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[Concept analysis of reflective thinking].

M Van Vuuren, A Botes

    Curationis
    |October 21, 2000
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Reflective thinking, essential for competent nursing, is a cyclic process involving cognitive-affective and social interactions. This concept analysis defines its critical attributes for improved learning and decision-making.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Concept Analysis

    Context:

    • Nursing practice integrates scientific knowledge with caring.
    • Nursing education aims to develop competent practitioners with critical thinking and empathy.
    • Reflective thinking is proposed as a key skill for future nurses.

    Purpose:

    • To perform a concept analysis of reflective thinking.
    • To identify and define the critical attributes of reflective thinking.
    • To derive a theoretical definition of reflective thinking.

    Summary:

    • The study analyzed reflective thinking using Walker & Avant's (1995) adaptation of Wilson's (1987) method.
    • Critical attributes were categorized into pre-requisites, processes, and outcomes.

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  • Reflective thinking is defined as a cyclic, hierarchical, interactive construction process driven by cognitive-affective and social interactions.

    • Impact:

    • Fosters meaningful learning and an internalized value system.
    • Enhances understanding and provides new perspectives on problems.
    • Improves decision-making and problem-solving skills in nursing practice.