Training activity information
Details
Complete and write up your project: discuss the conclusion of your project with your training officer/workplace supervisor
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
- Literature and evidence base
- Methodology
- Data analysis
- Sharing findings
- Stakeholder and patient involvement
- Patient centred care
- Evaluating success and sharing good practice
- Setting objectives and monitoring progress
- Effective communication
- Reflective practice
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 specific knowledge related to statistical techniques, ethical compliance, or adherence to reporting guidelines do you need to review before finalising the write-up?
- What possible challenges do you anticipate in critically analysing data, interpreting complex results, or summarising findings in the context of clinical practice?
In action
- Are you ensuring the critical analysis and interpretation of data accurately draws conclusions using appropriate methods?
- Are you actively evaluating and summarising the findings in the context of the existing literature and application to clinical practice as you draft the summary?
- How are you adjusting the write-up or discussion points based on identifying any biases or limitations encountered during the final review of the project?
On action
- What were the key conclusions of the project, and what were the main points discussed with your training officer regarding the application of findings to clinical practice?
- What specific skills did you develop or improve during the process of finalising the project, such as synthesis, critical evaluation, or adherence to reporting guidelines?
- What specific actions or ‘next steps’ will you now take to address any development areas identified, particularly regarding managing ethical requirements or critically evaluating biases?
Beyond action
- How has successfully undertaking a project from conception to timely completion shaped your overall capability and professionalism?
- How will the skills gained in critically analysing and interpreting data and summarising findings support your professional development in other training activities, such as writing reports or communication skills?
- How will you apply this knowledge to ensure your future practice continually contributes to the improvement of patient care through research, service evaluation, or audit?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Undertake a project to answer a healthcare related question, from conception to timely completion in accordance with ethical and research governance regulations, drawing on expert advice where necessary and involving patients and service users. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Critically analyse and interpret data using appropriate methods and statistical techniques and draw conclusions. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Critically evaluate and summarise the findings of the project in the context of the literature and application to clinical practice, identifying biases and limitations, using reporting guidelines where appropriate. |