Training activity information
Details
Produce a process map of the patient pathway for spinal surgeries through the service from referral to dissemination and archival of report. Present this to an appropriate non-expert group for example a patient interest group, PPI group or other healthcare professionals who do not work in IONM.
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 are the intended outcomes?
- How will producing this map help you demonstrate understanding of patient pathways?
- How will the presentation to a non-expert group demonstrate your professional communication?
What do you anticipate learning?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain regarding the logistical flow of a patient through the IONM service?
- How will you tailor your explanation of complex technical stages for an audience such as a patient interest or PPI group?
What actions will you take in preparation?
- Which resources, such as local referral protocols or archival guidelines, will you consult to ensure your map is accurate?
- How do you feel about presenting specialist scientific concepts to a non-scientific audience?
In action
What are you doing?
- How are you currently tailoring the technical stages of the IONM service (from referral to archival) for your non-expert audience?
- What decisions are you making about which visual elements of the process map will best illustrate the patient’s experience?
How are you progressing?
- How effective is your presentation style in maintaining the engagement of the PPI or patient interest group?
- What challenges are you facing when explaining the dissemination and archival of specialist reports without using overly technical jargon?
How are you adapting?
- Are you adjusting your explanations in real-time based on the questions or reactions you are receiving from the group?
- What support do you need in this moment to clarify a complex medicolegal or administrative step in the pathway?
On action
What did you notice?
- What were the key stages you identified in the patient pathway, and what was the reaction of the non-expert group to your presentation?
What did you learn from the activity?
- What did you learn about tailoring complex technical information for an audience such as a patient interest or PPI group?
- Were there any unexpected questions from the group that highlighted gaps in how the pathway is currently communicated to patients?
- How does the ability to explain the dissemination and archival of reports contribute to your professional practice as a specialist scientist?
What will you take from the experience moving forward?
- How can you apply the communication techniques you used in this presentation to your future in-person assessments?
- What resources might you need to further develop your skills in presenting specialist scientific concepts to a wider audience?
Beyond action
Have you revisited the experiences?
- As you revisit your presentation to the non-expert group, has your perspective on how to tailor specialist information changed as you have interacted with more patients in post-operative clinics?
How have these experiences impacted upon your current practice?
- How has the experience of mapping the service from referral to archival supported your readiness for the Observed Communication Event (OCE) where you must obtain a detailed follow-up on an IONM patient?
How might these experiences contribute towards your future practice?
- What communication and leadership skills did you develop by presenting to a non-expert audience?
- How are you using these to advocate for patient-centred care within the multidisciplinary team?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe patient pathways for those undergoing intraoperative neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective and professional communication. |