Training activity information
Details
Obtain a paediatric patient history under supervision, for two of the following gastrointestinal physiology investigations:
- Anorectal physiology
- Oesophageal manometry
- Ambulatory studies
- Breath testing, including SIBO, LI and FI
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 symptomology
- The principles of dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Questioning techniques and adapting for age
- Parental involvement
- Indications and contraindications of testing
- Safeguarding
- Local and national standards
- Types of investigation tests
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Scope of practice
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply the requirements for performing specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations in a range of patients including paediatrics. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform a range of the specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including safe intubation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in a variety of adult and paediatric patient conditions. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Employ compassionate communication with patients to obtain informed consent ensuring patient comprehension. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of equipment, identifying and managing faults, out of specification results and artefacts which may result in an inaccurate study being performed. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Identify the range of disorders diagnosed by advanced gastrointestinal investigations, the implications for the patient, impact their quality of life, potential treatments and the differential diagnosis. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Plan and perform gastrointestinal investigations in paediatrics, adapting practice to consider the practicalities and emotional aspects including age of the child, parental input, guardianship and external factors such as social services. |