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Using reflective models to enhance learning: experiences of staff and students
de Sales Turner1, Lenore Beddoes
1Deakin University School of Nursing, 221 Burwood Highway Burwood, Vic. 3125, Australia. desales.turner@deakin.edu.au
Nurse Education in Practice
|August 11, 2007
Summary
Nursing students found a reflective paper assignment on chronic illnesses challenging yet rewarding. This quality activity helped them understand applying knowledge in clinical and community settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Bachelor of Nursing students undertake a 3000-word reflective paper on chronic illnesses.
- The assignment requires discussing pathophysiology, psychosocial effects, and reflective application of knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on a quality improvement activity involving a reflective paper assessment.
- To explore student experiences and challenges with the chronic illness reflective paper assignment.
Main Methods:
- A focus group discussion was conducted with 10 students.
- Student feedback was analyzed to understand their views on the assessment.
Main Results:
- Students perceived the assignment as challenging, rewarding, and effective for learning.
- The assessment provided a valuable opportunity to explore knowledge application in practice.
Conclusions:
- The reflective paper assignment is an appropriate strategy for nursing education.
- Insights gained can inform future teaching and learning strategies for chronic illness care.
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