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Reflection and reflective practice.

Sue Schutz1

  • 1School of Health and Social Care, Oxford Brookes University.

Community Practitioner : the Journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association
|September 29, 2007
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Reflective practice is widely used in nursing education and healthcare, but evidence of its benefits is limited. This approach can help community nurses overcome challenges like lone-working to unlock tacit knowledge for improved future practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Community Health Practice

Background:

  • Reflective practice is a widely accepted component of nursing education and professional development.
  • Its application in daily healthcare work is increasing among practitioners.
  • Despite recognized benefits, the evidence base for reflective practice remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application and challenges of reflective practice in community nursing.
  • To identify skills and considerations for effective reflective practice among public health and community practitioners.
  • To highlight the potential of reflective practice in generating knowledge from tacit understanding.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on reflective practice in nursing and healthcare.

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  • Analysis of challenges specific to community nursing contexts (e.g., lone-working, geographical distance).
  • Identification of key skills and preparatory issues for implementing reflective practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Reflective practice faces practical challenges in community nursing, though these are surmountable.
    • Specific skills and addressed issues are crucial for successful implementation.
    • The potential exists to unlock tacit knowledge and generate new practice knowledge.

    Conclusions:

    • Reflective practice offers significant potential for community nurses to enhance understanding and knowledge generation.
    • Overcoming challenges in lone-working and distance is key to realizing these benefits.
    • Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence base for reflective practice in community health settings.