Training activity information
Details
Provide pressure biofeedback therapy and pelvic floor re-education to patients, adapting approach to the patient’s symptoms
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
- Patient centred care and support
- Pressure biofeedback therapy using an anorectal catheter
- Range of pelvic floor re-education techniques
- Range of disorders
- Patient communication, with sensitivity to a patient’s individual anxieties and emotions
- The principles of valid informed consent and confirming ongoing consent
- Scope of practice and where to seek advice
- The principles of dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
- Local infection control training, policies and procedures, including handwashing, disposal of waste and use of PPE
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply advanced history taking skills to explore a patient’s more complex social history with compassion and empathy. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Provide pelvic floor re-education and pressure biofeedback therapy. |