Training activity information
Details
Produce a one-page briefing on decision support tools for the department
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
- Decision support tool function
- Legislation, regulation and guidance
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 key information should be included in a briefing? What prior knowledge of decision support tools, their benefits, risks, and relevant regulations do you need before creating this briefing? What skills in concise communication are necessary?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain about effectively communicating complex information about digital health tools to colleagues? What is your current understanding of how to tailor information for a specific professional audience?
- Have you discussed with your training officer the intended audience and key messages for the briefing? What challenges might you face in selecting the most relevant information and presenting it concisely? How will you plan your briefing? How do you feel about creating professional communication materials for your department?
In action
- As you plan and write the briefing, what key messages are you prioritising? What decisions are you making about the content, structure, and language to ensure it is concise and informative?
- How effectively are you conveying complex information in a one-page format? What adjustments are you making to ensure clarity and brevity?
- Are certain aspects of the briefing (e.g., explaining technical concepts) requiring more conscious effort than others?
- Are you considering alternative ways to present the information to maximise its impact?
On action
- What key information about decision support tools did you include in your one-page briefing? What decisions did you make about the content and format to ensure it was concise and informative?
- What did you learn about communicating complex information in a clear and brief format? What strategies did you find effective for a one-page briefing? Were there any challenges in selecting the most important information and presenting it concisely? What did you learn from these challenges? How did your understanding of the target audience (the department) influence the content and style of your briefing? Why is effective communication about digital health tools important within a healthcare department?
- What techniques for concise communication would you like to develop further? How will you approach similar briefing tasks in the future? What specific steps will you take to ensure clarity and brevity? What resources or examples of effective briefings could you review to improve your skills?
Beyond action
- Have you revisited your briefing? Considering your subsequent learning about decision support tools and communication strategies, how would you refine your briefing now?
- Did you receive any feedback on your briefing? How did this feedback and your later experiences inform your understanding of effective communication about digital health tools?
- Reviewing your reflections from this and other training activities, what broader lessons have you learned about communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience? What are your next steps for improving your communication skills?
- Have you discussed your briefing with colleagues who read it or who have experience in creating similar documents? Did this provide valuable insights into its effectiveness?
- How has the experience of creating this briefing influenced your approach to other communication tasks, such as presentations or report writing?
- How has your understanding of the importance of clear and concise communication in the context of digital health implementation evolved since this activity? How has your wider practice benefited?
- How might the skills gained from producing this briefing contribute to your future role in disseminating information about digital health initiatives? What transferable skills have you gained, and what further development is needed in your communication skills?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Describe the purpose and function of Decision Support Tools in healthcare. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Appraise the risk and benefits of using Decision Support Tools in clinical practice. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Apply the legislation and regulations applicable to Decision Support Tools. |