RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Evaluating the impact of teaching sessions on NHS values to foundation doctors: a thematic analysis of participants' reflections
JF Future Healthcare Journal
JO Future Healthc J
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP e277
OP e282
DO 10.7861/fhj.2020-0055
VO 8
IS 2
A1 Linda Watkins
A1 Sarita Sochart
A1 Paul Baker
YR 2021
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/8/2/e277.abstract
AB Background The Francis report highlighted the role of culture and values within the NHS. How to effectively teach the values of the NHS constitution remains unanswered. We evaluated NHS values training delivered to foundation doctors.Methods Standardised training was delivered to foundation doctors throughout the school. Post-session reflective forms were voluntarily completed by participants. Reflections over a 2-year period were analysed and thematic qualitative analysis performed.Results One-hundred and thirty-one reflections were analysed. Common words included patients, caring and communication. Many themes were patient focused including ‘advocating for patients / patient-centred care’, ‘patient safety’ and ‘small things = big difference’. Other themes were directly linked to specific values presented (eg ‘dignity’, ‘teamwork’ and ‘compassion/empathy’) or related to personal development (eg ‘encouraging and improving reflection’ and ‘changing own practice’).Conclusion Patient focus and a spectrum of themes were demonstrated; this session can address a variety of values and produce key lessons in learners.