Training activity: 5

Details

Plan, design and manufacture a device for dynamic keloid splint scar therapy. Adjust and fit the final splint and provide instruction and aftercare support

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 centred care and support
• Treatment process leading to splint therapy need
• Impact of social and medical history on the device design
• Consent process
• Information requirements to complete the device
• Design requirements and options related to anatomical structures
• Psychological and functional nature of the deformity and its impact on the patient
• Patient expectations
• Limitation of functional prosthetics
• Material selection and retention
• Manufacture protocols and device risk assessment
• Communication with the patient, family and carers
• Patient safety, dignity and confidentiality
• Impact of plan/design on patient quality of life
• Use and care instructions
• Management of patient non-compliance

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Deliver quality patient centred care with the best interests of patients in all elements of practice.
# 2	Outcome Practice in accordance with local and national health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and overall service governance.
# 3	Outcome Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
# 5	Outcome Practice in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of a multidisciplinary team and understand their roles and their impact on patient care and pathway.
# 6	Outcome Perform clinical investigations, formulate treatment plans and manufacture medical devices to a safe clinical standard.
# 8	Outcome Select appropriate biomedical materials and components used in the treatment of patients and the manufacture of custom-made medical devices.
# 9	Outcome Assess and interpret patients’ needs to provide customised treatment dependent on medical, physical, social and psychological requirements.