Evidence & methodology
How our programmes are developed and assured
Pattern Health Education combines educational design, evidence synthesis and independent clinical review to develop practical professional education for primary care.
Our programmes are developed against defined standards for evidence, learning design, clinical review and quality assurance.
Evidence
Built from guidance and published evidence
Relevant UK clinical guidance, diagnostic frameworks, peer-reviewed research and clinical literature inform programme development.
UK clinical guidance
Programme content is mapped to relevant current UK clinical guidance where applicable.
Research & clinical literature
Programme content is informed by relevant peer-reviewed research and clinical literature.
Clinical frameworks
Relevant diagnostic criteria, assessment approaches and management principles are incorporated where appropriate.
Learning design
Designed for practical clinical application
Evidence and guidance are translated into structured professional learning with defined outcomes and practical application to primary care.
Defined learning outcomes
Programme content is structured around clear learning outcomes and practical capabilities.
Clinical application
Relevant scenarios, examples and applied learning connect programme content with clinical practice.
Structured learning
Content is organised to support clear progression through the subject area.
Clinical assurance
Independent clinical scrutiny
Clinical content is independently reviewed by practising clinicians with relevant expertise to scrutinise clinical accuracy, alignment with relevant current UK guidance and relevance to practice.
Primary care perspective
Dr Walsh, MRCGP
Practising NHS GP
Independent clinical review from a general practice perspective.
Specialist women’s health perspective
Dr Navani, MBBS, MD, FRCOG, FCSRH
Women’s Health Specialist in Menopause, Sexual Health and Community Gynaecology
Independent specialist clinical review from a women’s health perspective.
Review considers
- Clinical accuracy
- Alignment with relevant current UK guidance
- Relevance to clinical practice
Quality assurance
Checked before release. Reviewed over time.
Programme content, references, learning activities and functionality are checked before release, with content reviewed periodically so relevant developments in guidance and evidence can be considered.
Before release
Programme content, supporting references, learning activities and functionality are checked as part of programme quality assurance.
Clinical review
Independent clinical reviewer feedback is considered and appropriate revisions are incorporated before release.
Ongoing review
Programme content is reviewed periodically so relevant developments in clinical guidance, evidence and programme requirements can be considered.
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