Training activity information
Details
Analyse results, interpret and produce written report for urethral pressure profilometry investigation
Considerations
Considerations are suggestions about what may be useful for the trainee to think about while undertaking a training activity. They should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to demonstrate or provide evidence for each of the considerations listed.
- Local, national and international guidelines and standards for ambulatory urodynamics, including use of terminology and acronyms
- Identification of artefacts, and how to adapt analysis accordingly
- Normal and abnormal ranges of results for male and female patients
- Local protocol for reporting UPP
- Calculation of parameters
- Reporting anomalies or deviations from protocol during the investigations
- Replication of symptoms during investigation, including appropriate provocation
- Disseminate results to relevant referring clinicians
- Authority level for provision of results
- Record keeping and documentation
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Interpret data and produce high quality reports for advanced urodynamic studies, including being able to differentiate between artefact and physiological events. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Employ effective, compassionate communication skills with patients and the multidisciplinary team. |