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Reflective practice applied in a clinical oncology research setting
Laura Caley1, Victoria Pittordou2, Carolyn Adams2
1AHP Researcher, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Reflective practice group sessions enhanced mindfulness in clinical oncology researchers, as measured by the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS). Participants reported positive impacts on professional development, supporting similar programs.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Oncology
- Professional Development
Background:
- Reflective practice models in healthcare lack standardized evidence.
- A scoping review identified diverse reflective practice approaches.
- Mindfulness enhancement was explored as a support for researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot reflective practice group sessions for clinical oncology researchers.
- To assess the impact of these sessions on mindfulness.
- To gather participant feedback on professional development.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of reflective practice models was conducted.
- Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) measured mindfulness.
- Paired-sample t-test analyzed MAAS scores; questionnaire feedback was analyzed descriptively.
Main Results:
- Seven oncology researchers (6 female, 1 allied health professional) participated.
- Mean MAAS scores significantly improved from 57.83 to 62.83 (p=0.0146).
- Participants rated the experience and impact positively, noting professional development benefits.
Conclusions:
- Facilitated reflective practice sessions enhanced mindfulness in oncology researchers.
- Participant feedback indicated positive impacts on professional growth.
- Findings encourage the development of similar programs in diverse settings.
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