Training activity information
Details
Take part in the management of community acquired infectious diseases for groups that have been under-served and/or have experienced health inequality
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.
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 challenges in managing community-acquired infections in under-served populations and those experiencing health inequality are you aiming to understand?
- What is your current knowledge about health inequalities and their impact on infectious disease management?
- What factors might contribute to these inequalities, and what approaches might be used to address them?
- How will you prepare for this activity (e.g., researching relevant literature, discussing with professionals working with these groups)?
- What ethical considerations might be important, and how will you approach them? How do you feel about engaging with issues of health inequality in infectious disease management?
In action
- What are you doing? What specific actions are you taking to support the management of these cases (e.g., communicating with patients, providing resources, collaborating with community services)?
- Why are these actions important in this context?
- What decisions are you making in your interactions and support?
- What aspects of this work feel intuitive, and what requires more sensitivity and awareness?
- How are you progressing with the activity?
- Are the management strategies being effectively implemented?
- What challenges are you observing in addressing health inequalities in this context (e.g., access to care, cultural factors)?
- What are you learning about the specific needs of these under-served populations?
- How does this experience relate to your understanding of public health and social determinants of health?
- How are you adapting to the situation?
- Are you tailoring your communication and support to the specific needs and circumstances of the individuals and communities involved?
- Are you seeking guidance on culturally appropriate approaches?
- Are you reflecting on the ethical considerations of working with vulnerable populations?
On action
- Summarise the specific community acquired infectious diseases and the under-served group(s) involved in the management you participated in.
- What were the key challenges or considerations in managing infectious diseases within this context of health inequality?
- Describe the actions and strategies employed in the management process.
- What did you learn about the epidemiology and aetiology of infectious diseases in under-served populations?
- What skills in understanding and addressing health inequalities in the context of infectious disease management did you develop or improve?
- Were there any unexpected complexities or insights gained during this experience? What did you learn from them?
- How does this experience relate to the requirements of post-programme practice, particularly regarding awareness of health inequalities?
- What areas for continued learning about health inequalities and their impact on infectious disease management have been identified?
- How can you apply the insights gained from this experience to your future practice and interactions with diverse patient populations?
- What actions will you take to further your understanding of health inequalities and culturally competent practice?
- What support or resources might be beneficial for developing your knowledge and skills in this area?
Beyond action
- Reflect on your participation in the management of community-acquired infectious diseases in under-served or health-inequality experiencing groups.
- What were the specific challenges and considerations in this context?
- Compare this experience with other aspects of your training. How has it influenced your understanding of health inequalities and their impact on infectious disease management?
- What further insights have you gained about addressing health inequalities in the context of infectious diseases?
- Have you discussed these experiences with colleagues or professionals who work with these populations?
- Have these discussions broadened your understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact?
- Consider how this DTA has heightened your awareness of health inequalities and the need for tailored approaches in managing infectious diseases in diverse populations.
- How has your sensitivity to the needs of under-served populations and those experiencing health inequality influenced your current practice and interactions?
- What transferable skills, such as communication across diverse groups and an understanding of social determinants of health, have you developed?
- What steps will you take to further develop your awareness and skills in addressing health inequalities in the management of infectious diseases in your future professional role?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in partnership with health protection and field services teams in the routine management of infectious diseases and surveillance of notifiable pathogens and diseases and in response to outbreaks and incidents |