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Reflection on action: communication is the key.

Julie Seed1

  • 1Royal Preston Hospital.

Journal of Perioperative Practice
|December 30, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This reflection on a critical incident highlights the emotional journey of a trainee surgical care practitioner. It emphasizes personal growth and the value of challenging experiences in patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Professions
  • Surgical Practice
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Critical incidents are pivotal learning opportunities in healthcare.
  • Trainee surgical care practitioners face unique emotional and professional challenges.
  • Self-reflection is crucial for understanding and managing responses to critical incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore a critical incident through reflective practice.
  • To analyze the positive and negative aspects of the incident.
  • To support emotional processing and professional growth in a trainee surgical care practitioner.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective practice methodology.
  • Qualitative analysis of personal experience.
  • Exploration of emotional responses to a critical incident.

Main Results:

  • The incident evoked a range of emotions, including fear, annoyance, and accomplishment.
  • Reflection facilitated understanding of the incident's causes and personal reactions.
  • The experience reinforced the value of challenging situations for professional development.

Conclusions:

  • Critical incidents, despite their challenges, are essential for practitioner development.
  • Valuing one's work enhances self-worth and contribution to patient care.
  • Continuous reflection and emotional exploration are vital for surgical care practitioners.

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