Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Andrea Pearce

Publications

• Short Communication
  Development of a Performance Standard and Assessment Tool for Ventilator Hyperinflation Competency
  Author(s): Elizabeth H Skinner, Andrea Pearce and Tamica SturgessElizabeth H Skinner, Andrea Pearce and Tamica Sturgess
  
  Background and objective: It is imperative that the clinical workforce in the health sciences professions has the right qualifications, skills and approaches to provide safe and high-quality health-care. The reduction of variability and improved consistency of practice are key goal of professional practice across the health science professions, particularly with regard to evidence-based techniques. The objective of this study was to develop a performance standard and assessment tool for the assessment of competency in the performance of ventilator hyperinflation by physiotherapists. Method and results: Development of the performance standard was facilitated by an allied health professional with expertise in competency-based training and coupled with a subject matter expert. Key components of the performance standard developed included the elements and the performance criteri.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000237

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