Table 4.
Video analysis of physiotherapy non-technical skills observed during the scenario
| Theme | Subtheme | Definition | Frequency/12 scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Situational awareness | 1.1 Gathering informationa, b | Uses the patient’s medical records, charts, and x-ray to ascertain the pertinent information | 12 |
| 1.2 Understanding informationa, b | Verbalises awareness of the situation and evolving physiological status of the patient | 12 | |
| 1.3 Projectionab | Demonstrates an awareness of possible future states (e.g. changes in the physiological states of the patient) | 5 | |
| 1.4 Anticipating future statesa, b | Anticipates possible future states (e.g. changes in the physiological states of the patient) | 3 | |
| 2) Decision-making | 2.1 Considering optionsa, b | Verbalises assessment/interventions/management options relevant to the patient or situation | 12 |
| 2.2 Selecting and communicating optionsab | Selects and communicates options relevant to the patient or situation | 12 | |
| 2.3 Implementing decisionsa, b | Implements decisions appropriately | 12 | |
| 2.4 Reviewing decisionsa, b | Reviews decisions following implementation of intervention or during the handover | 11 | |
| 3) Task management | 3.1 Planning and preparinga,
b
3.2 Flexibility or responding to changea, b |
Appropriately prepares the environment before implementing intervention Adopts a flexible approach to assessment of the patient, responding to changes in the patient’s needs |
11 7 |
| 4) Leadership | 4.1 Setting standardsa, b | Demonstrates an awareness of moving and handling/infection control procedure | 11 |
| 4.2 Maintaining standardsa, b | Adheres to moving and handling policy standards. Adheres to infection control policy in relation to the management of the patient. Raises the awareness of the need for infection control equipment | 7 | |
| 4.3 Supporting othersa, b | Demonstrates supportive attitude towards others in their role/duties/actions relating to the assessment/treatment intervention | 2 | |
| 5) Communication and teamwork | 5.1 Exchanging informationa, b | Demonstrates the ability to exchange verbal/written information with others | 12 |
| 5.2 Establishing a shared understandinga, b | Demonstrates the ability to communicate information to ensure a shared understanding amongst members of the team (e.g. present or via telephone conversation) regarding the patient’s current/evolving status | 7 | |
| 5.3 Co-ordaining team activitiesa, b | Demonstrates the ability to coordinate team activities (e.g. undertaking the lead role in moving and handling, repositioning the patient, suction) | 10 | |
| 5.4 Communicating requirementsa, b | Demonstrates an ability to communicate requirements (e.g. requesting further assistance from other members of the multi-disciplinary team) | 10 | |
| 5.5 Use of a standardised communication tool | Uses a standardised communication tool (e.g. SBAR) when communicating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team | 1 |