determined the baseline characteristics of the participants, characteristics of clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices, involvement of the physicians in the management of COVID-19, and overall impact of the pandemic on practice. All collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The 200 participants in this study had a median age of 50 (34–76) years. Modifications in clinical gastroenterology practice were frequently reported in the outpatient (95.5%) and inpatient (100%) settings. All participants reported changes in the gastrointestinal endoscopy practice patterns. Of the participants, 86.0% were working in high-risk zones, and several of them reported inadequate protective personal equipment (34.0%). The median overall impact score of the pandemic on practice was 9 (2–10). Conclusions Physicians practicing clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy in Indonesia work in high-risk settings. Modifications in clinical gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy practices are prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic.