Training activity information
Details
Undertake muscle function assessments with patients and report the findings
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
- National and international guidelines
- Equipment quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Regression equations/predicted values for ethnicity or gender
- 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 – oral and written
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. |