The NHS Health Check for Developing Human Factors Competencies
The NHS Health Check for Developing HF Competencies.
The NHS Health Check for Developing Human Factors Competencies
The following case study on the NHS health check for developing Human Factors competencies, by Dr Helen Vosper C.ErgHF and colleagues, outlines a related set of activities based around the NHS health Check, a population-wide screening programme designed to identify and manage cardiovascular risk
The Health Check represents a cardiovascular risk management system and is amenable to analysis using Human Factors frameworks. The educational activities described support students in developing a deep awareness of Human Factors theory, and early development of related competencies.
The Health Check is a highly relevant professional activity for pharmacy students but would also be relevant to medical and nursing students, as well as healthcare management staff. This case study will form the focus of a discussion that will provide delegates with an opportunity to share experiences of different approaches to Human Factors education.
This case study outlines a related set of activities based around the NHS Health Check, a population-wide screening programme designed to identify and manage cardiovascular risk. The Health Check represents a cardiovascular risk management system and is amenable to analysis using HFE frameworks.