Training activity information
Details
Identify applications and potential applications of AI in the local environment, reflect on application and benefit in moving healthcare forward
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
- Areas of practice where AI is implemented
- Patient applications
- Guidance and policy
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 areas or processes in your local environment could potentially benefit from AI? What are some existing applications of AI in healthcare more broadly that might be transferable?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain about the practical relevance and potential impact of AI on healthcare delivery in your specific context?
- How will this activity develop your ability to identify opportunities for technological innovation and assess their potential benefits?
- What is your current awareness of AI applications in healthcare and the specific challenges and opportunities within your local environment?
- Discuss with your training officer potential areas within your department or organisation where AI could be beneficial.
- Research existing AI applications in similar healthcare settings.
- Consider how to evaluate the ‘benefit in moving healthcare forward’ – what criteria should be used (e.g., efficiency, patient outcomes, cost-effectiveness, safety)?
- How do you feel about exploring and reflecting on potential future applications of technology in healthcare?
In action
- How are you approaching the identification of current and potential AI applications in your local healthcare setting? What areas are you exploring initially?
- What decisions are you making about which applications to focus on for your reflection on their benefits?
- Which aspects of identifying applications (e.g., current implementations, future possibilities, potential benefits, challenges) feel more straightforward, and which require more in-depth consideration?
- How effectively are you discovering existing and potential uses of AI within your local environment?
- What challenges are you facing in understanding the details or impact of these applications?
- What insights are you gaining about the practical ways AI can contribute to moving healthcare forward within your specific context?
- How does this identification and reflection activity relate to your broader understanding of healthcare innovation and technology adoption?
- If you are struggling to identify a sufficient range of applications, what alternative approaches could you take (e.g., discussions with colleagues, literature review of local initiatives)?
- Do you need to seek further information or clarification about specific AI applications to accurately reflect on their benefits?
- Are you ensuring that your reflections are grounded in a realistic understanding of your local healthcare environment and the potential of AI?
On action
- Describe the existing and potential AI applications you identified in your local healthcare environment. What were the key benefits you identified for implementing these applications? What challenges or barriers might exist for their successful implementation?
- What new insights did you gain into the practical applications and potential impact of AI in your specific healthcare setting? Were there any unexpected areas where AI could be beneficial? What did you learn from these observations? How did this activity enhance your ability to think strategically about the role of AI in advancing healthcare? How will this understanding inform your contributions to the adoption of AI in your future practice?
- What specific AI applications in your local environment warrant further investigation? How will you apply your understanding of the benefits and challenges of AI implementation in future discussions and projects? What actions will you take to stay informed about AI developments relevant to your local healthcare setting? What support or resources might you need to further explore potential AI applications and their benefits?
- Have you identified any applications or potential applications of AI that make you feel uncomfortable? Can you explain why?
Beyond action
- Have you reviewed the applications of AI you identified and your reflections on their benefits? Have any of the potential applications you identified been implemented or further explored in your local environment since this training activity? What were the outcomes?
- Has this training activity made you more aware of opportunities to leverage AI to improve healthcare within your specific context? How has this exercise influenced your thinking about innovation and the future of healthcare in your field?
- What transferable skills (e.g., identifying opportunities for improvement, considering the impact of technology, strategic thinking) did you develop that will be valuable in future service development or innovation initiatives? How might you actively contribute to the exploration and implementation of AI solutions in your workplace in the future?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Critically appraise the application of AI and machine learning in healthcare. |