Table 4 Video analysis of physiotherapy non-technical skills observed during the scenario

1) Situational awareness

1.1 Gathering information^{a, b}

Uses the patient’s medical records, charts, and x-ray to ascertain the pertinent information

12

1.2 Understanding information^{a, b}

Verbalises awareness of the situation and evolving physiological status of the patient

12

1.3 Projection^ab

Demonstrates an awareness of possible future states (e.g. changes in the physiological states of the patient)

5

1.4 Anticipating future states^{a, b}

Anticipates possible future states (e.g. changes in the physiological states of the patient)

3

2) Decision-making

2.1 Considering options^{a, b}

Verbalises assessment/interventions/management options relevant to the patient or situation

12

2.2 Selecting and communicating options^ab

Selects and communicates options relevant to the patient or situation

12

2.3 Implementing decisions^{a, b}

Implements decisions appropriately

12

2.4 Reviewing decisions^{a, b}

Reviews decisions following implementation of intervention or during the handover

11

3) Task management

3.1 Planning and preparing^{a, b}

3.2 Flexibility or responding to change^{a, b}

Appropriately prepares the environment before implementing intervention

Adopts a flexible approach to assessment of the patient, responding to changes in the patient’s needs

11

7

4) Leadership

4.1 Setting standards^{a, b}

Demonstrates an awareness of moving and handling/infection control procedure

11

4.2 Maintaining standards^{a, b}

Adheres to moving and handling policy standards. Adheres to infection control policy in relation to the management of the patient. Raises the awareness of the need for infection control equipment

7

4.3 Supporting others^{a, b}

Demonstrates supportive attitude towards others in their role/duties/actions relating to the assessment/treatment intervention

2

5) Communication and teamwork

5.1 Exchanging information^{a, b}

Demonstrates the ability to exchange verbal/written information with others

12

5.2 Establishing a shared understanding^{a, b}

Demonstrates the ability to communicate information to ensure a shared understanding amongst members of the team (e.g. present or via telephone conversation) regarding the patient’s current/evolving status

7

5.3 Co-ordaining team activities^{a, b}

Demonstrates the ability to coordinate team activities (e.g. undertaking the lead role in moving and handling, repositioning the patient, suction)

10

5.4 Communicating requirements^{a, b}

Demonstrates an ability to communicate requirements (e.g. requesting further assistance from other members of the multi-disciplinary team)

10

5.5 Use of a standardised communication tool

Uses a standardised communication tool (e.g. SBAR) when communicating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team

1