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  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice

Background:

  • The need for innovative approaches in nurse education is evident.
  • Reflective practice is increasingly recognized as a crucial learning tool for nursing students.
  • Action learning groups (ALGs) facilitate personal development and knowledge sharing among nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nursing students' perspectives on the value and impact of ALGs in their education.
  • To understand how ALGs influence the development of reflective practice in nursing students.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups were employed to gather qualitative data from nursing students.
  • Student experiences and perceptions of ALGs were examined.

Main Results:

  • Students viewed ALGs as a vital and important part of their nursing course.
  • ALGs were perceived as a key mechanism for integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
  • The effectiveness of ALGs was influenced by lecturer facilitation and group dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • ALGs are a significant component of nursing training, fostering reflective practice.
  • These groups serve as a critical link between nursing theory and clinical practice.
  • Further research into optimizing ALG facilitation could enhance their educational impact.