Training activity information
Details
Prepare patients for an overnight polysomnograph ensuring accuracy of signals and maintain effective communication and patient dignity at all times
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 calibration and quality assurance
- Standard operating procedures
- Contraindications and indications for performing tests
- Informed consent
- Role of the chaperone
- Clinical history
- Electrode placement
- Artefact identification and correction
- Patient safety considerations, including risk assessment
- Safety procedures, infection control and emergency procedures
- Equipment
- Risk assessments and risk mitigation
- Health and safety
- Patient communication
- Patient information
- Communication skills
- Impact of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic background
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Prepare equipment and the environment in order to undertake complex sleep investigations. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Select appropriate investigations based on referral criteria. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Conduct complex sleep investigations. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively with a range of patients ensuring they are aware at all times of the purpose of their visit. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives and the patient experience. |