Training activity information

Details

Plan and perform a video urodynamic test for patients with:

  • Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
  • Non–neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction

Considerations

  • Patient centred care and support
  • Multidisciplinary team working roles and responsibilities
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Range of diagnostic testing
  • Patient history
  • Referral pathways
  • Patient safety
  • Catherisation
  • Parameters for testing
  • Managing risks to patient
  • Deteriorating patient physiological observations emergency protocols
  • The principles of dignity, privacy and confidentiality
  • Local, national and international guidelines and standards
  • Patient handling or physical adjustments
  • Documentation and record keeping

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Identify and assess when video urodynamic diagnostic testing is appropriate.

# 3 Outcome

Perform video urodynamic tests in a range of patients, tailoring it to the patient and answering urodynamic questions.

# 4 Outcome

Employ effective, compassionate communication skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team.

# 6 Outcome

Evaluate current practice in line with guidelines and standards and mitigate risks presented to patients and colleagues.