Training activity information
Details
Select and present a patient pathway to a multidisciplinary team/colleagues for a patient you have seen from one of the conditions: Hypoxic brain injury Status epilepticus Altered mental state of unexplained cause Subarachnoid haemorrhage Encephalitis Traumatic brain injury
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 do you need to know about the typical patient pathway for a patient with the chosen condition from admission to discharge or transfer in the intensive care setting? What is the role of EEG at different stages of this patient pathway, including initial assessment, monitoring, and prognostication? Who are the key members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of these patients, and what are their roles and perspectives? What information do you need to effectively present the patient pathway to colleagues, including relevant clinical details, EEG findings, and management decisions?
- What do you hope to learn about multidisciplinary team working and the role of EEG within a patient’s journey? How do you anticipate improving your understanding of the complexities of patient management in critical neurological conditions and the contribution of neurophysiology? What do you hope to learn about communicating effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including presenting information clearly and concisely and understanding different professional perspectives? What challenges do you foresee in selecting and presenting a patient pathway, and how do you plan to learn from these challenges to improve your presentation skills and understanding of patient flow?
- Discuss potential patient cases for this activity with your training officer and seek guidance on key aspects of their pathway. Review the medical records of the chosen patient to understand their journey, investigations, and management. Research the typical patient pathway for the selected condition, including relevant guidelines and protocols. Plan the structure and content of your presentation, considering the audience and the key learning points you want to convey.
In action
- How are you approaching the selection of the patient pathway and the preparation of your presentation for the multidisciplinary team? Why are you choosing to highlight specific aspects of the patient’s journey? What decisions are you making about the structure and content of your presentation to effectively communicate the key stages and considerations of the pathway to your audience? What aspects of selecting and presenting a patient pathway feel more straightforward, and what requires more careful planning and consideration of the multidisciplinary team’s perspectives?
- How effectively are you identifying and articulating the critical steps and decision points within the chosen patient pathway? What challenges are you facing in synthesising the relevant information and structuring it into a clear and concise presentation? What can you learn about multidisciplinary communication and the typical pathways for patients with these critical neurological conditions as you prepare and deliver your presentation? How does this task connect to your understanding of the broader clinical management and collaborative care of these patients?
- Are there alternative ways you could present the information to better engage the multidisciplinary team and facilitate discussion? What potential questions or differing viewpoints might your colleagues raise, and how are you preparing to address them? Are you ensuring your presentation is clear, concise, and effectively communicates the key aspects of the patient pathway and the role of EEG within it?
On action
- Describe the patient pathway you selected and presented. What key information did you include in your presentation to the multidisciplinary team/colleagues? How did you ensure your presentation was clear, concise, and relevant to the audience? What was the response of the multidisciplinary team/colleagues to your presentation?
- What did you learn about the typical patient pathway for the condition you presented? Did you gain insights into the roles and responsibilities of different members of the multidisciplinary team in managing these patients? What did you learn about effectively communicating patient information to colleagues?
- How will you apply your understanding of patient pathways to future multidisciplinary team discussions? What areas for development have you identified in your presentation and communication skills? What ‘next steps’ will you take to enhance your ability to select and present patient pathways effectively?
Beyond action
- Have you had further opportunities to present patient pathways to multidisciplinary teams or colleagues? Have you reflected on the feedback you received during your initial presentation and applied it to subsequent presentations? Have you observed other healthcare professionals presenting patient pathways and noted effective communication strategies?
- Has your understanding of the importance of clear and concise communication when presenting patient information to a multidisciplinary team improved? Are you more confident in selecting relevant information and tailoring your presentation to the audience? How has this experience enhanced your understanding of the roles of different healthcare professionals in the management of these critically ill patients?
- What skills in communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning did you develop through this presentation activity? How will these skills be valuable in your future interactions with multidisciplinary teams and in contributing to effective patient care?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication skills with all stakeholders including patients and the multidisciplinary team. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Appraise the evidence base for EEG use in critically ill patients. |