Training activity information
Details
Critically review the introduction of a new medical technology, or a mass equipment replacement programme, within the organisation
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
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder communication
- Scheduling
- Safety considerations
- Technical and clinical training requirements
- Patient pathway
- Installation planning
- Integration with local systems and protocols
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 criteria can be used to critically review the introduction of new technology or a replacement programme?
- What was the new medical technology or equipment replacement programme?
- What were the intended goals and objectives of its introduction?
- What data or information is available about its implementation and impact?
- Who were the key stakeholders involved?
- What insights do you hope to gain about the challenges and successes of implementing new technologies in a healthcare organisation?
- What do you already know about change management and technology adoption in healthcare?
- Will you identify relevant documentation, reports, or evaluations related to the introduction?
- Will you seek to speak with individuals involved in the process?
- Have you discussed the specific technology or programme you will review with your training officer?
In action
- While reviewing the introduction, what aspects of the process are you focusing on (e.g., planning, implementation, impact)?
- Why are these your initial priorities?
- What criteria are you using to critically evaluate the introduction or programme?
- Are these criteria being applied intuitively or through a more structured approach?
- As you identify strengths and weaknesses, how is this influencing your overall assessment?
- Are there any alternative interpretations you are considering?
On action
- Summarise the key aspects of the technology introduction or equipment replacement programme you reviewed and your main findings.
- What criteria did you use to critically review the introduction or programme?
- What worked well and what could have been improved?
- How did you analyse the impact of the new technology or equipment on the organisation?
- Were there any unexpected successes or challenges in the implementation process?
- How does the ability to critically review technology implementation contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare?
- What aspects of critically reviewing technology implementation could you refine?
- How will you approach future reviews of technology adoption?
- What are your next steps in learning more about change management and project evaluation in healthcare?
- What resources (e.g., evaluation frameworks, case studies) would be beneficial?
Beyond action
- Have you been involved in or observed other technology introductions or replacement programmes since this DTA?
- Have you compared your critical review with other evaluations of similar initiatives?
- Have you considered the actual outcomes and impact of the technology introduction/replacement you reviewed?
- How has this experience influenced your ability to critically analyse and evaluate the implementation of new technologies?
- Have you applied the skills of critical review in other areas, such as evaluating research papers or service changes?
- Has your understanding of the complexities and challenges of technology adoption in healthcare evolved?
- What skills related to critical thinking, evaluation, and understanding of organisational change did you develop?
- How has this experience informed your perspective on the successful integration of new technologies into healthcare practice?
- What actions will you take to further develop your critical appraisal skills in the context of healthcare technology?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 9 |
Outcome
Critically appraise, summarise and present evidence to support the case for change. |
| # 10 |
Outcome
Evaluate service changes and relate the change to potential benefits to patient care and the wider healthcare system. |