PVB Flashcards
DEFINE Resilience
A material science definition of a resilient material is that it bounces back to the original shape after compression/ stretching.
For the person: after an experience one bounces back but the experience may alter one in terms of learning/ wisdom.
descriptors of resilient person
The following list is of the descriptors of a person who is resilient:
Optimistic
Free from anxiety- able to turn anxiety symptoms into identifiable concerns that can then be managed
Open
Adaptable
Takes personal responsibility
Positive & active approach to problem solving
Supported
what is a growth mindset
Another concept that can increase resilience is to have a growth mindset. “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” (Dweck, 2015)
nhs guide to personal resilience
In summary:
“Accepting how things are, prepares us to take positive action”
“You need to care for yourself, before you can care for others”
“We are stronger, together”
how do limitations in the system impact our personal resilience
However, there are limitations: if the ‘system’ is not resilient or failing, being resilient can help one cope personally but the concept should not be used as ‘a stick with which to beat us’ in the NHS.
what is a SJT
It is sometimes termed as a ‘professionalism and ethics test’. There is an examination set in final year to determine job choices and deanery for your foundation years.
HAROLD SHIPMAN
“The British general practitioner Harold Shipman was convicted in January 2000 of the murder of 15 of his patients, and of forging the will of one. Although initial concerns had been raised in March 1998 by a local general practitioner (by which time, according to the public inquiry into the case, he had unlawfully killed more than 200 patients1), he was not arrested until September 1998 because suspicions were raised that he had forged a will. “
The London Protocol gives a framework which allows a Systems analysis of serious incidents. The Protocol describes seven factors that influence clinical practice. what are these factors?
Patient factors – What about his behaviour in this situation makes error more likely to occur? In what ways is he different?
Task–related- What is it about this task that may make errors more likely?
Individual factors – What are his characteristics that may predispose to error?
Team factors – who was the Team? Was there one….?
Environmental factors - always a challenging environment- for what reasons?
Organisation/ management- what could have been organized in advance and by whom?
Institutional- consider the higher levels of organisation-what constraints might they have?
The London Protocol gives a framework which allows a Systems analysis of serious incidents. The Protocol describes seven factors that influence clinical practice. what are these factors?
Patient factors – What about his behaviour in this situation makes error more likely to occur? In what ways is he different?
Task–related- What is it about this task that may make errors more likely?
Individual factors – What are his characteristics that may predispose to error?
Team factors – who was the Team? Was there one….?
Environmental factors - always a challenging environment- for what reasons?
Organisation/ management- what could have been organized in advance and by whom?
Institutional- consider the higher levels of organisation-what constraints might they have?
