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A qualitative study of reflective practice in the workplace. Speech-language pathologists have their say
Kate J Cook1, Cheryl Messick2, Carolyn Baylor3
1School of Psychology Speech & Hearing, Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo, University of Canterbury, Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Purpose:
Engaging in reflective practice (RP) and demonstrating reflective abilities is an essential graduate skill for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), yet limited studies have examined the perspectives of practicing SLPs and how and why they engage in RP. This qualitative study aimed to examine SLPs' experiences and perspectives of RP in diverse workplaces.
Method:
Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 SLPs working in health, education, or private practice sectors. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.
Result:
Three themes were developed from the data, describing what SLPs use RP for, what SLPs perceive as important in order to engage in RP in the workplace, as well as the barriers they have identified, and how SLPs have observed a change in engaging in RP as they have progressed in their careers.
Conclusion:
SLPs described that RP is valued in the workplace for supporting client focused care, problem-solving, and lifelong learning. SLPs wanted time to be protected for RP at all stages of their career and valued the relationships with others as contributing positively to RP. Perceptions of and engagement in RP changed in relation to SLPs' clinical experience. Implications for clinical practice are discussed.
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