Implementation of a Practice-based Reflection Training Programme in Undergraduate Nursing Interns for Reflective
Dong-Lan Ling1, Ka Yan Ho2, Jing-Da Pan3
1Nursing Administration Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Asian Nursing Research
|November 12, 2025
Summary
A new reflection training program significantly improved nursing interns' reflective practice and humanistic caring skills. The study highlights the program's effectiveness in enhancing essential nursing competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Skills Development
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Reflective practice and humanistic caring are crucial for effective nursing care.
- Undergraduate nursing interns require targeted training to develop these competencies.
- Existing training methods may not fully address the development of reflective and humanistic skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a practice-based reflection training program on undergraduate nursing interns.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in enhancing reflective practice competency.
- To measure improvements in humanistic caring ability among nursing interns.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 95 undergraduate nursing interns.
- Comparison between a control group (traditional training) and an intervention group (practice-based reflection training).
- Assessment using the Nursing Reflective Practice Questionnaire (NRPQ) and Nursing Humanistic Caring Assessment Tool (NHCAT).
Main Results:
- The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher scores in reflective practice competency and humanistic caring ability compared to the control group.
- Key themes identified in reflective essays included responsibility, empathy, and communication skills.
- Statistical significance was achieved for both primary outcome measures (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- The practice-based reflection training program effectively enhances reflective practice competency and humanistic caring ability in nursing interns.
- The findings suggest this program is a valuable tool for nursing education in China.
- Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of this training.
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