A. B. Gardiner A.B.Gardiner@hull.ac.uk
Results of the United Kingdoms first pilot study for nonmedical endoscopy practitioners
Gardiner, A. B.
Authors
Abstract
Spencer and Ready published the first description of nonmedically qualified endoscopists in 1977 [Dis Colon Rectum 1977; 20: 94]. Since then there has been an explosion of interest in this concept. Duthie et al. [Gut 1998; 43: 711] first described Nurse Endoscopy (NE) in the UK in 1998. In recent years, endoscopy services in England have been subject to review as a consequence of perceived inadequacies in service provision and delivery. Increasing pressure on endoscopic services led the Modernisation Agency to commission a pilot study evaluating nontraditional individuals to practice flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS). A science graduate, basic grade nurse and nonclinical member of staff were successfully trained. As a result, a second pilot scheme was introduced, whereby nine nonmedically qualified individuals received education and training in FS. A curriculum was designed, developed and implemented to create an endoscopic practitioner (EP) who was both safe and competent to undertake FS. The student backgrounds included administration, health-care assistants, phlebotomist, junior doctor assistant and clinical physiologist. In the context of academic achievement, prescribed learning outcomes were achieved at a rate of 93% (101 from 108) of success in first attempt at assessment. In terms of practical achievement, each student demonstrated competency in FS. The curriculum designed provides a suitable framework to develop individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required for safe, competent practice within FS. This indicates that the curriculum provides a broad range of learning, teaching and assessment strategies befitting to a range of individuals.
Citation
Gardiner, A. B. (2009). Results of the United Kingdoms first pilot study for nonmedical endoscopy practitioners. Colorectal Disease, 11(2), 208-214. doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01555.x
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 3, 2008 |
Online Publication Date | May 4, 2008 |
Publication Date | 2009-02 |
Journal | COLORECTAL DISEASE |
Print ISSN | 1462-8910 |
Electronic ISSN | 1463-1318 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 208-214 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01555.x |
Keywords | Flexible sigmoidoscopy; Non-medical endoscopy; Endoscopy training |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/391669 |
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