Training on The Operation and Maintenance of Ultrasonography (USG) Equipment for Healthcare Workers to Improve Diagnostic Services at Community Health Centers in South Krembangan Surabaya

Muhammad Ridha Makruf; Andjar  Pudji; Priyambada  Cahya Nugraha; I Dewa Gede Hariwisana

doi:10.35882/ficse.v5i3.150

Authors

Muhammad Ridha Makruf Department of Electomedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkens Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5095-0253
Andjar Pudji Department of Electomedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkens Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5503-6703
Priyambada Cahya Nugraha Department of Electomedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkens Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0198-8458
I Dewa Gede Hariwisana Department of Electomedical Engineering, Poltekkes Kemenkens Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3497-2230

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35882/ficse.v5i3.150

Keywords:

Ultrasonography, Preventive Maintenance, Community Health Center, Diagnostic Service, Equipment Training

Abstract

Ultrasonography (USG) is widely used in primary healthcare because it is non-invasive, radiation-free, affordable, and capable of real-time imaging, particularly for maternal care, abdominal examination, and early disease screening. However, many healthcare workers at Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) have limited competence in operating USG equipment and performing routine preventive maintenance, which leads to suboptimal use of available devices and may compromise diagnostic quality. This community service program aimed to improve healthcare workers’ knowledge and practical skills in the proper operation and preventive maintenance of USG equipment. A one-day educational-participatory approach was implemented at the South Krembangan Community Health Center, Surabaya, combining lectures, interactive discussions, demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, and a preventive maintenance workshop. Fifteen participants, comprising general practitioners, midwives, nurses, and electromedical technicians, were recruited through purposive sampling. Effectiveness was evaluated using a 20-item knowledge test in a one-group pretest-posttest design, a 30-indicator practical competency checklist, and a satisfaction questionnaire, and the data were analyzed descriptively. Mean knowledge scores rose from 61.8 before training to 90.7 afterward, an improvement of 46.8%, with reduced score variation indicating more consistent understanding. In the practical assessment, 80% of participants attained the “Excellent” category and the remaining 20% the “Good” category, and none required additional basic training. Participants also reported high satisfaction with both the theoretical and practical components of the program. In conclusion, the training substantially improved participants’ competence in operating and maintaining USG equipment, thereby supporting better diagnostic services at primary healthcare facilities. Continuous mentoring and periodic competency evaluation are recommended to sustain these outcomes.

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