Training activity information
Details
Review a change to bioinformatics practice and assess its success and appraise the change process
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Adaptation of local processes
- Change control procedures
- Parameter for measuring success
- Traceability of the implemented change
- Continuous improvement
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What change in bioinformatics practice will you be reviewing? What criteria will you use to assess its success and appraise the change process?
- How will you develop your critical appraisal skills? What factors contribute to the successful implementation of changes in practice?
- Will you identify a specific change in bioinformatics practice to review? Will you gather information about the implementation and outcomes of this change? Have you discussed potential changes to review with your training officer?
In action
- What specific change to bioinformatics practice are you reviewing? What criteria are you using to assess its success? How are you appraising the change process? What data are you collecting?
- Are you able to gather relevant information about the change and its implementation? Are you identifying indicators of success or areas for improvement? Is your appraisal of the process revealing any key lessons?
- If you are struggling to measure the success of the change, are you considering alternative metrics? If your initial appraisal doesn’t provide clear insights, are you exploring different perspectives or seeking additional information?
On action
- Describe the change to bioinformatics practice you reviewed. What were the intended outcomes of this change? How did you assess the success of the change and appraise the process of its implementation? What were your key findings?
- What criteria did you use to assess the success of the change? What factors did you consider when appraising the change process (e.g., communication, stakeholder involvement, impact)? Were there any unexpected outcomes or challenges associated with the change? What did you learn from these? How did your analysis of the change and its process (‘reflect-in-action’) lead to your assessment? How does the ability to review changes in practice contribute to continuous improvement in bioinformatics services?
- What aspects of change management and evaluation do you want to understand better? How can you apply these skills to contribute to the effective implementation of future changes? What specific actions / ‘next steps’ will you now take to enhance your knowledge in this area? What support or resources might you need to further develop your understanding of change management principles?
Beyond action
- Have you had the opportunity to review other changes in bioinformatics practice? How did the skills of assessment and appraisal you developed in this training activity help you in those reviews?
- What criteria did you use to assess the success of the change and appraise the change process in this training activity?
- How has your understanding of change management principles in a healthcare setting evolved since this experience?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Critically appraise new technologies and methods objectively. |