Training activity information
Details
Communicate your project conclusions to a:
- Scientific audience
- Lay audience
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
- Methods of communication
- Effective communication
- Evaluating success and sharing good practice
- Sharing findings
- Responsibility to share knowledge
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 are the intended outcomes of communicating these complex conclusions to different audiences?
- What key differences in language, context, and technical detail will be necessary when communicating findings to a scientific audience versus a lay audience?
- What challenges do you anticipate in simplifying complex methodology or statistical conclusions for a lay audience while maintaining accuracy and ensuring appropriate patient involvement?
In action
- As you present to the scientific audience, are you ensuring adherence to professional reporting guidelines and providing the necessary technical depth?
- As you present to the lay audience, are you actively monitoring their understanding and adjusting your explanation or terminology accordingly?
- Are you actively thinking about how to effectively communicate the project’s implications for patient care in a way that resonates with both audiences?
On action
- What were the key themes, questions, and levels of engagement received from the scientific audience and the lay audience?
- What specific skills did you develop or utilise in tailoring the critical analysis into two distinct communication styles?
- What actions will you take to improve your future communication techniques, particularly regarding translating complex scientific findings for non-specialist groups?
Beyond action
- How has this experience enhanced your ability to act as an effective communicator and ambassador for Healthcare Science?
- How will the transferable skills gained in synthesising complex findings and adapting communication style contribute to your future interactions within multi-professional teams?
- What strategies will you continue to employ in your future role to effectively communicate the value and impact of scientific work to the wider community and patients?
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. |