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Reflection: moving from a mandatory ritual to meaningful professional development.

Deborah Murdoch-Eaton¹, John Sandars

¹Department of Paediatrics/Medical Education, Leeds Institute of Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, , Leeds, UK.

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Summary

Reflection is crucial for healthcare professionals to improve practice and set goals. However, current methods of evidencing reflection may distort its original purpose, particularly in pediatric care.

Keywords:

Medical Education Reflection professional Development

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Healthcare Professional Development
Reflective Practice Theory

Background:

Reflection is a cornerstone of maintaining professional standards in healthcare education and practice.
Evidence of reflection in performance reviews aims to foster transformative practice and improve patient care.
Current methods of evidencing reflection may overemphasize instrumental approaches, potentially misaligning with original educational intentions.

Purpose of the Study:

To revisit the educational theory behind reflection's importance in enhancing professional performance.
To explore how to improve the value and application of reflection in contemporary pediatric practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review of educational theories on reflection.
Analysis of current practices in evidencing reflection within professional development.
Consideration of theoretical frameworks to enhance reflective practice in pediatrics.

Main Results:

The instrumental approach to evidencing reflection may lead to a distortion of its core principles.
Existing templates for recording reflection can be overly individualistic.
There is a need to realign the application of reflection with its foundational educational goals.

Conclusions:

Revisiting the theoretical underpinnings of reflection is essential for its effective implementation.
Enhancing the value of reflection in pediatric practice requires a move beyond purely instrumental approaches.
A more nuanced understanding and application of reflection can lead to more meaningful professional development and improved healthcare outcomes.