The Hip / Learning Contract

Annotated differentials texbook - hip

I am trying to organise my revision schedule around the technique syllabus, but I've already missed two classes, by being barred from the building!

Annotated diagrams; Technique & Clinical anatomy revision cards - Hip

Again, I am finding it really useful to make revision cards and test myself rather than trying to memorise lists and larger chunks of information. I am trying to re-learn old information in a more clinically relevant way. I have come to realise that I am a very visual learner and I need to organise information into subdivisions and patterns in a way that is suitable to look at often and quickly refer back to. It is also a good start for me to finally bring together all the varying sources of differentials and try to get them together on the same page by annotating the textbook. However, I still feel that I am trying to generate the information that I need to learn rather than actually learning it. I just hope I have it sorted out in time for exams!



Learning contract:

LEARNING GOALS	ACTIVITIES & METHODS	EVIDENCE (Reflective journal including all goals)	ASSESSMENT	EVALUATION / CRITICAL REFLECTION
Review technique – theory & performance, including mechanism, effects, evidence base (if possible), when to use & expected results. Prepare the same for electives. Integrate into clinic.	Self directed study – preparation of revision diagrams. Technique practice with peers. Widen variety of techniques used in clinic. Possible practice visit. Manus talks/courses. Reading (inc. harmonics).	Registers – Attendance of technique classes, all clinics & electives. Revision diagrams. Anonymised case histories. Written confirmation of any practice visits. Log Manus attendance. Notes re reading.	OSPE. CCA. Log of techniques signed by clinic / technique tutors. Peer feedback. Patient feedback. Clinic tutor report.	Improve confidence.
Focus on HVTs from 3rd year. Aim to cavitate areas in which unsuccessful so far eg O/A, Ribs, S/I, C/T supine & prone & improve others, including Csp left handed & seated Tsp. Review junctional areas. Improve specificity. Focus on palpation.	Attendance of technique classes. Technique practice with peers. Widen variety of techniques used in clinic.	Register of technique classes. Personal log of techniques performed with peers. Anonymised case histories.	OSPE. CCA. Log of techniques signed by clinic / technique tutors. Peer feedback. Patient feedback. Clinic tutor report.	Improve HVT success rate.
Focus on improving depth & specificity of soft tissue techniques.	Technique practice with peers. Widen variety of techniques used in clinic. Sports massage course. Possible anatomy trains course. Other courses.	Personal log of techniques performed with peers. Anonymised case histories. Written evidence of any courses attended.	OSPE. CCA. Log of techniques signed by clinic / technique tutors. Peer feedback. Patient feedback. Clinic tutor report.	Improve confidence.
Review examination skills, including special tests.	Self directed study – preparation of revision documents. Technique practice with peers. Widen variety of techniques used in clinic.	Copies of revision documents. Personal log of techniques performed with peers. Anonymised case histories.	OSPE. CCA. Peer feedback. Clinic tutor report.	Improve confidence, speed & understanding.
Revise anatomy & surface anatomy. In order of focus of technique classes & electives.	Self directed study – preparation of revision documents by region. Include refs to pathologies, special tests & techniques.	Copies of revision documents.	Possibly peer tested Q&A style. OSPE.	Improve knowledge & speed of recall.
Review clinical exams. Focus on performing quickly & justifying.	Self directed study. Practice with peers.	Study notes. Anonymised case histories. Possible log signed by tutors/peers.	CCA.	Improve knowledge, understanding & speed.
Review pathologies & pathophysiology.	Self directed study.	Study notes.	Possibly peer tested Q&A style.	Improve knowledge & speed of recall.
Improve hypothesis formation & differentials.	Study group, using anonymised case histories.	Log of attendance of group. Group notes.	CCA / tutor reports.	Improve knowledge & application in clinical setting.
Review pharmacology. Focus on musculoskeletal side effects.	Self directed study.	Study notes / table / diagram	Possibly peer tested Q&A style.	Improve knowledge & speed of recall.
Develop knowledge base of specific techniques addressing the lymphatics through research project.	Self directed study.	Dissertation. Prepare presentation, possibly for a tutorial.	CAE.	Learn about interesting new techniques & possibly share them.

Bex Morrison October 14, 2010