Effect of reflective practice education on self-reflection, insight, and reflective thinking among experienced nurses: a pilot study

J Nurses Prof Dev. 2013 May-Jun;29(3):111-9. doi: 10.1097/NND.0b013e318291c0cc.

Abstract

A mixed-method study was conducted to determine whether nurses' participation in a reflective practice continuing education program using a structured reflection model makes a difference in nurses' self-reflection, insight, and reflective thinking about clinical practice situations. Findings suggested that use of structured reflection using question cues, written narratives, and peer-facilitated reflection increased nurses' engagement in self-reflection and enhanced reflective thinking in practice. Including reflective practice education in novice orientation and preceptor training may be beneficial.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Personal Narrative
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Clinical Competence / statistics & numerical data
  • Cues
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing*
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Nursing
  • Narration
  • Nursing Process
  • Nursing Staff / psychology*
  • Organizational Culture
  • Peer Group*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Problem-Based Learning / methods*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quality Improvement
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Self Concept
  • Thinking*