Training activity information
Details
Undertake bronchial challenge tests with patients and provide a report of the findings
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
- National and international guidelines
- Equipment quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Regression equations/predicted values for ethnicity or gender
- Impact of socioeconomic background
- Underlying pathologies
- Informed consent
- Clinical history
- Range of equipment and consumables available
- Risk assessments and risk mitigation
- Health and safety
- Patient communication
- Patient information
- Communication skills
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Prepare equipment and the environment in order to undertake advanced respiratory diagnostic investigations. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Prepare patients to undergo advanced respiratory diagnostic investigations. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Perform a range of advanced diagnostic investigations safely, including respiratory muscle function testing, bronchial challenge testing and polysomnographic sleep study. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Generate reports and answer clinical questions using the results of investigations, other physiological parameters and patient history. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Employ effective communication skills and compassion with a range of patients enabling patients to understand their treatment pathway. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience. |