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Nursing narratives and reflective practice: A theoretical review
Ana Choperena1,2, Cristina Oroviogoicoechea2,3, Amparo Zaragoza Salcedo1,2
1School of Nursing, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Nursing narratives enhance reflective practice by facilitating dialogue and integrating theory with clinical experience. This approach supports the development of essential professional competencies for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Reflective practice is crucial for nursing competence.
- Narrative approaches offer a unique lens for professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the use of nursing narratives.
- To understand how these narratives enhance reflective practice.
Main Methods:
- A theoretical review of 13 selected studies.
- Literature search conducted across PubMed, CINHAL, and PsycINFO (1990-2017).
- Quality evaluation of identified articles.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: reflection on past experiences, dialogue creation, and theory-practice integration.
- Narratives facilitate an ongoing process of professional learning.
- The identified themes highlight the dynamic nature of narrative reflection.
Conclusions:
- Nursing narratives are a valuable tool for enhancing reflective practice.
- This approach can contribute to acquiring essential professional competencies.
- Further exploration of narrative methods in nursing is warranted.
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