Factors associated with level of confidence in biliary PoCUS results
| Factor | χ2 | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency that PoCUS results are used in practice | 3.87 | 0.05 |
| Frequency that PoCUS is performed personally in practice | 6.73 | 0.01 |
| Level of training | 0.03 | 0.88 |
| Previous PoCUS training | 0.73 | 0.39 |
| Awareness of emergency physician use of PoCUS for biliary disease | 0.34 | 0.56 |
| Frequency of referrals for PoCUS-diagnosed biliary disease | 1.36 | 0.24 |
| Perceived sensitivity of PoCUS for cholelithiasis | 7.77 | 0.01 |
| Perceived sensitivity of PoCUS for cholecystitis | 6.57 | 0.01 |
| Concern for variability in emergency physician performing the test | 0.14 | 0.71 |
| Ability to replicate PoCUS test results | 5.82 | 0.02 |
| Availability of formal online report | 3.69 | 0.05 |
PoCUS = point of care ultrasound.