Training activity: 10

Details

Perform clinical assessments of patients presenting with suspected sleep disordered breathing

Type

Entrustable training activity (ETA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion. ​

Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.

Considerations

• Patient centred care and support
• Patient dignity
• Infection control
• Consent issues
• Cultural and religious sensitivities
• Role of the chaperone
• Local, national, international guidelines and standards
• Patient history
• Physical examination skills
• Documentation of a patient examination
• The role of inspection of nose, throat, jaw and upper airway
• Scoring tools
• Role of chaperone
• Impact of socioeconomic background
• Health and safety to include
• Patient information

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Identify the causes of common respiratory symptoms, including breathlessness (dyspnoea), wheezing, coughing and chest pain.
# 3	Outcome Perform a clinical assessment of a patient with respiratory disease or a sleep condition ensuring recognition of the deteriorating patient and appropriate methods of escalation where appropriate.
# 4	Outcome Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives, the patient’s experience, quality of life and the wider social impact on the patient and their family.
# 5	Outcome Interpret the results of a clinical assessment and communicate effectively with respiratory scientists and non-respiratory health care colleagues.